2024/25 New Fritschi Binding Collection
For more than 60 years, Fritschi Swiss Bindings has been synonymous with technological innovation in the ski-touring binding market. Fully Swiss-designed and manufactured, Fritschi bindings are lightweight with the safety and performance of an alpine binding on the descent.The new collection of Fritschi Tech Bindings is all based on the current models with the same safety and skiing performance features but is now updated with even more functionality and ease of use. You still get long dynamic travel, pre-release prevention, and high-quality materials but now the collection has a more attractive look, easier and more intuitive operation, increased functionality and durability while maintaining the same low weight. In total, there have been over twenty new features and optimizations integrated into the 2024/25 collection.
Tecton 13
The Tecton 13 is the most powerful binding in Fritschi’s lineup and is designed for free skiing & ski touring. Fritschi has optimized the toe and the heel of the new Tecton 13s to make their operation smoother and more intuitive. The high-quality materials are now more durable and resistant to wear and tear. There is also a new modern design with the ability to customize the Tectons with interchangeable colour clips in two additional colour options.
New 3rd generation features:
Optimized toe and heel unit, increased resistance with even easier handling
New design
Smoother operation of the heel unit
Highest safety and performance with the lowest weight
Existing features:
Fixed alpine heel piece with rail
Lateral release at the toe with 13 mm elasticity per side
Ski brake 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 mm
Emergency release during ascent
Selection of USPs*
Specs:
Price: $875CAN / $641US / €599.95
Weight: 550g / 19.4oz (Per 1/2 pair, ski brake adds 50g per binding)
Brakes: Included
DIN: 5 – 13 adjustable front and rear, can be verified on ski binding measuring device
Vipec Evo 12
The Vipec Evo 12 is the most versatile binding in Fritschi’s lineup and is designed mainly for ski touring. The front and heel units of the Vipec Evo 12 have been reworked down to the smallest detail. For example, the new heel opening lever allows easy, smooth transition with the ski pole from ski to walk mode and vice versa. The Vipec Evo 12 has also received a new overall design for a more modern appearance and the option to change the blue colour with two other options.
New 5th generation features:
Optimized toe and heel unit, increased resistance with even easier handling
New design
Easy handling by switching from downhill to uphill mode and vice versa with a ski pole without having to step out of the binding
Highest safety and performance with the lowest weight
Existing features:
Lateral release at the toe with 13 mm elasticity per side
Ski brake 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 mm
Emergency release during ascent Selection of USPs*
Fixed, non-rotating heel unit
Specs:
Price: $800CAN / $588US / €549.95
Weight: 500g / 17.6oz (Per 1/2 pair, ski brake adds 50g per binding)
Brakes: Included
DIN: 4 – 12 adjustable front and rear, can be verified on ski binding measuring device
Xenic 10 / 7
The Xenic 10 and Xenic 7 are the lightest binding in Fritschi’s lineup and are designed primarily for ski touring. Both the new Xenic 10 / 7 feature a redesigned toe with increased stability and easier overall operation. The heel provides a smooth and easy operation in any condition and exceptional skiing performance. The lightweight Xenic is equipped with a reliable lateral release in the heel. In the toe piece, the exclusive horizontally moving pin lever technology prevents pre-release on descents without locking the system out. As with the Vipec and Tecton Bindings, Fritschi offers the Xenic in a few colour options. The Xenic 10 is available in light yellow and red colour whereas the Xenic 7 comes in blue.
New 3rd generation features:
New redesigned toe unit. Easier handling and increased resistance
Heel unit with smoother operation
Redesigned toe with increased stability for exceptional skiing performance
Highest safety and performance with the lowest weight
Existing features:
Extremely wide support for the rotating heel
Patented system of horizontally sliding pin levers. Locking is not necessary on the descent.
Ski brake 75 / 85 / 95 / 105
DIN values for lateral and vertical release separately and continuously adjustable
Specs:
Price: $650CAN / $80US / €449.95
Weight: 280g / 9.8oz (Per 1/2 pair, ski brake adds 45g per binding)
Brakes: Included
DIN: 4 – 10 / 3 – 7 adjustable at the rear, can be verified on ski binding measuring device