Comparison Review 2019 Tyrolia Bindings

[Philpug]

BRAND	MODEL	STAND HEIGHT (mm)	SETTING RANGE	WEIGHT (g/pr)	STANDARD BRAKE SIZES (mm)	OPTIONAL BRAKE SIZES (mm)	SOLE COMPATIBILITY	COLORS
Tyrolia	Attack2 11 GW	21	3-11	1800	90, 100	78, 115	DIN, GripWalk	White/Silver, Red, Green, Black
Fischer	Attack2 11 AT	28	3-11	1970	90, 100	78, 115	DIN, GripWalk	Black
Tyrolia	Attack2 12 GW	17	3.5-12	2070	85, 95, 110	130, 150	DIN, GripWalk	Matte White
Tyrolia	Attack2 13 GW	17	4-13	2070	85, 95, 110	130, 150	DIN, GripWalk	Red, Green, Black
Fischer	Attack2 13 AT	24	4-13	2230	85, 95, 110	130, 150	DIN, GripWalk	Black
Tyrolia	Attack2 14 AT	24	4-14	2230	*	85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk, WTR, Touring	Black
Fischer/Tyrolia	Attack2 16 GW	17	5-16	2240	*	85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk	Red, Green, Black
Tyrolia	Attack2 18 X GW	17	8-18	2430	*	85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk	Red
Fischer/Tyrolia	Attack2 11 AT Demo	29.5	3-11	2430	85, 90, 100	78, 115	DIN, GripWalk, WTR, Touring	Black
Fischer/Tyrolia	Attack2 13 AT Demo	32	4-13	2550	95, 110	85, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk, WTR, Touring	Black
					*Binding not sold with brakes.

Note: All specs are based on information available at time of publishing and are subject to change. Some of these bindings might be branded as 4FRNT, Elan, or Kästle.

Tyrolia Attack2 11 GW

• Pluses: Lightweight, very responsive toe, fast return to center
• Minuses: Significant ramp from heel to toe
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Z12, Warden MNC 11; Marker Squire 11 ID; Look NX 11, NX 12 Dual

Fischer Attack2 11 AT

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center, accepts all soles
• Minuses: Will be tough to find in shops, brakes sold a la carte
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 11, Look NX11 Dual; Marker Griffon 11 ID

Tyrolia Attack2 12 GW

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center, best price in segment
• Minuses: No WTR
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Z12, Warden MNC 11; Look NX 11, NX 12 Dual; Marker Squire 11 ID

Tyrolia Attack2 13 GW

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center, best price in segment
• Minuses: No WTR
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13, STH2 WTR 13, Look SPX 12 Dual, Pivot 12 AW, Pivot 14 AW; Marker Griffon 13 ID

Fischer Attack2 13 AT

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center, accepts all soles
• Minuses: Will be tough to find in shops, brakes sold a la carte (I didn't know this binding existed until last Spring)
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13; Look Pivot 14 AW; Marker Griffon 13 ID

Tyrolia Attack2 14 AT

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center, accepts all soles
• Minuses: Will be tough to find in shops, brakes sold a la carte
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13; Look Pivot 14 AW; Marker Griffon 13 ID

Fischer/Tyrolia Attack2 16 GW

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center
• Minuses: No WTR, brakes sold a la carte
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon STH2 WTR 16; Look Pivot 14 AW, Pivot 18; Marker Jester 16 ID

Tyrolia Attack2 18 X GW

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center
• Minuses: No WTR, brakes sold a la carte
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon STH2 WTR 16; Look Pivot 18; Marker Jester 18 Pro

Demo Bindings

Fischer/Tyrolia Attack2 11 AT Demo

• Adjustment range: 259-382mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes w/manual toe height
• Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk, WTR, MNC
• Pluses: Accepts all soles
• Minuses: Brake no longer stays on plate
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 11 DT; Look NX 12 Konect; Marker Squire 11 TCX D

Fischer/Tyrolia Attack2 13 AT Demo

• Adjustment range: 259-382mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes w/manual toe height
• Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk, WTR, MNC
• Pluses: Accepts all soles
• Minuses: Brake no longer stays on plate, high stand height
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13 DT; Look SPX 12 Konect; Marker FDT TPX 12, Griffon 13 TCX D, Griffon 13 D

 

[ARL67]

Anyone using the PRD 12 MBS ?
Instead of being on a one-piece PowerRail , it is a 2-piece demo-binding with a fully compatible toe

https://www.tyrolia.com/shop/us-CA/skibindings/powerrail.html

I'm looking for a fully adjustable binding to possibly put on some flat Laser SX.

 

[Noodler]

Anyone using the PRD 12 MBS ?
Instead of being on a one-piece PowerRail , it is a 2-piece demo-binding with a fully compatible toe

https://www.tyrolia.com/shop/us-CA/skibindings/powerrail.html

I'm looking for a fully adjustable binding to possibly put on some flat Laser SX.

I believe this version of the PRD gives up any possibility of providing a "freeflex" feature that would reduce the "flat spot" some bindings can introduce in the ski's flex pattern. I'm not familiar yet with the MBS portion of this mechanism. The PowerRail series has had the ability to change out the plate type, but I'm not sure about this capability with the MBS in the mix. Do you really need the MBS? Do you have GW boot soles?

 

[ARL67]

My boots are standard, no need for GW, but that need can change with a new set of boots.

The MBS looks like a "Racier version" of the Attack demo -> toe & heel have their own track.
https://www.tyrolia.com/shop/us-CA/skibindings/powerrail/prd-12-mbs-3.html

Per Tyrolia, the 2-piece plate:
Twin PR Base
"New in the PowerRail segment is the weight saving Twin PR base – a two piece base system without mid part for unhindered ski flex"
https://www.tyrolia.com/en-CA/technology/powerrail/

This is looking like my preferred option for the flat Laser SX

 

[François Pugh]

No race bindings?
https://www.tyrolia.com/en-IC/skibindings/racing/

 

[Noodler]

My boots are standard, no need for GW, but that need can change with a new set of boots.

The MBS looks like a "Racier version" of the Attack demo -> toe & heel have their own track.
https://www.tyrolia.com/shop/us-CA/skibindings/powerrail/prd-12-mbs-3.html

Per Tyrolia, the 2-piece plate:
Twin PR Base
"New in the PowerRail segment is the weight saving Twin PR base – a two piece base system without mid part for unhindered ski flex"
https://www.tyrolia.com/en-CA/technology/powerrail/

This is looking like my preferred option for the flat Laser SX

That comment about "no mid part for unhindered flex" is an incomplete statement and really not entirely true. There is a plate for the PowerRail that provides the freeflex option (it has oblong holes for screws that slide along the plate). There is also a plate that doesn't; so they're stating a half truth. The idea that eliminating the middle portion of the plate amounts to truly unhindered flex is stretching the truth if there's really no ability for the toe and/or heel to slide along a track during ski flex. Personally, if I'm going PRD, then I want the freeflex plate (with the optional dampeners).

The Attack demo has a wider footprint, but I don't believe that's really needed for this particular ski. Even so, if it's a Laser (any Laser) I have put racing bindings with a plate on the ski. A Stockli Laser just kind of "demands" it.

 

[ARL67]

^^^ Yup, I chatted with Scott/Dawg and he happens to have a Head plate floating around in his goody-pile for me, and I'll grab a Freeflex EVO 16.
That should be worthy of the Laser SX.

If you look at the pics in the link for the PowerRails, it appears all have 2 fixed screws, and 2 with oblong holes for slide/flex, including the 2-piece.
https://www.tyrolia.com/en-CA/technology/powerrail/

Though thanks Francois & Noodler for leaning me towards a race-binding

 

[laine]

Question about brake width....

I'm scoping out some Attack 12 or 13s while the sales are going on, as I'm likely going to replace my daily driver at some point next year. Looks like I have brake options of 95 or 110. If I'm looking at a 98 or 100 ski - is it ok to go with a 95 brake and widen/bend it? Or better to go with a 110 brake?

Thanks!

 

[Coach13]

Question about brake width....

I'm scoping out some Attack 12 or 13s while the sales are going on, as I'm likely going to replace my daily driver at some point next year. Looks like I have brake options of 95 or 110. If I'm looking at a 98 or 100 ski - is it ok to go with a 95 brake and widen/bend it? Or better to go with a 110 brake?

Thanks!

@Philpug can answer this best but I’m pretty sure a Look 95mm brake will fit a 98mm ski no problem.

 

[Philpug]

@Philpug can answer this best but I’m pretty sure a Look 95mm brake will fit a 98mm ski no problem.

95mm will be fine. for future reference...5mm +/- is the guideline.

 

[Brian Finch]

Btw. The Attack14 AT fits you’re race skis for GripWalk without the overhang of the Attack16. The trade off is less metal.

 

[Noodler]

^^^ Yup, I chatted with Scott/Dawg and he happens to have a Head plate floating around in his goody-pile for me, and I'll grab a Freeflex EVO 16.
That should be worthy of the Laser SX.

If you look at the pics in the link for the PowerRails, it appears all have 2 fixed screws, and 2 with oblong holes for slide/flex, including the 2-piece.
https://www.tyrolia.com/en-CA/technology/powerrail/

Though thanks Francois & Noodler for leaning me towards a race-binding

I'm searching for somewhere that will sell the Twin PR Base (art. no. 119276). @ARL67 - would you happen to have another set?

Anyhow, what the Twin PR base does allow is easier adjustment of binding delta through the use of shims. If anyone else has a source for these bases then please let me know. TIA