Fritschi Vipec Evo 12 adjustable 60 mm alpine ski binding, blue/linden green/black

The Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 binding is intended for ski alpinists who demand high safety, reliability and great driving characteristics on difficult descents. It is suitable for ski mountaineers after lower limb injuries or as a universal binding for ski touring, ski alpinism and downhill skiing in resorts .

Main advantages of the Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 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 also switches off in walking mode – when buried 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.
• Possibility to switch from walking mode to downhill mode without untying the shoes.
• Controlling tying with a mallet while standing is a bonus that will make the whole day's hike more pleasant .
• The binding is reinforced with metal elements on the toe and heel for even greater durability .
• Supplied with a rental binding heel pad with an adjustment range of 60 mm.

The highest safety for spike bindings

The Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 ski touring binding is based on the design of a downhill binding, where the tip opens sideways according to the DIN release force setting . Thanks to this, it opens precisely under rotational forces and prevents 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 Vipec EVO 12 binding tip has a dynamic elasticity of 13 mm, which in other words can be thought of as clearance to absorb the forces created by driving over bumps or sudden bumps. Even when driving vigorously on hard or heavy snow , there is no unwanted shutdown.

• The Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 does not switch off too early, but only after overcoming 13 mm of travel and 2 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 disengages even with the tip set to walking - an important feature when buried in an avalanche, losing balance while climbing, or falling during short descents on tracks.
• The dynamic elasticity of the Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 binding is the same as the downhill binding that the Fritschi company has been producing for more than 30 years and today uses this know-how in the development of skialp bindings.

Stiff heel and perfect downhill properties

The rigid, non-rotating heel without a joint has no play and enables the direct transfer of forces from the ski boot to the edge of the ski. Thus, better controllability and driving safety are achieved. Better transmission of forces is also achieved by:

• 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 driving, and that is why the Vipec EVO 12 has a sensitive toe and a stiff heel. Thanks to the precise transfer of the load to the edge of the ski, you will fully enjoy your ride.

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 cause the ski to bend, the center will stiffen, 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 Vipec EVO 12 binding is also great for all-day skiing in the resort.

Easy to turn on even on a steep slope

The new generation Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 has an innovative tip that you can "kick" even blindly because it has:

• bottom stops
• side stops
• ski boot tip stop
• sensitive trigger

Thanks to this, when turning on the tip of the ski boot, it 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.

Safe and at the same time pleasantly light skialp binding

The weight of the equipment is also important, which is why the Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 binding is made of carbon and glass fibers, 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.

Other key binding properties

• Comfortable stick control – during the ascent and transition to the descent, the Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 binding can be controlled with just the stick without the need to bend over to the binding
• Switching from downhill to ascent without taking off the ski boot - binding Vipec EVO 12 you can comfortably switch from downhill to walking with a stick by moving the heel backwards. You will appreciate this on ridge hikes, short descent passages during the ascent, when it is safer to fasten your heel on the harness in the descent position.
• It does not freeze - the Fritsichi Vipec EVO 12 ski binding is designed so that snow does not get into it, which could be crushed and turned 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). Binding is not compatible with "noseless" skis TLT 7, TLT 8, DNA, PDG
• Re-drilling for any ski - Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 has easily replaceable brakes (80/90/100/110/120 mm) and thanks to this, it is possible to re-drill the bindings 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 for the use of a safety cable