About Fritschi Swiss Bindings
For more than 60 years, Fritschi Swiss Bindings has been at the forefront of technological innovation in the ski touring binding market. The quality products are developed and manufactured entirely in the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Fritschi Swiss has always aimed at addressing a wide range of user requirements by creating bindings that are the best in the world for ascending and descending the mountain, while being light weight and comfortable, as well as safe and powerful.
The new collection
The latest generation of Fritschi pin bindings is based on the models known for their exceptional safety and performance. The exclusive Tecton, Vipec Evo and Xenic pin bindings are now even more functional and durable thanks to innovative developments.
The new generation of Tecton 13 – $699.95
Power pack for free skiing und touring
The Tecton is perfect for free skiers seeking active, dynamic skiing adventures in challenging terrain. Regardless of whether you get to the top under your own steam or you take a ski lift.
The Tecton will not only impress powder fans due to its downhill performance excellence. It holds securely on the very steepest slopes and only releases if it really has to. And it is just as good for climbing. Its low weight and ease of use make powder slopes effortlessly accessible.
Highlights of the new features
- Highest safety and performance with the lowest weight.
- Extensive further developments to the front and heel unit make handling smoother and more intuitive.
- State-of-the-art carbon and fiberglass-reinforced composite materials and high-quality metals make the binding more durable.
- New design with color clips in copper underline the powerful character.
Learn more about Tecton:
The alpine heel ensures constant direct traction. To prevent lateral loss of power, two additional rails engage in the back of the boot and fix it firmly in the middle.
| Technical data | Exclusive features | |
| 550 g / unit Without ski brake (50 g) |
Fixed alpine heel piece with rail | |
| DIN 5 – 13 adjustable front and rear, can be verified on ski binding measuring device | Lateral release at the toe with 13 mm elasticity per side | |
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Ski brake 80/90/100/110/120 mm |
Emergency release during
ascent |
The new generation of the Vipec Evo – $ 649.95
Multitalent for every type of ski tour
The multi-faceted Vipec Evo is the perfect choice for both experienced ski tourers and newcomers. It is ideally suited to high-mountain tours with challenging downhill runs or for the leisurely exploration of snow-covered mountain landscapes.
The integrated safety technology of alpine bindings, with lateral release at the toe and frontal release at the heel, ensure a secure hold in any situation and, if necessary, reliable release.
Highlights of the new features
- Most safety features with the lowest weight.
- The technically redesigned toe and heel units increase functionality and simplify operation. For example, the newly developed opening lever enables a smooth transition from walking to downhill mode and vice versa.
- State-of-the-art carbon and fiberglass-reinforced composite materials and high-quality metals make the binding more durable.
- The new design gives the Vipec Evo a modern, elegant appearance with individually interchangeable color clips in blue, linden green and black.
Learn more about Vipec Evo:
DIN-value adjustment and lateral release at the toe, where the lateral forces act in the event of a fall. The high elasticity of
13 mm on each side prevents pre-release.
| Technical data | Exclusive features
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| 500 g / unit Without ski brake (50 g) |
Fixed, non-rotating heel unit | |
| DIN 4 – 12 adjustable front and rear, can be verified on ski binding measuring device | Lateral release at the toe with 13 mm elasticity per side | |
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Ski brake 80/90/100/110/120 mm |
Emergency release during
ascent |
The new generation of Xenic 10 / 7– $ 549.95
Peak performer for alpine touring
The Xenic is the most complete lightweight binding for high-mountain skiers who attack full-on when going up, but also go full-speed downhill on any kind of alpine terrain. It also suits those who are working on their fitness on the slope.
The Xenic enables long ascents and difficult routes to be mastered with less effort to allow you to reach the peaks more quickly. Unique in the lightweight category, it also makes descents a real pleasure. With a secure hold at all times, secure ski guiding and reliable release in any situation.
Highlights and new features
- The unique binding system prevents pre-release. The pin levers in the toe therefore do not need to be locked as a preventative measure for the descent.
- The newly designed toe and heel units make the Xenic more stable as well as smoother and easier to operate.
- State-of-the-art carbon and fiberglass-reinforced composite materials and high-quality metals make the binding more durable.
Learn more about Xenic:
The power is transferred directly to the ski via the extra-wide support of the heel unit.
| Technical data | Exclusive features
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| 280 g / unit Without ski brake (45 g) |
Extremely wide support for the rotating heel | |
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DIN 4 – 10 / 3 – 7 adjustable at the rear, can be verified on ski binding measuring device |
Patented system of horizontally sliding pin levers. Locking not necessary on the descent. | |
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Ski brake 75 / 85 / 95 / 105 mm |
DIN-values for lateral and vertical release separately and continuously adjustable |
Fritschi Swiss Binding’s 2024-5 collection will be available online and at select retailers this fall.
Media Inquiries
For additional information on the collection please go here. For more images of the bindings please go here. For media inquiries, please reach out to Colin Suszynski at colin.suszynski@backbone.media
