Ski bindings have evolved along with the movement to enjoy skiing and touring in the backcountry. It's no longer easy to properly understand the fit and compatibility of boots and bindings. Many pro shops will tell you which bindings are suitable for your skis, and they are very knowledgeable about the performance you need depending on your style of play. So I asked him about the 'excellent bindings' for the 2022-23 season. Why? Let me know too. Among the many shops we have asked, it is the bindings that the "preferred" models are concentrated in a specific model every year.
Recommended ski bindings for 2022-2023
MARKER｜DUKE PT16
Plenty of security at the expense of lightness, covering everything from park to powder
DUKE PT16
DIN = 6-16
Weight=1350g (1/2pair)
￥105,600
◆Official HP／ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
A sense of security that is abundant even at the expense of light weight.
Since it is compatible with alpine soles, it can be used without any problems even on slope-only days. If you attach it to a board with a strong freestyle element, you can cover everything from park to powder. The only Pintech bin that can glide as well as regular alpine bindings. There are some things that need to be taken care of, such as removing the head, but the sense of security when skiing outweighs that.
Reviewer
PeakPerformance Futako Tamagawa
Staff / Mr. Shunsuke Murai
Combines the power of tech with the security of alpine bindings
Even though it's a tour binding, I'm thankful that there are no uneasiness factors when hitting the slopes. It is a masterpiece that fits the modern ski environment. 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.
Reviewer
Ski&snowboard shop Narrows
Owner/Takao Ban
Every situation, all silver world will be yours
A fusion of alpine bins and tour tech bins, a true “transformer” has come from outer space!? The strongest binding that will take you over the fence!! ︎ If you have this strong ally, all kinds of situations and the world of silver are yours... ☆ Leave the installation and setting to your local pro shop ♪ You can safely and safely immerse yourself in skating ( ^^)
Reviewer
NATURAL
Staff / Seiko Tsuji
ATOMIC｜SHIFT MNC13
Alpine binding-like operability, security and ease of use
SHIFT MNC13
DIN=6-13
Weight=880g(1/2pair)
￥93,500
◆ Official HP / https://atomicsnow.jp/
Hike is a tech binding model, and sliding is an alpine binding model. It is very easy to use and recommended not only for riders who pursue stability and security in operability, but also for skiers who are unfamiliar with BC, such as the difficulty of wearing tech bindings.
Reviewer
PeakPerformance Sapporo
staff / Taiki Mikami
A model that balances walking and sliding at a high level.
When walking, you can walk comfortably with the Pintech system, and when gliding, it feels almost like a binding for a slope. A model that achieves both walking and sliding at a high level. This model is recommended not only for those who want to ski well, but also for those who are not confident in their skiing skills, and who want to take care of their skiing.
Reviewer
Recommend: Ishii Sports Sapporo
BC ski manager / Hiroki Fujino
MARKER｜KINGPIN 13
Overwhelming stability that can be trusted on any slope
KINGPIN 13
DIN=6-13
Weight=715g(1/2pair)
¥99,000
◆Official HP／ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
The structure directly presses the edge of the heel, so the force is transmitted directly to the board. Highly durable and hard to break.
Reviewer
recommendation:
Tyrol owner/Iwao Saeki
Perfect for backcountry users looking for gliding performance
Light weight and good for riding in powder. Suitable for touring. The heel piece holds well and is ideal for backcountry users looking for gliding performance.
Reviewer
recommendation:
Mr. Mikiya Tanno, owner of TRUNKBASE
The model change of the toepiece makes it easier to step in!
The toepiece has undergone a model change from the 2022-23 model, making step-in easier. Thanks to the guide that makes it easy to align the tips of the boots and the contact area that makes it easier to step on, putting on and taking off the skis has become much easier.
Reviewer
Recommend:
Ishii Sports Links Umeda Store Staff / Mio Suekami
There is no longer a point to worry about KINGPIN with a larger stopper and tread
KINGPIN has already obtained citizenship!
! The only weak point I felt was the difficulty of stepping on the toepiece (although it's just a matter of getting used to it...). However, from the 2022-23 season, the stopper and tread have clearly become larger! With this, KINGPIN has no worries! !
Reviewer
Recommend:
Sanwa Sports Websports Head/Shinji Oguchi
MARKER | GRIFFON 13 ID
Excellent balance in terms of holdability, weight, release value setting, etc.
GRIFFON 13 ID
DIN=4-13
Weight=1030g(1/2pair)
￥39,600
◆Official HP／ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
No more explanation needed!
The "MARKER ROYAL Family" was the first to appear as a binding for free skiing. Among them, "GRIFFON13 ID" is the binding that can support the widest range of skiers. Moderately good in all aspects such as release value setting, weight, and holdability! I think that it can be said that it is a binding with a high average score. It is good to have many designs! !
Reviewer
PAPASU
Owner / Mr. Toshiya Ikeda
MARKER｜SQUIRE 11
Excellent stability of jib and switch!
SQUIRE 11
DIN= 3-11
Weight=820g(1/2pair)
￥28,600
◆Official HP／ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
It is very popular with a model change in the 21-22 season. It is lightweight, and the feeling of solidity when setting boots is remarkably good. Abundant color variations with 4 colors. There is also snow removal, and it is highly recommended.
Reviewer
Recommend:
D-RIDE store manager/Tasaku Nishimura
FRICH｜TECTON13
Ease of switching and good walkability unique to tour binding manufacturers
TECTON13
DIN=5-13
Weight=550g (1/2pair)
￥74,800
◆ Official HP / https://www.look-bindings.com/jp/
Tech bindings by traditional tour binding maker Fritch.
Since it is a type that suppresses the edge of the heel piece, it enables a firm hold, power transmission, and reliable ski operation. The toepiece has a release function setting, so you can reduce the worry of troubles such as accidental release or not releasing when skiing. The ease of switching the tour mode and the good walkability unique to a tour binding manufacturer are excellent.
Reviewer
recommendation:
Mr. Minoru Takanashi, Manager of TOYRU
