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Blogosphere aflutter -- New Dynafit BEAST bindings and more

admin02

2013-01-14 14:41:04

Blogosphere aflutter -- New Dynafit BEAST bindings and more
Dynafit will be unveiling a number of new products at OR in Salt Lake City in a couple weeks. There are some funky looking skis on tap, but the real showstopper may be the BEAST 16 binding. It looks like Dynafit is trying to tap into the hard charging freeride market with this offering that is suitable for meat huckers and skiers looking for something with maximum beef. We here at backcountryskiingcanada are perfectly happy with the Radical STs for what we do (lift area and touring) but Dynafit is wise to recognize, and service, this growing market segment. If the Beast became Dyanfit's only binding available, we would weep. As it is, we are happy to see that they are increasing the range of binding types available to suit more skier profiles.

Take a look at the video at wildsnow dot com to see what Dynafit expert, Lou Dawson,thinks of the bindings at this point. My takeway: It looks very easy to get into; I think the inability to have your boots flat on the ski in touring mode is a disadvantage; it's overkill for me and my milquetoast needs but it'll work well for lots of folks.

Signs of the BEAST 16
2wheeler

2013-01-14 19:49:09

Pretty interesting from Dynafit. Personally I am ok with the 12 din tech binding I have now, although some improvements in terms of release might be warranted. I'd be interested to see if this binding can pass DIN testing.

Maybe after a couple of years of testing and refinement it might be a great option. A little on the pricey side.
admin02

2013-01-14 20:31:18

We're pretty much on the same page 2wheeler.
Red PeeKay

2013-01-15 04:00:44

I'm happy with my radicals as well. I suspect for the bulk of "tourers" out there, radicals or freerides suffice. I'm not really sure the "beefed" up market is that great, however obviously dynafit feels it may work.
admin02

2013-01-15 13:48:43

Yo Red:

I wouldn't discount the size of the beefed up market. Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity and many people would prob want to transition from alpine by dipping their toe into slackcountry first rather than diving into the wilds of backcountry. In other words, they'd be 20% backcountry/80% lift service. It's the segment many makers are after: marker, tyrolia, Salomon, G3 (to a certain extent). It's definitely a business decision...

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