Weighing in at 1 lb. 11 oz. a pair the Tri-Step is almost 3 pounds lighter than the competition. Refined and redesigned with user-friendly features like hands free heal mode changing while providing proven and time tested durability of it’s predecessor, the Tourlite Tech.- Guide plate on the toe-piece for easy entry and snow and ice free operation
- New 3 position climbing post for hands free adjustment
- Redesigned tour/ski mode for hands free use
- Exclusive hinge-point design creates a natural touring position
- Available with integrated brake
- Ski Straps included with binding
- DIN adjustment system for forward and twisting falls
- Accommodates Dynafit crampons
- Compatible with all Dynafit and select Scarpa (F1, Laser, & Magic) touring boots
Prices:Tri-Step Binding: $298.95
Tri-Step Binding with Brake: $353.95 Images |
Reviews
| tiefenthaler | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 4/5 | I do not actually own theTri-step but it's predecessor (the tourlite) in two different steps of evolution. Good: 1) VERY low weight, much lighter than all competitors. 2) Robust (I haven't had a damage yet in over 10 years of use). 3) Safe 4) Won't open if you switch into walk mode for downhill skiing (good for passages when it is mandatory to keep your skis on your feet. Downsides 1) Limited choice of boots (boot must be equiped for the binding) 2) Getting into the binding not very comfortable (needs some practice, sometimes problematic for some people).
In summary, if you are looking for a safe, robust and lightweight binding, go for the Dynafit. If you want more comfot getting into and out of the binding, get the Silvretta or Fritschi. | | Posted May 13, 2003 4:31 am |
| Wundertigger | Untitled Review | | Voted 4/5 | This is an excellent binding for backcountry peak/slope bagging. I have them setup with Atomic TourGuide 10 183's.
Positives: 1. Lightweight! And when you are chugging uphill or even on flat terrain, especially at altitude, on skis or crampons, it matters. Downhill, the lightweight bindings and skis are very manuverable. 2. Sturdy. I was impressed by the stiffness of the binding when the boot is locked into it. I ski aggressively downhill (including off headwalls), and never had a false release.
Negatives: 1. You need to step out of the binding completely to go from downhill mode to XC mode - this is a major pain if you are on rolling terrain. 2. Getting the front binding pins set into the little holes on each side of the front of the boot is tricky. 3. Cost (though REI had a great sale).
Undetermined: I don't have my bindings on rental platforms or any kind of riser. Some skiiers like their boots low on the ski, which these bindings most certainly are compared to, say, the 404, others think height can reduce boot-out and increase certain beneficial forces. I don't know. | | Posted Dec 2, 2003 4:29 pm |
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