- Freeride Pro
- MSRP: $500
- Product Features: DIN: 4-12, WEIGHT: 2190 grams/pair
Skier’s Choice Draft Pick | Round 6, 15th Pick by Derek Taylor
The Fritschi is not without its problems: It sits high on the ski, the design compromises torsional rigidity, and you need to be gentle when cleaning off your boot soles or you can break the plastic heel piece. For these reasons, I almost picked the new Marker Tour (see Free Agents), which solves all these issues. I opted to stay with the Fritschi for three reasons: It’s proven and I know its downsides; the heel lock mechanism is easier to keep clear of snow and ice, and switching from tour to ski mode can be done with a ski pole without clicking out. This season, Fritschi addressed the torsional rigidity issues.
The Fritschi is not without its problems: It sits high on the ski, the design compromises torsional rigidity, and you need to be gentle when cleaning off your boot soles or you can break the plastic heel piece. For these reasons, I almost picked the new Marker Tour (see Free Agents), which solves all these issues. I opted to stay with the Fritschi for three reasons: It’s proven and I know its downsides; the heel lock mechanism is easier to keep clear of snow and ice, and switching from tour to ski mode can be done with a ski pole without clicking out. This season, Fritschi addressed the torsional rigidity issues.
Buy the Fritschi Freeride Pro Bindings or shop the full line of Fritschi Bindings online at evo.com.
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