Touring bindings

That sort of proves you probably shouldn't be touring much until you actually do some research since you don't seem to understand what I'm talking about with tech or frame bindings.
 
topic:Master_drifter said:
What is the cheapest/best touring binding on the market?
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No such thing...if you go for the cheapest you'll likely be stuck with a long hike out of the backcountry. Spending the money that needs to be spent will give you a better chance of not having to hike out.

What are you looking for, a frame binding (Duke, Tracker, Adrenaline...) or tech (Dynafit, Marker Kingpin, G3 Onyx, etc...)?
 
13363968:Muggydude said:
That sort of proves you probably shouldn't be touring much until you actually do some research since you don't seem to understand what I'm talking about with tech or frame bindings.
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Im just looking to possibly get into touring. Which is the better of the two designs?
 
13365053:Master_drifter said:
Im just looking to possibly get into touring. Which is the better of the two designs?
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possibly touring means, maybe once a year. Get some daywreckers and save some cash.
 
13365053:Master_drifter said:
Im just looking to possibly get into touring. Which is the better of the two designs?
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possibly touring means, maybe once a year. Get some daywreckers and save some cash.
 
13364238:rtl32 said:
Don't recommend kingpins to n00bz, unless of course you want more test rats on them ;)
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lol no definitely not recommending them.

was more or less using them as an example of the type of binding
 
Use Baron's currently because I went the cheap route. Work but wouldnt recommend it because of durability issues.

Currently looking into Dukes, Tyrolia's or Guardians as frame bindings.

Tech Bindings would be an option if it didnt require a specialized boot. Being a ski bum restricts me from dropping 1000 beans on Dyna binders and Scarpas. Instead I elect to trash my knees and drag around my hybrid setup with non-walkmode boots. But fuck it, It gets the job done and saves money for beer.

Plus, frame/hybrid bindings have more torsional support and are much more reliable in high impact situations. (cliffs, jumps) alot of pros still rock this setup despite the weight so they can send big lines and drops. Hope this helps! ****If you intend to do resort riding on your AT setup you should go the frame route for durability purposes. Cheers dawg
 
13365437:bwan said:
Use Baron's currently because I went the cheap route. Work but wouldnt recommend it because of durability issues.

Currently looking into Dukes, Tyrolia's or Guardians as frame bindings.

Tech Bindings would be an option if it didnt require a specialized boot. Being a ski bum restricts me from dropping 1000 beans on Dyna binders and Scarpas. Instead I elect to trash my knees and drag around my hybrid setup with non-walkmode boots. But fuck it, It gets the job done and saves money for beer.

Plus, frame/hybrid bindings have more torsional support and are much more reliable in high impact situations. (cliffs, jumps) alot of pros still rock this setup despite the weight so they can send big lines and drops. Hope this helps! ****If you intend to do resort riding on your AT setup you should go the frame route for durability purposes. Cheers dawg
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the best advice right here. dukes and barons are cheap, relatively heavy but i use them and have no complaints. furthermore they don't require special boots
 
Frame style bindings will be the way to go but after testing kingpins I would say I believe this will be the way to go soon. All the benefits of both frame and pin. Light weight but wit the solid feel of a standard binding. They cost a lot sure but te price will come down and honestly I see a lot of frame binding riders switching. The majourity of freeride boots have the option of tech soles now, so the boot issue is becoming a much smaller factor.

But it yeah for the op I would go day wrecker until you know your into it.
 
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