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| Product | Dynafit P49 Binding | Dynafit Low Tech Race 105 Binding | Dynafit Low Tech Race 2.0 Binding | Ski Trab Gara Titan Binding | Plum Race 99 Binding | Hagan Ultra World Cup Binding | Dynafit PDG Binding | Hagan Ultra Binding | Plum Race 120 Binding | Kreuzspitze RS Binding | Kreuzspitze SCTTT Binding | Plum Race 150 Binding | Kreuzspitze RS Lady Binding | Kreuzspitze SCTTT Lady | Black Diamond Helio 145 Binding | Kreuzspitze RS-A Binding | Kreuzspitze SCTT Binding | Ski Trab Titan Vario Binding | Kreuzspitze GT Binding | Plum Race 170 Binding | Black Diamond Helio 180 Binding |
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| Price | $699.95 | $549.95 | $549.95 $374.97 | From $439.95 | $598.95 | $588.95 | $499.95 $299.96 | $588.95 $494.72 | $514.95 | $419.95 | $499.95 $374.96 | $438.95 | $419.95 | $489.95 $367.46 | $499.95 | $399.95 | $479.95 $379.96 | $439.95 | $519.95 $399.99 | $474.95 | $574.95 $517.46 |
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Weight |
46g | 106g | 110g | 111g [Titanium] 118g [Steel 4.5] |
101g | 110g | 115g | 113g | 120g | 124g | 124g | 151g | 124g | 123g | 148g [8] | 136g | 140g | 146g [R10] | 161g | 174g | 188g [8] |
| Weight (pair) | 92g | 212g | 220g | 222g [Titanium] 236g [Steel 4.5] |
202g | 220g | 230g | 226g | 240g | 248g | 248g | 302g | 248g | 246g | 296g [8] | 272g | 280g | 292g [R10] | 322g | 348g | 376g [2] |
| Boot Compatibility | Pintec only | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech |
| Brakes | No | No | No | No | No | Optional | No | No | No | None | Optional | No | None | No | No | None | Optional | Optional 65, 78, 85, or 94mm | Optional | No | No |
| BSL Adjustment | None | Optional plate | None | Optional plates | None | None | None | None | Optional plate(s) | None | Optional plate(s) | None | None | Fixed, Optional plates | Optional plates | None | Optional plate(s) | None | With plates | 19mm | 28mm |
| Riser Heights | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 + flat | 1 | 1+flat | 1 | 1+flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat, optional high riser | 1 + flat | 1 + Flat | 2 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat + optional | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat, optional high riser | 2 + flat |
| Vertical Release | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 7 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 6, 8, or 10 | Fixed | Fixed | R8, R10, R12 | 5-10 | Fixed | 6, 8, or 10 |
| Lateral Release | Fixed | Fixed [Manual] | Fixed | Fixed | 6 or 8 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 6, 8, or 10 | Fixed | Fixed | R8, R10, R12 | 6-9 | Fixed | 6, 8, or 10 |
| Crampon Ready | No | Yes, removable | Yes, removable | Yes, removable | No | Optional | Yes, removable | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes, removable | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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| Materials | Forged aerospace aluminum, carbon fiber | Forged 7075 Aluminum, high tech synthetic | Forged aerospace aluminum & titanitum | Ergal aluminum, titanium/steel, high-strength plastic | 7075 aluminum, T6 titanium | Aluminum Alloy, and Titanium | Forged aerospace aluminum, steel | Aluminum, titanium | Machined from solid 7075 Aluminum | Ergal, titanium, hardened steel, technopolymer | Ergal, titanium, hardened steel, technolpolymer | 7075 aluminum, steel | Ergal, titanium, hardened steel, technopolymer | Ergal, titanium, hardened steel, technolpolymer | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | Ergal, hardened steel, titanium, technopolymer | Aluminum, hardened steel, polyeurethane HD, titanium | Ergal, titanium, steel, plastic | Ergal, hardened steel, titanium, carbon fiber, techno-polymer | 7075 aluminum, steel | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel |
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| Usage | Racing, esp. w/ DNA Pintec boots | Racing | Racing, esp. w/ RC1 boots | Racing | Racing | Racing, fast and light touring | Training laps, racing | Racing, fast and light touring | Racing, training, or general competition. | Fast touring, racing | Racing, training | Racing, mountaineering | Fast touring, racing | Racing and general fast uphill skiing. | Speed touring, racing, mountaineering, adventure skiing, grand course racing | Racing, mountaineering, touring | Touring, racing | Racing+ | Touring, mountaineering, racing, cuddling | Racing, mountaineering | Speed touring, weekly racing, adventure skiing, light 'n fast use and abuse, grand course racing |
| Notes | Closer to hands-free than any other binding | Heel has an aluminum exoskeleton | Shorter heel pins | Next gen toes without coiled springs. | Change lateral release with a sideways mount | Rolling U Spring Pins increase ease of use, durability, and consistency of release. | Low profile with a perfectly flat ramp angle. | Adjustable heel flap resistance | Nice wheel bearing for smooth lever action | Kreuzspitze's new ISMF compliant race binding to replace the SCTTT. | Nice flat-on-ski mode | Much improved toe lever | 30% lower release value than the RS for lighter skiers | 30% softer release value is great for lighter skiers. | Extra riser accessed by spinning heel piece 180° | ISMF compliant race binding with lots of optional accessories to customize to your needs. | Optional heel risers, great flat-on-ski mode | Noticeably better retention vs other minimalist designs | Fully adjustable release | Integrated toe lever | Extra riser accessed by spinning heel piece 180° |
| Bottom Line | Podium chasing weight | Lighter yet burlier than the Low Tech 2.0 | Podium chasing weight | Crazy light, strong, and simple. | The lightest metal binding | Easy entry for fast transitions | Dynafit's top tech at an affordable price. | Half the springs, half the problems. | The sweet spot between lightness and strength. | Simplicity at its finest. If you want to get somewhere fast, this binding will take you there. | Simple and light race binding. | Hard-wearing race binding | A great binding with a low release value for skiers who value speed and simplicity. | Solid race binding for lighter skiers. | The benchmark for versatility in a race binding | Great for demanding racers or mountaineers that want a long lasting binding. | Great touring features on a race binding. | Safer than your average race binding | Could be the one | Hard-wearing adjustability | Helio 145 with bonus features. |
