WTB tech bindings for an absolute beginer

[Huskier]

Not in the mood to play tariff Russian roulette. The skier is in her second season. She wants to tour. ( I know) Short list includes tectons (preferred) shifts, and backlands or re-banded equivalent. In short, safety oriented or at least have the little bumper to make stepping in easier. Looking to stay under 3hundy, preferably closer to 2.

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[altacoup]

I have some dynafit speed turns. They don’t have any extra features but are bomber. Hardly skied and come with B&D riser plates for toe and screws. I’d sell them for $[emoji637][emoji638][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]+ shipping

[skis_the_trees]

In classic TGR style, here's unsolicited input...I'm a big fan of the MTN aka Backland and agree it is easy to step into them for beginners. They are 1/2 the weight (or less) of the other bindings you have mentioned which is strong incentive for this option. Shifts just look miserable for touring!That said, the Dynafit Radical toes with the power towers are equally easy to step into. You can get the newest generation Speed Radical for ~$300 new with a 10 year warranty! For a light skier or non-charger they ski about the same as the MTNs, and the heel risers won't go floppy (or can be fixed if they do).

[XXX-er]

I think a tech binding with brakes is a good idea for the newby don't forget to teach her how to clear a tech binding

[ripvanwinter]

Look at sideline swap. There’s some pretty affordable deals there on the ten DIN shifts. Good way to start someone out as she’s probably not going to want to have multiple pairs of skis at this point and skiing resort groomers in tech bindings will suck for her.

Short uphills and side country in shifts is WAY better than resorts in tech in my experience. Never skied in tectons though.

[Jimi_Lee]

Call Tim @ Ski Boot Rx (https://www.skibootrx.com/) and ask for Tyrolia Almonte with the soft springs and get a new binding in your price range. New maybe the best safety I can think of with tech bindings. Plus you support a brick-and-mortar store that supports TGR community.