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Hagan Z01 Alpine Touring Bindings - REVIEW

  • 2012-05-19 10:14:33

    Hagan-Z01-Alpine-Touring-bindingsWith the popularity of backcountry skiing on the rise it's to be expected that more and more companies are entering this area of the ski market. Hagan is an Austrian ski company that has 50 plus years of history to its credit and is know for their lightweight touring skis. It seems only natural then that they would some day produce their own backcountry ski touring bindings. Wait no more; in the fall of 2012 the Hagan Z01 Alpine Touring Bindings became available in North America.


    It is hard to talk about the Hagan Z01 Alpine Touring Bindings without mentioning that they look remarkable similar to the Fritschi Diamir Freeride Pro AT bindings with their similar design, colour, and price range. The Hagan Z01 Alpine Touring Bindings, however, are a few hundred grams lighter than the Freerides and utilize a far different heel locking mechanism.


    Read the complete review of the Hagan Z01 AT Bindings over here.


  • 2012-05-20 01:03:31

    Won't be in a rush to get onto these, no matter how favourable the reviews. Learnt my lesson with the skyhoy tele bindings (remember them, a full step in tele binding), where are they now?? Similarly with the Naxo's...... It's nice to be a ground breaker, provided its for free. However when I have to pony up the $$ to get onboard I want to be sure these binding will be fully functional in the years to come. Not really interested in having to warranty them in 1 to 2 years time because a "fault" has developed. My 2cents worth, wait a couple of years before jumping on board. If they are still around then and going strong, then they have stood the test of time.


    Otherwise, stick with what you know works, particularly when playing with your life in the backcountry!

  • 2012-05-20 11:33:23

    I hear ya' Red Peekay - money is precious and stay with what is tried and true. Naxo's were a big flop, I have a friend who rides a pair and they really suck. And of course no one will buy them second hand from you. The Hagans should be a little different though as they are a huge company and big in Europe so the company is not going away anytime soon. These bindings have been available in Europe for a few years (I think) and this is just their North American debut.

    Time will tell how they are accepted!