Black Crows Orb Freebird 179, T12 - KH Freeride set

Orb 2022/2023 set

An energetic ski that will gladly support you at higher speeds and during dynamic driving. A longer radius, a long active edge, a poplar core and two titanal plates stored in the "H-shape" support an aggressive dynamic stable ride that is not thrown by any unevenness. You will appreciate the rocker at the tip in combination with the softer flex in powder and spring weather, a great ride awaits you on the slopes and in open terrain. If you are among ambitious sports skiers, you take on new challenges without hesitation and have high expectations from every ride, try the new Black Crows Orb.

Launch the orb in a long arc and enjoy a flood of energy and endorphins

• Two titanal plates in an H-shaped arrangement - dampen vibrations, excellent grip, longitudinal stiffness - you will feel safe and stable.
• Poplar core - flexibility - you will fully enjoy the feeling of sporty driving with high dynamics.
• Long classic camber and extended radius - thanks to the long effective edge, you can enjoy a long aggressive curve like on a race track.
• Dynamic flex - in broken snow like at home, the skis will be perfectly controllable even in bumpy terrain.

The joy of sporty driving on a hard piste and in the broken off-piste next to it

• Increased rocker on the tip - in deeper and broken snow, it increases buoyancy and you will enjoy a dynamic ride on the surface.
• Two titanal plates in an H-shaped arrangement - saving weight and a more flexible toe and heel - more dynamics.

Simple handling will enhance your driving experience

• Width 88 mm - fast dynamic nutrition and sufficient buoyancy will ensure your ride is playful and dynamic wherever you go with your skis.

Fritschi Tecton 12

The Fritschi Tecton 12 binding is designed for freeriders who demand uncompromising ride characteristics, high safety and low weight for off-piste virgin powder. Fritschi Tecton 12 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 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 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 the tying with a mallet or with a simple twist is a bonus that will make an all-day hike more enjoyable .

Pedaling and yet downhill binding

Downhill bindings are proven and their heel construction is unsurpassed, and that's where the Fritschi Tecton 12 comes from. Its rigid non-rotating heel without a joint has no backlash 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. 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, which is why the Tecton 12 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 12 binding is also great for all-day skiing in the resort.

The highest safety for spike bindings

The Fritschi Tecton 12 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 both the tip and the foot of the Tecton 12 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 12 doesn't shut off too soon, but only after overcoming 13 mm of lateral travel in the toe and 9 mm up in 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 turns off 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 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.

Safe and lightweight freetouring binding

The weight of the equipment is also important, which is why the Fritschi Tecton 12 binding is made of carbon, 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.

Easy to turn on even on a steep slope

The new generation Fritschi Tecton 12 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 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.

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 12 can be controlled with just the stick without having to bend down 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 the heel into the downhill position with the belts.
• It does not freeze - the Fritsichi Tecton 12 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 skis - Fritschi Tecton 12 has easily replaceable brakes and thanks to this it is possible to drill the binding for any other skis.
• 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's Freeride

Fresh powder and groomed slopes in the mountain resort. KOHLA FREERIDE Mixmohair belts will allow you to go down all day and again and again your dream lines. Even if you stick them several times a day, they will not let you down. These risers are suitable for any snow. With a width of 135 mm, you can easily adapt them to any ski model, including twin-tips. With the new Smart Glue adhesive technology, handling the strips will be much easier - they stick well and for a long time, the strips are easy to peel apart. If you are looking for reliable climbing belts for freeride and freetouring, read on.

• Material of rising layer: Mixmohair
• Adhesive layer material: Smart Glue
• Version: Multifit
• Supplied widths: 135 mm
• Available lengths: 149-155 cm, 156-162 cm, 163-169 cm, 170-176 cm, 177-183 cm, 184-190 cm, 191-197 cm
• Temperature: -30 °C
• Membrane: No, vulcanized layer - 100% waterproof
• Impregnation: Yes - fluorocarbon
• Can be trimmed for any ski: Yes
• Package includes: bag, cutting knife

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

The climbing belts KOHLA FREERIDE Mixmohair are fast, have an excellent slide, will not slow you down in fast movement and will save the energy so necessary for the descent. 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 climbing belts KOHLA FREERIDE Mixmohair 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, 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.