skiwnw wrote
Thanks for the info but that brings me to my next question. Tech or frame binding? Can a tech binding be safely used for resort skiing? I've heard mixed opinions in that dept.
I have Dynafits (Vertical 12s, I believe) and they are rock solid. Coming from Freerides, I was really impressed with the Dynafits. That said, I rarely use them in bounds unless I am hiking for turns in bounds. I have dedicated lift serviced skis and my touring ski is more biased towards big radius turns instead of tight tree skiing, so I never use them in bounds. I think they would be fine for putzing around. Not sure I would want to race a GS course or ski a tight bump line with them but I put myself in tough terrain with them while touring and I never have any concerns. I just wouldn't want to abuse them in bounds, especially when they aren't mounted to the right ski for the job. So Tech isn't the best ski quiver of one but it could be done if you don't plan on beating on them. I prefer having the right tool for the job. Weight savings over non-tech bindings is immense.