The Fritschi Diamir FreeRide randonnee ski touring binding was created for the alpine skier who loves to hit the backcountry hard. It is truly an an alpine binding that can hike. With its beefy design and a DIN release scale of 4 to 12 (versus 10 on the Fritschi Diamir 2 and most other randonnee bindings), this binding can take the abuse of the backcountry and gives riders the ability to charge dicey situations, knowing they have a less likely chance of pre-releasing from the binding. A great choice for the alpine skier who is making a transition from in-area resorts to the backcountry.
DIN scale of 4-12
Includes integrated brakes
Step In / Out convenience
Four stage heel elevator can be activated / adjusted with a ski pole
Accepts optional crampons (uses all of the same accessories as the Diamir 2)
The burliest randonnee binding currently available
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Reviews
| flyinghighpete | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | I love these bindings! I've had them now for about 2 years and haven't had any dislikes. They work very well for resort skiing, where mine get used most frequently, and when I have been able to do some backcrountry they haven't given me any problems. | | Posted Sep 19, 2004 1:52 am |
| Crux105 | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 4/5 | Pros: This is definately an all mountain binding. There isn't anything that I'm not willing to try in them. Very durable. I just got back from a week in the wasach with them and the performed supurbly.
Cons: First, they ride very high under foot, which took a day or two to get use to. The extra elevation through my balance off at first and created a bit of a learning curve. Though it didn't take long to over come, and now seems like a minor complaint. Though the height adds extra weight.
Secondly, I wish they were more compatable with more boot options, for instance I saw a pair the other day that were better capable with using a climbing boot. | | Posted Feb 27, 2005 2:44 pm |
| kjkrow | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | Great backcountry/resort bindings for those that venture beyond the ropes. I've had mine for a month and so far they have been used 3 times. They are very easy to use and feel natural, just slightly higher than standard alpine bindings.
The heel latch also turns into a climbing bar (with 3 positions), which makes the steeps much more comfortable and enjoyable. It takes a little skill, but the latch can easily be moved with a ski pole.
So far, the only problem I have encountered is locking the heel down after freeheeling up a slope. Snow gets compacted and needs to be chipped off before the hell can be secured.
I would recommend this to anyone interested in backcountry skiing. | | Posted Mar 1, 2005 9:20 am |
| sisyphus | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 4/5 | These are great Randonee bindings. I got them about two months ago, and I've skied them about 20 times since then. They really do tackle any kind of terrain. I've used them for steeps at Silverton, mellow blues at resorts, big-mountain descents, and mild tours.
Cons: They do ride high, and that took a day or two to get used to.
The new model has a different raiser. It's a little awkward to raise the elevator with a pole. I have to wrench my pole damn near to the ground to go to high-El.
Pros: I think this is the best binding for Randonee. It has its drawbacks, but AT is still a newer concept. | | Posted May 26, 2005 6:03 pm |
| Whitesail | Diamir bindings. | | 
Voted 5/5 | Third season of using these bindings so I've now pisted skied, off pisted skied and toured for about twelve weeks in total on them. I have no desire to go back to anything else. As stated above they are a Jack of all trades but are also a good master!
The Freeride and the Explore bindings are basically the same binding but one has a brake and the other does not (but it can be easily added).
Why did I not use these bindings years ago? | | Posted Feb 5, 2007 11:07 am |
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