fritschi tecton

Escape Route director, James Rettyy, goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss his shops in Squamish and British Columbia, The Dynafit Radical Pro boot, Fritschi Tecton binding, Black Diamond Jetforce packs, DPS skis, and more

Shop Talk: Escape Route, Whistler & Squamish (Ep.138)

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Escape Route director, James Retty, about the shop’s backcountry-only focus; the ski culture(s) of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor; elephant snot; the new Dynafit Radical Pro boot; the Fritschi Tecton; avy pack comparisons, and more.

Blister's Alpine-Touring Binding Shootout: Blister directly compares the Salomon / Atomic Shift MNC 13, Marker Duke PT, CAST Freetour, Marker Kingpin, Fritschi Tecton, Dynafit ST Rotation, G3 ION, and Fritschi Vipec

Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings, 2020

June 2, 2020May 29, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We directly compare several of the current, more downhill-oriented touring bindings, including the Salomon / Atomic Shift MNC 13, Marker Duke PT 16, CAST Freetour, Fritschi Tecton, Marker Kingpin, G3 ION 12, Fritschi Vipec EVO, & Dynafit ST Rotation 10. We also discuss what you tend to gain and give up by going to much lighter touring bindings, and in what scenarios that lighter category might make more sense for you.

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Paul Forward reviews the Faction Prime 4.0 for Blister

17/18 Faction Prime 4.0

February 10, 2018February 9, 2018 by Paul Forward

After skiing Faction's new pow touring ski in deep snow in both Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our initial performance impressions.

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Cy Whitling reviews the Fritschi Vipec Evo 12

2020-2021 Fritschi Vipec Evo 12

December 16, 2020December 21, 2017 by Cy Whitling

We weigh in on the new Fritschi Vipec Evo 12, and discuss why we think it is such a good option for a wide range of skiers.

Marker Kingpin Update

October 16, 2017 by Luke Koppa

After months of speculation and concern, we’ve just confirmed that the Marker Kingpin will indeed be available for the 17/18 season. Check out our update for more info, as well as a look at our reviews of the Kingpin.