Dynafit Speed Radicals

ggfski42

ggfski42

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Hey there,

So I got a really good deal on a new pair of Speed Radicals, so I pulled the trigger. This is my first set of true A/t bindings, and they will really only be used for resort uphill access and some sidecountry. I was just wondering if there are any known issues to occur with these bad boys, or is there anything in general i should be on the lookout for when using them?
 
David (Literature on here) will probably jump in with better info / experience, but he touches on them at the start of this review: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/dynafit-radical-ft-2-0

I've got probably 25-35 days on Speed Turns this year. They definitely have their limitations, and are NOT a hucking binding at all, but for going uphill fast they're hard to beat.

I've done some stupid stuff on mine, gotten air more times than I should have, and jumped off a few things (usually with the toes locked) and haven't had too much trouble. Biggest thing is making sure it's soft snow, making sure that you land in a balanced way, and, if it's questionable I'll usually hot-tub the crap out of it.

Super fun binding if you use it for what it's designed to do though, although it's way light and overkill for just side country stuff.

Hope that helps!
 
+k, I understand they are deff. overkill for what I will currently be using them for, but I couldn't pass up on the price. I also plan on expanding my snow knowledge this season and hopefully getting into some longer tours with friends.
 
13631968:ggfski42 said:
+k, I understand they are deff. overkill for what I will currently be using them for, but I couldn't pass up on the price. I also plan on expanding my snow knowledge this season and hopefully getting into some longer tours with friends.
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Yeah, totally.

And I guess I should clarify what I mean by overkill.

They are not overkill as in too much binding for you, actually the opposite, they are very light, and very efficient, so they're more suited to long tours with less hucking, as opposed to short, side country stuff where you could get away with a frame binding.

That make sense?
 
The Speed Radical and Speed Turn are killer bindings for people who don't jump much or very big, don't weigh much, and like to do a shit ton of uphilling or carrying their skis. I love mine, but I've had to dial it back a bit in terms of airs. For straight up ski mountaineering, these are wonderful clamps.

In my experience, the Speed Radical has two major problems for people skiing it hard.

1. The heelpost moves on its screw, but doesn't have any relief if you completely eliminate the gap between boot and heel components by flexing the ski hard. Too many big landings and you'll find that the top completely blows off the housing, pins and springs and everything. I warrantied two heels for this last year, despite it being entirely my fault in both cases.

2. The lack of a brake pedal eliminates that surface for both power transmission and also for limiting the downward flex of the boot heel while skiing. This means less edging power and more force going into the heel by only the pins.

It's nice to save the weight and money, but many skiers should consider either the Radical ST/FT or better yet the Radical ST/FT 2.0 if they want greater downhill performance and security. Nothing sucks worse than blowing up your bindings deep in the backcountry or when you're depending on them in a no-fall zone.
 
It's nice to save the weight and money, but many skiers should consider either the Radical ST/FT or better yet the Radical ST/FT 2.0 if they want greater downhill performance and security. Nothing sucks worse than blowing up your bindings deep in the backcountry or when you're depending on them in a no-fall zone.[/QUOTE]

I highly recommended the radical 2.0. I've got about 15 days on mine this year and have not held back at all. I ride them on both a pair of Hojis and then Ravens for longer approaches and so far the reliability of release and general feel while skiing has been a pleasant surprise. I've been hucking big cliffs, skiing steep colouirs, and even doing spins off of drops with no problems.

If you're looking to do any "free riding" the 2.0 or the beast is almost a necessity I would say.
 
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