18.10.2023
Diving into another world
What characterizes a perfect winter experience in the seclusion of the mountains? Is there anything more beautiful than immersing yourself in a wonderful winter landscape?
It is a privilege to be able to move in the mountains. Putting aside the stress of everyday life, looking around, taking a deep breath and enjoying the peace and quiet. In short, to feel a freedom and deep satisfaction. Ski touring enables this authentic, calming experience in the midst of a grandiose natural backdrop.
Morning scene on the doorstep of Fritschi Swiss Bindings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
Ascent and descent
The ski touring binding is an element that actively enables this feeling of happiness, this liberating moment, while at the same time reducing the risk of injury to a minimum.
The beauty of a ski tour is the holistic approach, it is composed of the ascent and the descent. But let’s be honest, don’t most people already look forward to the exhilarating descent through the untracked deep snow slope while going up?
It’s the overall experience that counts
And this is where Fritschi touring bindings differ by their patented high-tech system. This is based on the holistic approach, which in addition to the classic ascent also offers incomparable downhill performance and safety – analogous to a ski alpine binding (piste binding).
Skiing performance and safety
The result: an easy ascent and downhill fun with the necessary safety. The unique integration of technologies for power transmission and safety as in alpine bindings, make the clear difference. On the one hand, in terms of riding experience, ie downhill performance, on the other hand, in terms of safety, in the event of a dicey situation.
The excitement is rising, the downhill race is about to begin. Fritschi ambassador Lisa Horst and ambassador Jochen Reiser.
Touring away from the secured slopes – a certain risk
Touring off the secured slopes involves a certain risk. In the event of a fall or a dicey situation, Fritschi bindings release due to their reliable safety technologies to prevent injuries.
More than 50% of injuries during ski touring occur below the hip.
Source: Alpine accident database ÖKAS/BMI, analyse:berg, alpinesicherheit.at
The binding – an important part of the safety equipment
The binding must harmonize and function perfectly with the skier’s abilities and equipment. Result: nothing stands in the way of the perfect winter experience.
Fritschi bindings are an important part of the safety equipment, a component that increases in particular the skiing fun and thus the ski touring experience as a whole.
The fact is, even the best ski cannot develop its performance if the binding does not fit. This is the connecting element between ski tourers and the ski.
In combination with the boot and the ski, it is necessary to choose the suitable binding.
Safety equipment complete? Fritschi ski touring bindings can significantly reduce injury risks like the other safety products.
Tested and found to be good: Safety and reliability as the most important characteristics
The production facility of Fritschi Swiss Bindings is certified by TÜV SÜD. The certification is checked annually with a production site inspection by TÜV SÜD and confirms a proper and consistent production quality.
The Swiss Mountain Guide Association as well as, the Austrian Ski and Mountain Guide Association rely on Fritschi bindings along with Fritschi athletes and other partner mountain schools.
Up to the next Level
«I take good care of my equipment when I’m in the valley. Because, when I’m up in the mountains, there are more safety-related things I need to focus on.»
Statement Giulia Monego, Giulia Monego, extreme skier, mountain guide and Fritschi ambassador. More about Giulia in the blog.
A question of the rage of use
The basic question is always the same: Where is the primary range of use? This has to be determined; whether it is deep snow descents, any snow conditions, weight-oriented equipment in high alpine terrain or piste descents.
Fritschi ambassador Lisa Horst with her Free Touring equipment.
The importance of the binding as a crucial element of the entire equipment is still greatly underestimated today. The right choice makes not only the ascent easy and comfortable, but also the descent dynamic and safe. This ultimately results in more fun on the whole ski tour.
A suitable Fritschi binding for every range of use
With 4 different system technologies, in addition to the basic requirements, Fritschi bindings also satisfy the personal wishes of ski tourers and leave unique tracks in the snow.
The Tecton is perfect for freeskiers seeking active, dynamic skiing adventures in challenging terrain. It is best for those who love deep powder skiing, steep drops, couloirs and fast turns or simply enjoy gentle runs. Regardless of whether you get to the top on your own power or whether you take a ski lift, the Tecton is up to any challenge.
The multi-faceted Vipec Evo is the perfect choice for both experienced ski tourers as well as newcomers. It is ideally suited for high-mountain tours with challenging downhill runs or to leisurely explore snow-covered mountain landscapes. It brings significantly more performance in every phase of a ski tour with lots of reserves for challenging terrain and difficult conditions. It manages this through its extremely easy handling and emergency release for ascents, lots of power for descents and a reliable release only if really necessary.
The Xenic is the solid light-weight binding for high-mountain skiers who fully attack on the way up, but also accelerate downhill in any Alpine terrain. For both high-performance skiers as well as those who work on their fitness on the slope. With a DIN setting of as low as 3 it also offers the necessary safety and outstanding downhill features even to very light and young skiing enthusiasts.
The Scout works like an alpine binding and is an ideal binding for the piste when combined with an Alpine boot. It can be converted into a genuine touring binding in a matter of seconds; a comfortable, secure binding to climb any peak and get back down to the valley.
SWISS MADE
99% of the parts are manufactured in Switzerland and assembled in Reichenbach to form the high-quality product.
