Dynafit Guide Leashes
Leashing yourself to your skis in the backcountry has benefits and drawbacks. If you are prone to yard sales and subsequent difficulty finding your skis, it can be a good idea to tie yourself in. If you are prone to getting caught in avalanches and swimming for your life, the last thing you need is to be anchored to anything that could pull you down. However if you end up resort skiing from time to time, the benefits are clearer: they are typically required by ski patrol who are keen to avoid untargeted missiles on their watch (targeted ones are usually banned at a higher jurisdiction).
The Dynafit Guide Leash is especially designed for the Speed Radical and Speed Turn bindings, which both happen to come with a set. If you need a replacement or want to fit another binding with leashes, give these a look. They have a detachable clip built into the line that lets you clip in and out easily. Weight is 18 grams (0.4 ounces) each. Sold in pairs.
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A secondary question would be is there a way to install aftermarket brakes on the Dynafit Speed Radical TLT bindings as an alternative solution?
Thank you.
There is an aftermarket brake for the Speed Radical - brake
You can add the 'Leash Safe Loops' from here - Maruelli
The Rotation has brakes which generally negates the need for leashes. That said, there is nothing stopping you from using leashes with any binding if you can find or make an attachment point (e.g. drill a hole in the toe lever).
Jason
The TLT 8 is a harder one to find a spot for sure. I would suggest either attaching a key ring or a small loop of cord to the lower buckle cable, as long as it is thin enough you should be fine. Unfortunately other than drilling and riveting a hook attachment that is about all there is to get a hold of on that boot.
Best of luck,
Tim
Are these considered 'break away' leashes, say in the event of an avalanche? Or does a zip tie system or something need to be used with them?
Thank you!
If you like the shorter leash, these Dynafit leashes are excellent quality. The construction is first-rate.
Finally, as others have pointed out, an avalanche-breakable link seems natural to be included in these leashes (like on the B&D), and their absence is notable.
I use medium strength zip-ties as the "connection" on my boots. The rational is that they would break away under heavy load (avalanche) but stay put under normal circumstances (typical wipeout on area).
Until something better comes along or i prove myself wrong i'm sticking with this system.
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