Fritschi Tecton 10 ski touring binding, metallic blue/bordeaux violet/black

The Fritschi Tecton 10 binding is designed for women, juniors, and lighter-weight men who love freeride and demand uncompromising performance, high safety, and low weight for ascents to virgin powder off-piste. The Fritschi Tecton 10 is a freeride touring binding with a safety toe and the stiffest downhill heel on the market. For everyone looking for a binding for both downhill skiing and touring, but unwilling to compromise on safety, binding stiffness, or performance.

Main advantages of the Fritschi Tecton 10 binding

• Reliably and with Swiss precision, it releases only in the event of a fall, not due to terrain irregularities (both the toe and heel of the binding can absorb impacts thanks to dynamic elasticity).
• Releases intentionally even in walk mode – in case of avalanche burial, loss of balance during ascent, or falls during short descents on skins.
• Stiff downhill heel for perfect power transfer from your legs to the skis – perfect downhill performance.
• The sliding heel adapts to the ski's flex, allowing you to utilize its full potential.
• Ability to switch from walk mode to ski mode without releasing the boot from the binding.
• Operating the binding with a pole or a simple bend is a bonus that enhances the enjoyment of a full-day tour.
• The binding is reinforced with metal elements on the toe and heel for even greater durability.
• The heel of the binding is adjustable up to 25 mm

A touring binding that's also for downhill

Downhill bindings are proven, and their heel construction is unsurpassed. The Fritschi Tecton 10 is based on these, featuring a stiff, non-rotating heel without a pivot, offering no play and enabling direct power transfer from the skier to the ski edge. This results in better control and safety while skiing. Further power transfer is achieved through:

• The skier is pressed by the heel piece over a large area
• Grooves in the heel engage with the inserts on the boot, increasing the binding's lateral stiffness
• The skier is supported by a pad on the heel
• Wide screw spacing
• Heel attachment directly to the ski
• Large and wide contact area under the toe and heel

The heel of the binding experiences 4x greater force than the toe during skiing, which is why the Tecton 10 has a sensitive toe and a stiff (downhill) heel. Thanks to the precise transfer of forces to the ski edge, you will fully enjoy your ride.

A truly stiff heel for a perfect skiing experience

The skier's heel will not move even a millimeter thanks to the Power Rail grooves, which extend from the heel piece and precisely engage with the grooves in the boot designed for the rear binding pins. This secures the boot in both vertical and horizontal directions, and every movement is transferred from the boot to the ski without energy loss. This allows you to control the skis excellently and have the much-needed confidence while skiing. This will be appreciated not only by every good skier but also by beginners who are just getting used to off-piste skiing.

Excellent skiing thanks to the active heel

The active sliding heel adapts to the boot by up to 10 mm as the ski flexes during the ride, allowing for a smooth flex of the ski along its entire length, which is a necessary feature for perfect skiing. A binding without an active heel prevents the ski from flexing properly, stiffening the center, and the ski will only flex in front of and behind the binding, significantly worsening its performance. Fritschi has eliminated this problem, making the Tecton 10 binding also ideal for all-day resort skiing.

Maximum safety in tech bindings

The Fritschi Tecton 10 ski touring binding is based on the construction of a downhill binding, where the toe piece releases sideways according to the set DIN release value. This ensures precise release during rotational forces, preventing torsional fractures. Health and safety are the main principles that the Swiss manufacturer Fritschi adheres to in the development of its products. Safety is more important than weight.

The binding releases only when you really need it to

With classic tech bindings, unintentional release during a descent can easily occur, which can have fatal consequences on steep slopes. The constructive solution of the toe and heel pieces of the Tecton 10 binding has a dynamic elasticity of 13 mm and 9 mm, respectively. In other words, this can be imagined as a buffer to absorb forces generated by riding over bumps or sudden impacts. Even during aggressive skiing on hard or heavy snow, unintentional release does not occur.

• The Fritschi Tecton 10 does not release too early, but only after exceeding a travel of 13 mm laterally in the toe and 9 mm upwards in the heel.
• This travel is sufficient to absorb energy so that the binding does not release unintentionally after briefly exceeding the set DIN release value – during a jump or impact with an uneven surface.
• The binding releases sideways even with the toe set to walk mode – an important feature in case of avalanche burial, loss of balance during ascent, or falls during short descents on skins.
• The Fritschi Tecton 10 binding has the same dynamic elasticity as the downhill binding that Fritschi produced for over 30 years, and today this know-how is used in the development of ski touring bindings.

Safe and lightweight freetouring binding

Equipment weight is also important, which is why the Fritschi Tecton 10 binding is made from 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. While low weight is very important, the Fritschi brand always prioritizes safety and reliability.

Easy entry even on steep slopes

The new generation of the Fritschi Tecton 10 features an innovative, redesigned toe piece that you can