While we don’t offer that option, it’s important to know the Dodge Boot is a very good option for those wanting to “skin” uphill and have the ultimate downhill performance.
“How’s that” you say?
Let’s talk weight.
The Dodge Boot when used with a lightweight EVA liner (similar to an Intuition liner) weighs only 1400 grams. The popular Dynafit Vulcan AT-only boot weighs in at 1560 grams.
A Dynafit Beast AT-only binding weighs 833 grams. The Tyrolia Ambition frame binding weighs 1020 grams.
Net difference? The AT-only set-up weighs 2393 grams. The Dodge Boot/Tyrolia Ambition binding set-up weighs 2420 grams. So the difference is 27 grams, (less than a 1 ounce First-Class letter)!
Winner: AT-only (but only barely)
Now, let’s talk performance.
The Dodge Boot delivers the ultimate in downhill performance, (we’re talking a boot that has been used on the World Cup circuit.) AT-only boots don’t come close.
The Tyrolia Alpine Touring frame binding (and other similar frame bindings) offer a much better attachment to the skis than an AT-only binding. So you have better downhill control when you’re skiing down those gnarly couloirs and, because the frame binding is less likely to pre-release, you can ski harder. (Ask anyone who’s had their skis with AT bindings pre-release.)
Winner: Dodge/AT frame binding
How about safety?
An AT-only binding simply does not have the safety an Alpine binding has, whether it’s the toe-release or the heel release.
Winner: Dodge/AT frame binding
CONCLUSION: If you’re doing more touring and not as concerned with you’re downhill performance stick with an AT-only set-up. BUT, if you’re skinning up so you can poach some serious downhill lines, you should be in a Dodge Boot.
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