Fritschi Vipec Evo 12 ski mountaineering binding | 100mm

Fritschi Vipec Evo 12 Ski mountaineering binding | 100mm

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 alpinists after injury to the lower limbs or as a universal binding for skitouring, skialpinimus and downhill skiing in resorts .

The 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.
• Stiff downhill heel for perfect transfer 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.< /li>
• Controlling tying with a mallet while standing is a bonus that will make the whole day's hike more pleasant .

The highest safety for spike bindings

The ski mountaineering binding Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 is based on the construction of a downhill binding, where the tip switches 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 Vipec EVO 12 binding tip has a dynamic elasticity of 13 mm, which in other words can be imagined as clearance for absorbing 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 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 - when jumping or hitting an unevenness.
• The binding also switches off 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 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 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 pitch of screws,
• 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 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 skier by up to 10 mm when the ski is bent while driving 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:

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

Thanks to this, the tip of the ski boot is precisely guided into the correct position when it is turned on - 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 control with a mallet - during ascent and when switching to downhill, the binding of the Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 can be controlled only with the mallet without the need to bend down to bind.
• Switching from downhill to ascent without taking off the ski boots - the Vipec EVO 12 binding allows you to comfortably switch from downhill to walking with a stick by moving the heel backwards. You will appreciate this during ridge hikes, short passages of descent during the ascent, when it is safer on the belts to turn your heel into the downhill position. , 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 pad). The binding is not compatible with "noseless" ski boots TLT 7, TLT 8, DNA, PDG.
• Drilling for any ski - Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 has easily replaceable brake pads (100/110/120 mm) and thanks to this it is possible to drill the binding for any other ski.
• Harshajzny - the binding is compatible with Harshajzny and there is no need to switch off the binding when putting them on. The binding is also adapted to use a safety rope.

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Warranty and quality post-warranty service

For binding Fritschi Vipec EVO 12 purchased in the Czech Republic from authorized dealers, we provide a 3-year warranty, post-warranty service and availability of parts for at least 10 years. Spare parts are in stock in the Czech Republic.

• Availability of spare parts for at least 10 years.