Compare Race Bindings
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| Product | Dynafit P49 Binding | Dynafit Low Tech Race 105 Binding | Ski Trab Gara Titan Binding | Plum Race 99 Binding | Hagan Ultra World Cup Binding | Plum Race 120 Binding | Kreuzspitze RS Binding | Plum Race 150 Binding | Kreuzspitze RS Lady Binding | Black Diamond Helio 145 Binding | Kreuzspitze RS-A Binding | Plum Race 170 Binding |
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| Availability | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Price | $699.95 | $549.95 $494.96 | From $439.95 | $618.95 | $588.95 | $518.95 | $419.95 | $388.95 | $419.95 | $499.95 $449.95 | $399.95 $359.95 | $438.95 |
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Weight |
46g | 106g | 111g [Titanium] 118g [Steel 4.5] |
101g | 113g | 120g | 122g | 151g | 121g | 148g [8] | 131g | 174g |
| Weight (pair) | 92g | 212g | 222g [Titanium] 236g [Steel 4.5] |
202g | 226g | 240g | 244g | 302g | 242g | 296g [8] | 262g | 348g |
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Boot |
Pintec only | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech |
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No | No | No | No | Optional | No | None | No | None | No | None | No |
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BSL |
None | Optional plate | Optional plates | None | None | Optional plate(s) | None | None | None | Optional plates | None | 19mm |
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Riser |
1 | 1 | 1 + flat | 1 | 1+flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat, optional high riser | 1 + flat | 2 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat, optional high riser |
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Vertical |
Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 7 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 6, 8, or 10 | Fixed | Fixed |
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Lateral |
Fixed | Fixed [Manual] | Fixed | 6 or 8 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 6, 8, or 10 | Fixed | Fixed |
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Crampon |
No | Yes, removable | Yes, removable | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Forged aerospace aluminum, carbon fiber | Forged 7075 Aluminum, high tech synthetic | Ergal aluminum, titanium/steel, high-strength plastic | 7075 aluminum, T6 titanium | Aluminum Alloy, and Titanium | Machined from solid 7075 Aluminum | Ergal, titanium, hardened steel, technopolymer | 7075 aluminum, steel | Ergal, titanium, hardened steel, technopolymer | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | Ergal, hardened steel, titanium, technopolymer | 7075 aluminum, steel |
| Skimo Co Says | ||||||||||||
| Usage | Racing, esp. w/ DNA Pintec boots | Racing | Racing | Racing | Racing, fast and light touring | Racing, training, or general competition | Fast touring, skimo racing | Racing, mountaineering | Fast touring, skimo racing | Speed touring, racing, mountaineering, adventure skiing, grand course racing | Racing, mountaineering, touring | Racing, mountaineering |
| Notes | Closer to hands-free than any other binding | Heel has an aluminum exoskeleton | Next gen toes without coiled springs | Change lateral release with a sideways mount | Rolling U-Springs improve step-in, durability, and release-consistency | Nice wheel bearing for smooth lever action | New toe piece with smoother action | Much improved toe lever | 30% lower release value than the RS | Extra riser accessed by spinning heel piece 180° | New toe pieces are very smooth | Integrated toe lever |
| Bottom Line | Podium chasing weight | Lighter yet burlier than the Low Tech 2.0 | Crazy light, strong, and simple | The lightest metal binding | Titanium-weight race binding with steel durability | The sweet spot between lightness and strength | Kreuzspitze's top of the line race binding | Hard-wearing race binding | Excellent race binding for lighter folk | The benchmark for versatility in a race binding | Multi-functional race binding with durable steel U-springs | Hard-wearing adjustability |
