Silvretta Pure Free Ride AT Bindings - 100mm Brakes

Bought this as part of a system for my little brother, but took them out for a "quality review" since our boot sizes are within the adjustment range. I'm usually on Dynafits, and these Silv's have a very smooth gait. Much better than the Silvretta 500's of yesteryear! These are the newer generation unlike the poor quality of the " red toe'd models" and are the stronger of the series. Very light for bindings but nowhere near Dynafits. Though, for a step in designed touring binding that won't fail at the resort (or break the bank) this looks to be a good fit!

I have had Silvretta Pure bindings for several years and I love them. When my partners are getting blisters with other bindings I am blister free. The crampons for these bindings dig in far deeper than other brands. I got nervous about the possibility of broken toe pieces, so I wrote Silvretta for a spare, and they sent me a whole bag of spares. I have never needed to use one of the spares. I am a light skiier (150 lbs), but I have never had an issue with broken toe pieces using the bindings at the resort or in backcountry.

Great binding, the lightest you will find. Difficult for pro shops to install, so take it to the best you can find. I recommend using alpine touring ski boots, as in NOT downhill boots. If you do not know which your boots are then look at the soles. If your boots are one piece of molded plastic, then I wouldn't recommend these bindings. There is a good bit of flex in the binding, but when you put a stiff boot in them, it stresses the binding. The toe caps are not your average releasable with DIN setting caps. They are one solid piece. Therefore they have NO movement, and are more likely to break in very aggressive situations. The screws on the top of the toes adjust the height of the caps, if they are too tight, then there is less movement, and more stress. I adjusted my caps too tight, and now the caps are broken, luckily under warranty. But until I get new ones, I cannot use the bindings.

GOOD BINDINGS, EXCITED TO SEE THEM IN ACTION!

Bindings are lightweight, so lightweight that heavier/aggressive skiers can tweek the front pin right out of its track. Plastic rear release on very cold days or with even the slightest amount of snow buildup underneath can cause the binding to crack or fail to lock. Would recommend these for the recreational, lightweight skier, but NOT for the avid backcountry user.