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If your image of Fritschi is a clunky but serviceable old-school frame binding with tons of lateral deflection, get ready for a jolt from the future - the Swiss haven't been sleeping through the tech revolution, they just haven't been talking much. The Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 Ski Bindings are state-of-the-art, lightweight tech bindings with engineered elasticity at both the heel and toe and a release value range of 5 to 12. Unlike traditional tech bindings that release laterally at the heel, the Vipec toe has ample sliding movement at the toe to absorb shock but releases at a user-defined limit. The heel doesn't rotate but instead slides rearward in touring mode and has a small amount of built-in rearward elasticity to accommodate ski flex. With the heel in the rearward position for skinning, two climbing risers can be employed using your ski poles. For skiers who spend a good portion of their time touring and don't need a release value higher than 12, the Fritschi Vipec could well be your quiver-of-one binding choice of the future.
Diamir Vipec Toe – This completely new toepiece still uses traditional tech fittings, but has a sliding undercarriage that absorbs shock. Lateral release is adjustable at the toe and ranges from 5 to 12 RV.
Adjustable Toe Release – Safety Tech System features a defined front lateral release in both ski and walk mode for skiing and avalanche safety
Adjustable Toe Pins – Vipec toe pins come set to accommodate the vast majority of OEM tech toe fittings, but can be manually adjusted if needed.
Release Value 5 to 12
Available Color Clip High Inserts – Lightweight boots such as the Scarpa Alien, Alien 1.0, Dynafit TLT5 and TLT6 without ISO 9523 soles may require the installation of the Color Clip High inserts in the toe lever to prevent unwanted release with the boot in an extreme forward position (knee close to or touching the ski).
Diamir Vipec Heel – The Vipec heel is a completely new design that moves in the fore-aft axis to access touring mode rather than rotating the heel. The heel is set with no gap between the boot and the heelpiece, and the heel has spring loaded elasticity built in to accommodate the flexing of the ski.
Easy Switch heel and toe allow changes between ski and walk mode without stepping out of the binding
Three-level Heel Riser – Flat, mid and high levels can be adjusted on the move with a ski pole.
Integrated dynamic range in both heel and toe ensures predictable release
Brakes Included
Fritschi Diamir Vipec Traxion Ski Crampons Available Separately – These crampons feature a unique flip-up riser for increased crampon penetration while using the heel risers.
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (mm) | 95 | 108 | 120 |
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Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 545 |