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Midseason Update: Slatnar Touring Bindings

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Gavin Hess

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Getting ready to put full trust in the Slatnar for some steep turns.

A few months on just one pair of new bindings likely isn’t enough testing time for a full endorsement. Given their new-ness and the interest they have generated, I felt the need to post an update on my impressions of the Slatnar bindings. For some background on the company and bindings, check out the first…

Responses

  1. Scotsman

    Thanks for the review.
    I just bought a pair of Black Crow Solis and those bindings look ideal( for the heel) but I prefer the Ski Trab toe-piece. I’m a convert to the wishbone design of the Trab bindings for touring.
    They are more damp and have eliminated toe-piece icing problems.

    When can we expect an updated review on the Solis?

    1. Gavin Hess

      Hey Scotsman, totally agree with your assessment – I am also a trab convert and continue to prefer their toes – that being said, I think the Slatnar heels are the perfect match to a ski like the Solis, and the toe is plenty good. Perhaps a frankenbinding is in order.

      I wasn’t planning to publish the Solis review until the fall, but I’ve been enjoying it so much that I have been skiing it a ton. It may be a good one for late winter. Long story short with the Solis is that I have found it versatile and agreeable in a pretty wide range of not-deep-powder conditions. Loving it.

  2. Slim

    How is step in with these? Asking since many U springs require a very firm stomp.

    1. Gavin Hess

      Same as all U-Springs, it requires a firm stomp. It’s not absurd like the old Dynafit Superlight, but its notably more force required than, say, an ATK Haute Route.

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