The little brother of the Attack 17, the 14 features an identical toe piece design with a lighter weight heel. I tend to ride the 17 (previously a 16) but not for any great reason other than ego. I'd be perfectly happy riding the 14 DIN version of the binding (previously 13) and have done so for whole seasons at various points during my ski life.
I've made no secret of the fact that Attacks are my favorite binding compromise. Of course, there are tradeoffs, as in all products. The Tyrolia 'weaknesses' remain the same, the brake screws directly into the ski, which is annoying if you have to swap them and the adjustment isn't as fine as on some bindings. But for me, those are pretty insignificant details compared to their advantages over other bindings. The ease of entry, reliable release, and low weight/stand height all combine to make these a great choice for skiers of all levels. And you can beef up to the 17 if you really need to, though, for most mortals, the 14 is more than enough. For more details, check out the more full review of the 17, which I have spent more time on - [tag=105085]@Twig[/tag]
I've made no secret of the fact that Attacks are my favorite binding compromise. Of course, there are tradeoffs, as in all products. The Tyrolia 'weaknesses' remain the same, the brake screws directly into the ski, which is annoying if you have to swap them and the adjustment isn't as fine as on some bindings. But for me, those are pretty insignificant details compared to their advantages over other bindings. The ease of entry, reliable release, and low weight/stand height all combine to make these a great choice for skiers of all levels. And you can beef up to the 17 if you really need to, though, for most mortals, the 14 is more than enough. For more details, check out the more full review of the 17, which I have spent more time on - [tag=105085]@Twig[/tag]
