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Tyrolia Adrenalin 16 Alpine Touring bindings - VIDEO REVIEW

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2013-04-14 11:23:11

Tyrolia Adrenalin 16 Alpine Touring bindings - VIDEO REVIEW

Given that the Tyrolia Adrenaline Bindings weigh almost six pounds I would not consider them in the category of a dedicated touring binding for multi-day tours or traverses (such as tech bindings). Where these bindings shine is for resort skiing with side country laps and small day trips into the backcountry. The Freeride touring binding market is getting pretty busy these days with Salomon and Marker already in this space so what advantages does Tyrolia offer that will make it a viable competitor?

Find out the answer to this and many more questions in the full review over here.
joestrummer

2013-09-11 18:53:46

I've just picked up the Elan version of this binding (identical except colour) from my local Vancouver Elan dealer for $399. Not cheap by any means, but not $550. Dawcatching.com has the Head version for US $299.

A feature not mentioned in the review is the "tooless" adjustable length feature. The binding can accommodate +/- 30mm different boot sizes from the boot used to fit the binding. This is a great feature if you have, say, Alpine and AT boots of different sizes.

The heal lock down mechanism can be improved considerably. The four screws that hold/guide the metal plate are just ordinary screws. This creasts friction and wear in the sliding plate itself. Would have been better to use screws with a nylon collar to reduce wear/friction.
skifreak

2013-09-11 19:02:40

I think they have done a pretty good job considering this is their first AT binding, if you look way back at the first Fritschis they have come a long way and so I am looking forward to seeing what Tyrolia does next for their 2.0 version. Hopefully they work for you Joestrummer.
joestrummer

2013-09-11 19:56:22

I'm an 80/20 kind a guy: 80% fun; 20% work. These bindings are the same. 80% front side; 20% side country.
skifreak

2013-09-11 20:56:16

I agree, given their weight they are more of a free-ride AT bindings and you hit the percentages bang on.

Enjoy 'em.