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Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagles?
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14 years 11 months ago #199090
by spencer_ke
Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagles? was created by spencer_ke
I'm weighing the two. I would primarily use this binding for touring, with maybe 20% of the time in-bounds.
Any comments/advice would be appreciated!
Any comments/advice would be appreciated!
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14 years 10 months ago #199104
by Koda
Replied by Koda on topic Re: Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagles?
I don't own the Eagles, but I'll chime in... I would pick the Eagle because of the improved pivot point location, which is well worth it. At first glance the pivot looks serviceable too should the need arise (but I've never had a problem with my freerides).
Odd though the Eagles have been out for a while yet I haven't seen any in the field... all my touring friends have switched to Dynafits.
Odd though the Eagles have been out for a while yet I haven't seen any in the field... all my touring friends have switched to Dynafits.
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14 years 10 months ago #199105
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Replied by gregL on topic Re: Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagles?
How much do you weigh? What skis are they going on? How aggressive is your skiing style? Do you huck off stuff? Is there some reason these are the only two bindings you're considering?
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14 years 10 months ago #199107
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Replied by Scotsman on topic Re: Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagles?
I used to defend Fritschi's as a winter touring binding on this very site BUT eventually I learnt from experience that for touring there is only one type of binding.... the dynafit, tech style( other options exist now other than dynafit.. see PLUM binding)
Unless you are hucking big cliffs... dynafits or plums are they way to go.
I have sold my Dukes, sold my Fritschis and now my entire quiver is dynafit for both inbounds and touring rigs.
I have become a Dynadevotee.
You should consider a different binding for 80% touring. Fritschi's= heavy, wobbly etc.
Unless you are hucking big cliffs... dynafits or plums are they way to go.
I have sold my Dukes, sold my Fritschis and now my entire quiver is dynafit for both inbounds and touring rigs.
I have become a Dynadevotee.
You should consider a different binding for 80% touring. Fritschi's= heavy, wobbly etc.
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14 years 10 months ago #199108
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The older I get, the more I appreciate my Dynafits.
Replied by wooley12 on topic Re: Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagles?
I used to defend Fritschi's as a winter touring binding on this very site BUT eventually I learnt from experience ...........
The older I get, the more I appreciate my Dynafits.
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14 years 10 months ago #199113
by spencer_ke
Replied by spencer_ke on topic Re: Gear question: Fritschi freeride plus or eagle
Hi all, thanks for the great feedback! I ended up opting for the eagle, but dynafits definitely in the future.
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