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| Dynafit TLT Speed Lite Alpine
Touring Binding: Product Review |
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| What the TelemarkSki staff thinks... |
What the manufacturer's Marketing Dept. thinks... |
What independent testers think... |
Summary - Once know as the lightest AT binding on the planet, the TLT lacks some of the convenience of alpine-style AT bindings, but if you need a dedicated backcountry binding and want to go lightweight - Dynafit is the way to go.
The TLT Speed Lite is refined for the likes of rando racers and ski runners. When every ounce counts, all trails point to Dynafit.
This simple, proven design has been around for 12 years and has changed very little during that time. The TLT tours well and has a very reliable release, with a maximum DIN setting of 10. Climbing and touring is tons easier with less weight on you feet, and energy saved can be used on the way back down. These bindings don't have the step-in / step-out convenience of heavier AT bindings, and they can't take quite as much abuse either. Also, in situations of very extreme ski flex the binding can pre-release. That said, these are the bindings many skiers choose for big mountain, extreme descents (the toe piece can be "locked" if you are in a situation where you absolutely cannot lose a ski). If you get the TLT, you'll need a Dynafit compatible AT boot and can currently choose from models by Dynafit, Scarpa, and Garmont. It may look a little different than an alpine binding and can take a little getting used to, but this light weight binding rocks! |
The new standard in lightweight construction.
Based on the successes of its 2005/2006 season, Dynafit has introduced the TLT Speed Lite model, optimized and reduced in weight. The designers cut out all superfluous details that add unnecessary weight for ski touring and racing. The result is an astonishing 275g with full functionality and stability.
Optimized function and reduced weight for perfect performance. |
Backcountry magazine: "For the most part, I didn't notice any performance difference between the Speed Lites and the Vertical models - same skiability. Given their super-light weight, that's saying something. The low heel-rise is not much of an issue for me because I stick to low-angle skin tracks to improve climbing efficiency. I got used to Dynafits without brakes on super-wide skis, so the lack of a brake option was not a big deal either."
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