9/28/2023 0 Comments Black diamond helio 95 reviewAside from this, ATK, an Italian-based company known for making parts for Ferrari, absolutely nailed these bindings and then allowed Black Diamond to throw their brand on it. The price would be the only deterrent if someone is on a budget and wants to start with a cheaper setup. They are solid on the up and downhill, extremely durable, and have great release technology. Overall, I have found it incredibly difficult to find anything I don’t like about these bindings. The Dynafit 12s were another binding I considered coming in at $650, yet, once again, I was a little worried about the plastic exterior compared to the Helio’s stainless steel design. So if the $100 can spare me another two seasons, it would absolutely be worth it. Black Diamond Helio Recon 95 review - Freeride Gear Skis Black Diamond Black Diamond Helio Recon 95 Black Diamond Helio Recon 95 Compare Category: Ski touring Level: Advanced Brand: Black Diamond Model year: 2021 Measure (Tip/Waist/Tail): 123/95/113 mm Turning radius: 19. The Fritschi Vipec 12 was another option I considered at $599, yet I (correctly) decided the Helio 350 would likely last longer. With a $699 price tag, these certainly are not cheap bindings. I was pretty fearful yet thankful I could rely on these bindings to get me through safely. This required us to take two raps on extremely icy terrain into the couloir and make pretty sketchy jump turns throughout the day. I had the pleasure of skiing the NW couloir of the Pfiefferhorn in the Wasatch Mountains. Just burly enough to control my skis and have never doubted their ability to get me through tough terrain. I love how solid these provide on the downhill. They are strikingly similar bindings, with the ATK RT having a release rating of 8 instead of 12, which as a smaller guy, suits me just fine. For instance, I demoed some ATK RT 8 bindings (weighing in at 260 grams) and felt they performed downhill just as well as the Helio 350s (weighing in at 350 grams). However, I believe someone can get similar downhill quality with a bit less weight. Downhill Performance: I wouldn’t say the downhill performance is an “issue” at all.Power Transfer: Pretty standard power transfer for what one can expect from an AT binding.Obviously, there are lighter bindings on the market, but none with this reliable release or durability. Weight: 350 grams is extraordinarily light for bindings of this caliber due to its stainless steel construction.The Alu Alloy and stainless steel create a nearly indestructible binding and are a testament to the detail and pride ATK takes in their work. To put this into perspective, I saw at least one pair of Fritschi bindings a day having problems with the plastic snapping. I have only used the bindings for one season however, when I worked at Black Diamond, I did not see a single pair come back through warranty. These come with five magnetic risers, which are extremely easy to adjust with a pole and don’t get jammed up with snow and ice. Uphill Performance: Super smooth weight transfer on uphill.The slide plate allows extra lateral release, which helps to prevent all too common ACL injuries. Release Reliability: Din settings 5-12 with the slide plate make these extremely reliable when releasing (the same cannot be true for most other touring bindings).
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