2011 Backcountry Magazine Editors' Choice Binding Selections
Which alpine touring and telemark bindings are top-notch for winter 2011? Backcountry unveils a few of the best in this week's Editors' Choice Sneak Peek. But to get the full scoop about these winning products and dozens of other hot skis, boots and bindings, you'll have to wait for the September Backcountry Magazine Gear Guide. Subscribe now to guarantee your copy!
EDITORS' CHOICE ALPINE TOURING BINDINGS
Dynafit
Vertical FTZ12
MSRP: $570
Specs: 2lbs 4oz; DIN: 6-12;
dynafit.com
"Crazy touring efficiency, and rock solid feel on the down."—Sheridan Davis, Alta, Utah
Marker
Tour F12
MSRP: $475
Specs: 3lbs 14oz; DIN: 4-12;
markerusa.com
"Great power and contact with the ski. The ultimate sidecountry clamp."—Jay Burke, Park City, Utah
EDITORS' CHOICE TELEMARK BINDINGS
22 Designs
Axl
MSRP: $320
Specs: 3lbs 14oz (Large), 3lbs 11oz (Small);
twentytwodesigns.com
"Powerful. The perfect tour-friendly binding for fat skis."—Gavin Cooper, Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Rottefella
NTN
MSRP: $400
Specs: 3lbs 15oz (Standard: >26), 3lbs 14oz (Small: <25.5);
rottefella.com
"Zero slop, and good flow from turn to turn. STRONG."—Patrick Gilroy, Victor, Idaho