Black Crows set - Nocta skis, 122 mm + straps, binding T13

Nocta 2022/2023 set

After just a few turns, you will find that this is not just any ski - the nocta is armed with great controllability and perfect stability for your freeriding adventures. No powder will be too deep, no place too narrow. Even a small mistake in technique will not ruin your ride and you will fully enjoy the fresh powder. The Nocta will not let you down even on a hard surface, where it remains equally playful and stable. Someone compares driving this model to surfing the waves, but who knows... maybe there will be something serious about it.

These skis turn for you, just saying

• Reverse camber - the ski is perfectly controllable, just tilt it slightly to the edge and it immediately changes direction to where you want.
• Rocker on the toe and heel - shortens the contact length of the ski with the snow - you can easily direct the ski by pivoting.
• Medium hard flex - the ski does not require a large amount of energy or polished technique - it obeys you at the first gentle impulse.
• Paulownia and poplar - a core of a combination of light and heavy wood - the ski is stable, yet responds to your impulses easily and without debate.

No snow will be very deep for you

• Width under the center of 122 mm - enough surface for every powder - you ride on the surface without difficult control.
• Reverse camber - the reverse camber creates a wedge that takes you to the surface - you don't have to focus on keeping your toes from burning. Nocta will do it for you.
• Rocker on the tip - enhances the effect of reverse camber and increases buoyancy - maintaining front-back balance will be a piece of cake for you.

You won't lose stability even at high speed

• 26 m radius - the long radius gives you the stability you need even at higher speeds and long turns - the skis don't bite, they stay calm and sure.
• Poplar reinforcement under the binding - strengthens the middle of the ski, absorbs vibrations - unevenness or a change of direction will not throw you off.
• Triaxial and biaxial fiberglass reinforcement - even with a width of 122 mm, the ski has high torsional stiffness - the ski will not surprise you, you feel stable on it and you can easily predict its behavior.
• Long active edge in the arc - the more you spin the ski, the more stable you feel.

He will forgive you even a small mistake

• Reverse camber – unless you have the fore/aft balance tuned or the snow type is changing, the Nocta won't shoot you out due to camber or kick you out with a lot of toe pressure. She remains wild but tolerant.
• Medium hard flex - it won't punish your every mistake right away, but it likes to give you a second chance.
• Rocker on the toe and heel - shortens the contact of the ski with the snow - does not kick you while driving and lets you drift even in difficult narrow places.

Tecton 13

The Fritschi Tecton 13 binding is intended for freeriders who demand uncompromising driving characteristics, high safety and low weight for off-piste virgin powder. Fritschi Tecton 13 is the first freeride spike binding with a safety tip and the stiffest downhill heel on the market . For all those who are looking for bindings for the slopes and pedaling, but do not want to compromise on factors such as safety or binding stiffness and driving characteristics.

The main advantages of the Fritschi Tecton 13 binding:

• It turns off reliably and with Swiss precision only at the moment of a fall, not when the terrain is uneven (the toe and heel of the binding can absorb shocks thanks to dynamic elasticity).
• It switches off purposefully even in walking mode - when covered by an avalanche, loss of balance during ascent or falling during short descents on tracks.
• Rigid downhill heel for perfect transmission of forces from the legs to the skis - perfect downhill properties.
• The sliding heel adapts to the bending of the ski, so you can use its full potential.
• Possibility to switch from walking mode to downhill mode without untying the shoes.
• Controlling tying with a mallet or in a simple curl is a bonus that will make the whole day's hike more pleasant .

Pedaling and yet downhill binding

Downhill bindings are proven and their heel construction is unsurpassed, and that's where the Fritschi Tecton 13 comes from. Its rigid, non-rotating heel without a joint has no play and enables direct transfer of ski forces to each edge of the ski. Thus, better controllability and driving safety are achieved. Furthermore, a better transmission of forces is also achieved by means of:

• the spoon is pressed by the jaw of the heel on a large area,
• the grooves in the heel fit into the inserts on the shoe and thus increase the lateral stiffness of the binding,
• I lean the ski boot on the heel pad,
• large screw spacing,
• by attaching the heel directly to the ski,
• large and wide contact area under the toe and heel.

The heel of the binding is loaded with 4x more force than the toe when riding, and that is why the Tecton 13 has a sensitive toe and a stiff (downhill) heel. Thanks to the precise transfer of the load to the edge of the ski , you will fully enjoy your ride.

Really stiff heel for a perfect riding experience

The spoon does not move even a millimeter in the heel thanks to the Power Rail grooves, which protrude from the heel and fit exactly into the grooves in the ski boot intended for the rear binding tips. In this way , the spoon is fixed in the vertical and horizontal direction and your every movement is transferred from the ski boot to the ski without loss of energy. Thanks to this, you will be able to control the skis perfectly and have the much-needed confidence when driving. This will be appreciated not only by every good rider, but also by a beginner who is still getting used to free terrain.

Excellent skiing thanks to the active heel

The active sliding heel adapts to the ski boot by up to 10 mm when the ski bends during the ride and enables smooth bending of the ski along its entire length, which is a necessary feature of the binding for perfect skiing. A binding that does not have an active heel will prevent the ski from bending, stiffening the middle, and the ski will bend only before and behind the binding, which significantly worsens its driving characteristics. Fritschi has eliminated this problem, which is why the Tecton 13 binding is also great for all-day resort skiing.

The highest safety for spike bindings

The Fritschi Tecton 13 ski mountaineering binding is based on the design of a downhill binding, where the toe switches off to the sides according to the DIN switch-off force setting . Thanks to this, it shuts off precisely under rotational forces and does not cause torsional fractures. Health and safety is the main principle that the Swiss manufacturer Fritschi deals with in the development of its products. Safety is more important than weight.

Only turns binding off when you really need it

With classic spike bindings, it is easy to accidentally switch off during a descent, which can have fatal consequences on steep descents. The construction solution of the toe and foot of the Tecton 13 binding has a dynamic elasticity of 13 mm or 9 mm, which in other words can be imagined as clearance to absorb the forces arising from driving over bumps or sudden impacts. Even when driving vigorously on hard or heavy snow , there is no unwanted shutdown.

• The Fritschi Tecton 13 doesn't shut off too soon, but only after overcoming 13 mm of lateral travel at the toe and 9 mm up at the heel.
• This path is sufficient to consume energy so that the binding does not switch off unintentionally after a short-term exceedance of the set tripping force DIN - in the event of a jump or bumping into an unevenness.
• The binding switches to the side even with the toe set for walking - an important feature when buried in an avalanche, losing balance during ascent or falling on short descents on tracks.

The dynamic elasticity of the Fritschi Tecton 13 binding is the same as the downhill binding that the Fritschi company has been producing for over 30 years and today uses this know-how in the development of skialp bindings.

Safe and lightweight freetouring binding

The weight of the equipment is also important, which is why the Fritschi Tecton 13 binding is made of carbon and fiberglass, now complemented by proven modern polymers. From design to production, everything takes place in Switzerland. Polymers reinforced with carbon and fiberglass are lighter than metal parts and at the same time have higher strength and durability. Although light weight is very important, the Fritschi brand always prioritizes safety and reliability.

Easy to turn on even on a steep slope

The new generation Fritschi Tecton 13 has an innovative designed tip that you can "kick" even blindly because it has:

• stops from below,
• stops from the sides,
• stop on the tip of the ski boot,
• sensitive trigger.

Thanks to this, when the toe ski is turned on, the ski is precisely guided into the correct position - it is located between the spikes and a sensitive trigger, and even with a little pressure it releases the spikes, which fit exactly into the inserts in the ski boot.

Binding properties

• Comfortable control with a mallet or with bent knees - you can comfortably switch the binding to the rising position and adjust the heel with the mallet. To switch to downhill, the binding of the Fritschi Tecton 13 can be controlled with just the wand without the need to bend over to bind.
• Switching from downhill to ascent without turning off the spoon - you can comfortably switch from downhill to walking with the Tecton 12 binding by lifting the heel, when the entire heel is subsequently pushed back. You will appreciate this during ridge hikes or short passages of descent during the ascent, when it is safer to turn your heel into the downhill position on the belts.
• It does not freeze - the Fritsichi Tecton 13 ski binding is designed so that snow does not get into it, which could compress and turn into ice. Therefore, the binding works reliably in any snow and temperature.
• Adjustable binding dimensions – The heel of the binding is adjustable up to 25 mm (60 mm when using a rental mat). The binding is not compatible with "noseless" spoons TLT 7, TLT 8, DNA, PDG, Arcteryx Procline, and all that have a shank shorter than 6 mm, such as Atomic Backland (an extension is required here).
• Drilling for any ski - Fritschi Tecton 13 has easily replaceable brakes (80/90/100/110/120mm) and thanks to this it is possible to drill the binding for any other ski.
• Harshajzny - the binding is compatible with Harshajznym and there is no need to switch off the binding when putting them on. The binding is also adapted to use a safety line.

Kohl Alpinist

Unique climbing belts for ski alpinists designed especially for long transitions, when you need maximum slip, high resistance and excellent grip even in -30 ° C or spring temperatures. Belts consist of only two layers, when vulcanization is used and the belt is therefore lighter and 100% waterproof. The fibers of quality mohair are longer and can withstand rougher handling. The adhesive layer is modified with Smart Glue technology, which enables the strips to be glued together even at low temperatures, and at the same time, it is not necessary to use separation foils or nets without compromising the quality.

• Material of the rising layer: 100% mohair
• Adhesive layer material: Smart Glue
• Version: Universal
• Supplied widths: 130 mm
• Temperature: -30 °C
• Membrane: No, vulcanized layer - 100% waterproof
• Impregnation: Yes - fluorocarbon
• Can be trimmed for any ski: Yes
• Included in the package: bag, trimming knife, Universal set for attaching the classic and twintip foot

Smart Glue – newly developed glue

One of the things that you need with skialp belts is that the adhesive (adherent) layer holds firmly on the slide even in the most demanding conditions. The Austrian manufacturer KOHLA is a leader in adhesive layer technologies and is constantly improving and innovating them. The proof is the newly developed Smart Glue, which you can really rely on and it holds great even in really cold weather.

• When gluing ski mountaineering belts with Smart Glue glue, you do not need to use a separation film and you only need 60% of the force to unglue compared to standard belts.

Excellent slide

Climbing belts KOHLA ALPINIST 100% Mohair Universal are fast, have an excellent slide, will not slow you down in fast movement and will save much-needed energy during a several-day transition. This is thanks to the mohair used and the method of braiding the fibers:

• mohair fibers, their cut and quality, are chosen exactly so that they are fast and have the best possible glide even on variable snow
• the fibers have a special treatment that improves the glide even more
• the use of a longer fiber significantly increases the resistance and life of the belt while maintaining a very fast slide.

It holds firmly even in spring weather

In order for the climbing belt to reliably hold on the slide, both the slide and the adhesive layer must be dry. If moisture from the snow gets on the glue, it stops working, peels off, freezes and doesn't hold. For this reason, these KOHLA ALPINIST climbing belts use vulcanization technology, in which the fiber is directly sealed into the bottom layer and the belt is therefore 100% waterproof. So you can enjoy your ski tour without worries, because the glue holds firmly, does not freeze and works great even in spring winters on wet snow.
Belts with vulcanized technology have a longer lifespan, because the hair is woven into the fabric and at the same time baked into the underlying rubber. Thanks to this, the belt does not get wet and has a significantly higher grip in demanding spring conditions.

Impregnated climbing belts

Good risers must hold well on the skis and glide well on the snow. Wet snow can stick to wet tracks, and there is nothing more annoying than having to drag half a kilo of snow on your leg. The belts stop sliding and it takes a lot of force unnecessarily. All KOHLA climbing belts are impregnated with fluorocarbon and snow does not stick to them.

• The impregnation repels moisture and thus prevents snow from sticking to the fibers.
• The impregnation improves the glide - climbing belts are faster and movement is easier.
• Impregnation increases the resistance of the fibers - climbing belts last longer.
• Climbing belts dry faster.
• The impregnation is environmentally friendly - without solvents and toxic substances and is biodegradable.

Still like new

With frequent use or after several seasons, the impregnation effect may decrease. In this case , you can easily renew it with KOHLA DRY CLIMB skin impregnation spray or KOHLA impregnation wax. The wax is small and convenient to have on a hike in a backpack, especially for a several-day transition.

Gender: unisex