Dynafit Superlite 2.0 Binding

Now that the white version of this binding is being sold, any chance the lower RV forks (the ones from the white version) will be available to purchase for this binding? Love the Superlight 2.0 but would like to have a lower RV fork that's easier to step into.

If so, is this an easy install?

Had these mounted on G3 ZenOxide 88s. The (lack of) weight is awesome. And I am an apostate, so the brakes is great too. No problem with stepping-in, but I am over 200lb, so maybe that is it. They sure feel secure when they are on. No pre-releases. Just a couple of issues:
- the press-fit pin that the heel lift pivots around, and, more critically, that retains the U-spring, came loose on one binding. This would NOT be a good pin to loose. Once it is out, the U-spring is gone the next time you step in. No probs on the warranty, tho, so all is good.
- with the brakes on, when the heel is rotated backwards, the brake seems to ever so slightly cant the heel piece upwards a little, which, it seems, makes it easier to auto-rotate. Haven't actually done a comparo to see if no-brakes will solve it, but boy, when the snowpack is firm like on spring mornings, and the ski track canted off-angle and you need to rotate your ankles to get the ski flat, that heel auto-rotates a LOT. Has only been a problem in hard spring snow with off-angle tracks. Not sure if others are seeing this. Hopefully the B&D solution will fix this.

I had looked at these bindings for a lightweight approach ski for moderate climbing terrain where I would feel comfortable using my TLT boots. I paired them with a G3 Stinger XCD ski for a decently lightweight scaled ski. Ultimately I am breaking this setup apart as I just do not like these bindings for my personal use. I feel they are a step backward from the original Superlite for my quixotic tastes. I dislike that the 2.0 compromises the race-style ease of use of the Superlite to give people the ability to use a brake and still be able to tour. This is a personal grievances though and I cannot substantively fault/down-rate the binding on these points. The binding provides a lot of function for the weight and is a great option for those who aren't afflicted with rando pragmatism.
One thing to note, make sure your shop knows how to mount these. My experience having these mounted is what ultimately pushed me to mount my own bindings. The shop I had these mounted at went overboard on the glue which clogged the spring-loaded pins that allow the brake to be attached. It was impossible to mount a brake because of this without removing the binding and cleaning the springs. For the gram-conscious who eschew brakes, the spring can be removed with a 9/64" hex key saving 5 grams per binding. Though, If you are truly concerned about saving 5 grams you should look at other bindings.

I mounted a pair of Superlight 2.0 bindings on my new Sportiva RST 2.0 skis. My primary setup previously had been Speed Radicals on Movement Shift skis, so the weight savings of more than 150g per foot was quite welcome (for the bindings only, nearly 700g per foot for the setup).

The first thing you notice with the Superlight from the Speed Radical is that the step-in force is higher - not just the heel as mentioned elsewhere, but the toe as well. I haven't yard-saled and forced a release, but the Superlight feels more secure in its closure than the Radical to me (which I have pre-released from once or twice in situations where the Superlight has held firm).

In basic function the Superlight is effectively like every other tech binding, the difference is that it's lighter (than everything but a full-on race binding) but still feels very solid and secure.

For those who are curious about a flat-boot touring position, because there is no detent in the swivel of the tower it really will not stay rotated perpendicular to the ski and this is not (natively) a viable option. I have read that B&D have solution that may be coming or even currently available, but have not used that myself.

The issue that people have mentioned with this binding is that the release value for the forward release may be high for some people. Kreuzspitze offers adjustable forward and lateral release on their GT binding - why can't Dynafit do the same here? A Superlight 3.0 maybe? This is the reason that I give this binding 4 stars instead of 5.

Over time we'll see how the durability is. So far there is nothing to make me question it - but the original Superlite was knocked for occasionally having durability issues, so I'll watch that.

Finally, the 6mm heel-toe differential was perfect for me and matched my Speed Radical bindings with a B&D toe riser. I have some 'gas pedal' shims in my boots that take up extra volume in the toes and make the differential feel perfectly balanced for me. I was very happy to be able to replicate that with the new setup without adding shims.

Hello,

Have you had any complaints about very difficult heel engagement for downhill mode w/ the Superlight 2.0 binding? I bought a pair for my wife and she has had problems. Also, took them to a local shop, same problem even w/ same size but different styles of boot. FWIW - I bought them online from an individual. Not surprisingly, Dynafit will not replace them. However they were unused and in their original packaging when I received them.

Thanks for any insights/advice you can provide. As is, we consider these bindings marginally functional and a liability to take in the back country.

Will the Radical 2.0 mounting pattern match the Superlite 2.0 or is that just wishful thinking?

Any plans on importing the lower din forks for these bindings from Dynafit?
The women's version, available in Europe seems to have a more reasonable release.

Would you think these bindings would be a good match with Coomback 104's ?
And would the 105 brake be too small for these skis?
Thanks!

I have the previous Superlight. How does the new one compare as far as boot heal rise when in ski mode?( I think this is Delta?)

Hi jbo. I saw a post of yours over at wildsnow about wide skis and race bindings. What's the widest you've seen? I'm tempted to slap some of these on carbon megawatts.

Have you tried out the 'unofficial' flat touring mode? Would love to hear whether this is actually feasible.

Also do you have any idea of what the stock vertical release value would be (very rough estimate is fine). If you have any sense of what the replacement spring would be that would be awesome to know!

Thanks!

I've seen Dynas with climbing blocks that rotate and ones that flip. The description here says you have to do both. How difficult/slow is that?

Thanks

Does the mounting pattern for the heel piece match any of the other Dynafit heels?