Alpine Touring Thread

[raisingarizona]

Not a heavy guy, no hucking here, don’t think I’ve ever had my DIN set higher than 9 on alpine bindings.

Then they’re perfect. I was about to by some salomons with a 16 but decided I don’t need that anymore. I went with the 13’s. I still keep mine at 12.

is there a weight difference? It would be cool to shave some ounces too.

 

[raisingarizona]

I suppose it is dependent on your weight and how hard you’re gonna charge. I personally wouldn’t max out a DIN setting. If you are gonna huck 50 ft cliffs go with the 13

Yup. I’ve always went with the old adage to roll em back one full number below the top.

 

[Ripitz]

is there a weight difference? It would be cool to shave some ounces too.

From what I remember the only difference is in the springs. I’m sure wildsnow could tell you

 

[gefiltephish]

From what I remember the only difference is in the springs. I’m sure wildsnow could tell you

Not sure, I'd feel like about the 10s. Did similar w my Kingpins, another great option

 

[Ripitz]

Anybody have any downsides to purchasing the Shift MNC 10, as opposed to the 13? I can get the 10s cheaper and I’ll never set a DIN higher than 10.

What is the ski that you plan on mounting?

 

[idratherbskiing]

Go with the 10's. Like the old days of the Duke vs the Barron. if you aren't over 200lbs or hucking cliffs the 10 will be enough

 

[JTG]

is there a weight difference? It would be cool to shave some ounces too.

About 10g per binding, so minimal.

 

[JTG]

What is the ski that you plan on mounting?

Leaning toward the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition. Also considering replacing the Radical FT on my K2 Marksman.

 

[ADKmike]

Anybody have any downsides to purchasing the Shift MNC 10, as opposed to the 13? I can get the 10s cheaper and I’ll never set a DIN higher than 10.

Isn’t the ideal thing to be closer to the middle of the springs range vs its limits? I’m assuming you ski a 9 based on above comment?

 

[JTG]

Isn’t the ideal thing to be closer to the middle of the springs range vs its limits? I’m assuming you ski a 9 based on above comment?

Yeah, I ski with my Baron’s and other alpine bindings at 9, but they all go to 13.

That’s exactly what I was wondering....is it better (for function and wear) to keep the DIN below max. This could very well be my last new setup so I’ll want them to last for a good long while.

Won’t really save that much going with the 10 vs the 13, so maybe I’ll just spend the few bucks more.