Freeskier Takumi Toyama has a YouTube channel called "FREESKIHEADZ" where he explains gear, tricks, and more. This time, we'll be introducing a video he has posted about how to choose freeski bindings with hiking capabilities
What types and features are available for so-called touring bindings, which are used for hiking and climbing mountains for a certain distance before skiing? What kind of bindings should you choose if you want to start enjoying backcountry skiing? We explain with Mr. Miura from MDV Sports Japan.
We've picked six items from the lineup of Maker, which boasts mega-hit bindings such as "DUKE PT" and "KING PIN". We'll clearly explain the differences in functions and usage of each touring binding with hiking capabilities, what boots and skis are compatible with them, and what kind of skiing style they are best suited for. It's an interesting video that you can watch all in one go, even in just 18 minutes.
❖ Contents
00:45 Choosing bindings starts with choosing skis
04:13 ALPINIST
04:36 KINGPIN
08:05 Differences between TOUR and BARON
09:03 Various combinations of bindings and skis
10:24 DUKE PT
15:05 Key points for choosing bindings
FREESKIHEADZ's YouTube channel is here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1WXi8LPu_v5IPRzZRonhSQ
Takumi Toyama / Kin-chan
After competing around the world as a member of the Japanese slopestyle team, he retired and is now active nationwide as a lesson coach. He is affectionately known as "Kin-chan." He is a Volkl, Marker, and Dalbello rider
