Fritschi Tecton

[jackattack]

I’ve had these in a box for a few seasons, originally I’d planned on a japow trip but Covid took care of that. I finally pulled them out for the EuroBBI setup. I took them out on some boilerplate for a shakedown and they skied well. The heels feel a little sticky when manually engaging them on the bench. Has anyone else noticed that, is there a spot that needs lubricant periodically?

[dllllllll]

Recently one of my toe pieces developed much more lateral play than the other. I mostly notice this in touring mode (with or without toe locked). I haven't noticed it while skiing with my heel locked, but I have to assume that there is still more lateral play in the toe with the heel locked -- I just have been skiing them pretty conservatively.

Anyone else experience this or have any ideas about what might be going on?

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[Piazzano]

So far my bindings have been really good this season except for my last two days. The heelpiece seemed to have slid backwards (like it would as the ski flexes) and will not slide forwards again. I walked out of the binding while skiing and went to step in and when the heelpiece clicked in, it was 1-2cm further back than it was before. Adjusted BSL screw to compensate so I could ski out, then reset the forward pressure/BSL that night. The next day during my first transition I had the same issue happen. Took it into a shop and when they pulled the heelpiece off of the track the worm screw was completely frozen and encased in ice. I haven't skied them since. Any ideas how to prevent this?

[frorider]

Silicon grease.

[kid-kapow]

Recently one of my toe pieces developed much more lateral play than the other. I mostly notice this in touring mode (with or without toe locked). I haven't noticed it while skiing with my heel locked, but I have to assume that there is still more lateral play in the toe with the heel locked -- I just have been skiing them pretty conservatively.

Anyone else experience this or have any ideas about what might be going on?

I have no idea what might cause this, bbut just to clarify something - the toes does not lock out, the walk mode just adds tension/friction to the mechanism. It is one of their selling features that the bindings will actually release in walk mode, though that could also add a tiny bit of play (which should be symmetrical). Have you reached out to BD and have them give their take on them? The warrenty process over yonder seems pretty low threshold, so might be worth a shot as well.

i learned today my fisher transalp cs uses "somatec"

Tectons and Transalp CS? That is quite the odd pairing.

[Climbers Right]

I think the new carbon ones no longer have this but doesn't it have a pin width adjustment? I haven't swapped boots with mine in almost 4 years or whatever but i thought i remembered having slop until I adjusted that

[DGamms]

after trying around, thinking and comparing. the whole issue did not make sense.

i taut anybody is interested here.
just for your info, fischer transalp boots are not compatible with tectons.
first of all the speed nose.
second somatec
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here is a pic of the inserts not in the center line

Interesting…

I have lots of days with my Travers CS in both Tectons and Xenics. Seems to work just fine, never a prelease and appropriate lateral release at the toe when needed out of the Tectons.

As an aside: the Travers ski downhill a lot better with an Intuition Tour Wrap and a Pulse Labs power strap added.

[f=ma]

So the forward release tab broke off one of the toes. I could reinstall the tab, however the plastic holding it in is gone, so it'll probably fall off in the future.

Anyone have this issue? Anyone ski them with no toe release tab? Normal pin bindings don't have forward release tabs, so maybe?

[Dan816]

BD customer service has also offered me the option to swap out the Tecton heels for Vipec heels to address the issue. Good option because all you have to do is pull the heel and not the mounting plate for an easy swap without needing to redrill.

Did you end up making this swap? Any photos of vipec heels going onto tectons? I may want to make a similar mod.

[summit]

Did you end up making this swap? Any photos of vipec heels going onto tectons? I may want to make a similar mod.

What is it you want to ski? You just back off the length adjust screw moving it back on the plate, take it off, and put the other one on.

I've been swapping Tecton and Vipec heels since the Tecton came out. It's nice for when this week is smashing chalky tech and next week is a hut trip.

[NorCalNomad]

+1 for swapping around my Vipec and Tecton pieces all the time

[Dan816]

Good to know. I'm planning to put a Tecton on a biggish ski that I'll drive with some rossi alltracks most of the time. I want to take the ski on a Canada hut trip, though, and I want to drive it with my tlt6's, which don't seem compatible. Have a friend with old vipec's though, so I'm wondering if I could borrow his heels for a week in order to bring the ski to Canada. Any thoughts on compatibility between older vipec models and newer tectons? Thanks.

[NorCalNomad]

You could also get this and make your tlt's compatible with the Tectons. But might not be worth sinking that cost and effort into such an old boot.

Also I've run 2nd gen vipec toes with Tecton heels. In DH mode there isn't a functional difference* between the Vipec and Tecton toes (slight tweaks to forward release geometry)

[BlazersTimbers503]

Just wanted to hop on here and say holy S#%& Tecton 13’s are awesome. I mounted them on some Backland 117’s and I’ve only spent a few days on them at Snowbird (no uphill yet) so far, but I feel like they’re at least as good as my Shifts were on the downhill. And I can only imagine how much better they’ll be to tour on. Anyways, new Tecton fanboy here.


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[Dan816]

Anyone know the differences between tecton 12 and 13 other than release values? Google doesn't.

[BlazersTimbers503]

Anyone know the differences between tecton 12 and 13 other than release values? Google doesn't.

According to Blister: “The latest Tecton sees its max release value increased by one, features reinforced materials for improved durability, and offers easier step-in.”

I believe I read somewhere that the 12’s were wearing down/damaging the toe lip of some riders’ boots and they updated the 13’s to prevent that from happening. I might be making that up, though…

[Huskier]

Just wanted to hop on here and say holy S#%& Tecton 13’s are awesome. I mounted them on some Backland 117’s and I’ve only spent a few days on them at Snowbird (no uphill yet) so far, but I feel like they’re at least as good as my Shifts were on the downhill. And I can only imagine how much better they’ll be to tour on. Anyways, new Tecton fanboy here.


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Skied tecton 13 carbon's and Shift back to back on a softish day. Couldn't tell much of a difference. Found the step in to be the easiest of the 4+ tech bindings I've used. But holy hell switching to tour mode or just fiddling on the bench, mind your fingers! Gonna get bit one of these days.

[XavierD]

I have more confidence in the Tecton than the Shift for resort use.


Only advantage of shift IMO is being able to use full Alpine sole boots with it.

[jackattack]

I have a pair of Tecton 12s that have been developing some play between the pins. It's a small amount of noticeable movement from side to side on the bench or when riding a chair. I've only had a heel release recently, so it hasn't affected skiability. I thought I tightened it up by increasing the forward pressure one click but it didn't stick. How much of a pain is it to adjust the pin index nut? Worthwhile?

[f=ma]

From my experience, adjusting the pin nut did nothing

[adrian.bee]

Search bar let me down. Is the ski crampon sizing off at all? For a 105 ski would 100mm work?

[~mikey b]

the new Tecton do not fit the old brakes

I’ve got 3 pair of Tecton 12 that I’ve been using for 3 years and a new set of 13 - I really like these bindings

only time I’ve ever had an issue was an unexpected release in the backcountry that I blame on myself - mud in the toes

[~mikey b]

Search bar let me down. Is the ski crampon sizing off at all? For a 105 ski would 100mm work?

as I recall they run wide

the brakes sure as hell do

[NorCalNomad]

Search bar let me down. Is the ski crampon sizing off at all? For a 105 ski would 100mm work?

You might be gambling. Skimo.co and their measurements.

My 90's measure 94mm and my 115's measure 120

[soupcan66]

Has anyone played around with shimming the toe piece of their tectons? Maybe I’m a bit of a weiner but the 10mm ramp delta on my short BSL feels like I’m tippy toeing around when things get gross. Found a 5mm thick cutting board for $1.99 and the tools to make it happen but wanted to see if anyone had done it before?