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One of the pro shop's strengths is its ability to evaluate products from multiple perspectives and compare numerous brands based on the wealth of knowledge it has accumulated, trials on snow, and user feedback. Therefore, we asked professional connoisseurs what products they would like to see highly rated and which users should know about. Bindings were the most popular models among the many shops we asked.
Highly recommend BINDINGS
Excellent items that meet the connoisseurs of the pro shop
MARKER |DUKE PT16
DIN = 6-16
Weight=1350g
¥
◆Official HP/ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
Shunsuke Murai
Recommend : PeakPerformance Futako Tamagawa
The only pin tech bin that can glide like normal alpine bindings. It's a lot of work, such as removing the weight and the head, and it's a lot of work, but the sense of security when skiing outweighs that. It can also be used in the park, so it is recommended for those who have a short climbing time or who want to do tricks!
Takao Ban
Recommend: ski&snowboard shop Narrows
Climbing is the power of tech binding.
Sliding is a sense of security with alpine bindings.
You can concentrate on sliding without worrying about your feet even when you hit the ice slope.
Mikiya Tanno
Recommend:
TRUNKBASE Revolutionary binding that turns into alpine mode when skiing and tech mode when hiking. It is light when walking and firmly held when sliding, so you can ride boldly. It is good that you can glide like normal alpine bindings.
ATOMIC |SHIFT MNC13
DIN=6-13
Weight=880g
¥
◆ Official HP / https://atomicsnow.jp/
Ikutaka Yamauchi
Recommend:
PeakPerformance Sapporo We recommend a good balance of lightness, detachability, hike mode, and gliding performance. Especially for me, who has mainly used TECH, it is a big point that I can use it on the slopes without any problems.
Mr. Minoru Kojiguchi
Recommend:
Shugakuso Hokudai store There is a great sense of security when skiing. There is no need to worry about erroneous release due to snow clogging.
Takeshi Yoshida
Recommend:
Creb Sports Muikamachi Store Hiking is also possible, and the binding has excellent gliding properties!
MARKER |KINGPIN 13
DIN= 6-13
Weight=670g
¥
◆Official HP/ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
Iwao Saeki
Recommend:
Tirol The balance between heel and toe height is just right. The current model has only one toe piece spring, so snow clogging has disappeared. Perhaps the strength of the spring has increased, and the holding force is high, so there is almost no erroneous opening. It has an overwhelming sense of stability and is reliable on any slope.
Toshihiro Yamasato, Manager
Recommend:
Ishii Sports Niigata store A lightweight tour binding where you can enjoy a direct reaction with less edging loss because the heel piece holds down the edge of the boot.
MARKER | JESTER 16ID
DIN= 6-16
Weight=1070g
¥
◆Official HP/ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
Ryo Watanabe
Recommend:
Bumps Sapporo freestyle, this series! There is no doubt that the weight, balance, and swing weight are all in place. Compared to the previous model, the heel piece is easier to step on, making it easier to step on even after getting tired.
MARKER | GRIFFON 13 ID
DIN=4-13
Weight=1030g
¥36,300
◆Official HP/ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
Toshiya Ikeda
Recommend:
PAPASU freeski bindings. The first binding as a horizontal spring type. It is a very well-balanced binding such as high holdability, weight, and release value setting. The design is also very good!
MARKER|SQUIRE 11
DIN= 3-11
Weight=820g
¥
◆Official HP/ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
Oguchi
Recommend:
Sanwa Sports Webstore Omit the SOLE ID system from Squier until last season and adopt GRIPWALK! It is a new squire that has achieved further weight reduction! The number of colors has increased to 4 to meet the needs of youth, adults, and beginners to free skiing. And the price stays the same! Cost performance is the best!
Takeshi Yoshida
Recommend:
Creb Sports Muikamachi Store The best cost performance!! Perfect for beginners who don't need a strong opening value.
LOOK |Pivot 15
DIN=6-15
Weight=1245g (pair) 47,300
yen
◆ Official HP / https://www.look-bindings.com/jp/
Haruo Morishita
Recommend:
NATURAL Although it is one of the few models in Japan, the stability of the jib and switches is outstanding! It's heavy, but when you're actually skiing, you don't feel the weight at all. Especially because the heel height is low, the board is flat, the slip is flat, and it's a wonderful binding that leads me to a good position.
There are few false releases, and even if you fall, the moment you release it is very smooth. Even falling is comfortable and fun. It looks good too. "That binding is really cool!"
Toshiya Ikeda
Recommend:
PAPASU turntable type binding.