AT Binding Review

Day 2: Naxo 21

Fritschi Freeride Bindings at Alta

Naxo 21 Review in 3 sentences:

The 2 pivot points of the Naxo do allow a fluid stride, but it feels clunky to someone used to single pivot bindings. On a steep, icy traverse, the binding has a fair amount of play, making it hard to sink an edge. Skiing down it was a solid performer, similar to the fritchi.

More About the Naxos

Climbing posts not high enough, but operate easily by either prying or wacking with the pole end.
Fluid walking motion, but it clunked a lot. This clunking seemed to go away as you get used to it and/or once the binding "taught" me how to walk inorder to avoid the clunk.
Easy in and out, easy to step into in precarious spots, breaks worked well.
nice positive positioning for the heel lifts.
smooth step in and out.
ski breaks worked for the fat boards.
Friend called the clicking noise obnaxous

Stats

Weight, one binding with screws: 43.2oz, or 2lbs 11.2oz, or pretty close to 3lbs each.
Heel lifts: 2 levels. Operated by prying and wacking with pole end.
Heel lift, medium: 4°
Heel lift, tall: 10°
Ball of foot height: 2.9cm
Heel height: 3.3cm

Helmut carries the naxos

AT Binding Review Links

Fritschi Freeride : Naxo 21 : Marker Duke : Silveretta Pure : TLT Vertical ST : The testing ski