There’s a bit of confusion here as some of you are complaining about improperly set up toe height/AFD thinking that is the factor of the AFD type which isn’t usually the case.
The fixed AFD made from Teflon like in a Look/Pivot or Salomon or the metal mechanical sliding AFD on a Marker or Tyrolia both work great if they are in good shape, although the mechanical AFD release is usually smoother and more consistent. Wear can occur on the fixed AFD so it should be monitored to make sure it’s still even and slippery. Snow, boot wear etc can clog either system so make sure your boots are free of that.
The difference you are feeling in the bindings is the difference between auto toe height systems in the Look vs adjustable toe height(Salomon) or adjustable AFD height(Tyrolia/Marker).
With many Look bindings like the Pivot, there is only Alpine/Gripwalk settings and it auto adjusts for toe height. The issue is when your boot toe is worn and out of the “auto adjust” range, you can’t adjust for that and new soles/boots required.
With Salomon you adjust the wings DOWN onto the boot toe and with Marker/Tyrolia you move the AFD UP under the boot toe. If these are set properly, there should be very little difference in feel.
I bet 75% of Toe Height/AFD are incorrectly set up causing a “loose feeling” or pre-releases. Any time I see “Attacks/Griffons/Salomon bindings suck” thread posted, I’d put money on them being mid-adjusted.
THE KEY STEP MOST TECHS MISS/FORGET TO DO BEFORE ADJUSTING TOE HEIGHT/AFD, IS TO PUT HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BACK OF THE BOOT TO WHEELIE THE TOE UP TO REMOVE SLACK AND THEN YOU ADJUST FOR 0-0.5mm(RESISTANCE ON A BUSINESS CARD) WHILE YOU ARE STILL APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE BACK OF THE BOOT.
