Comparison Review 2020 Tyrolia/Fischer Bindings

[Philpug]

MODEL	STAND HEIGHT (mm)	SETTING RANGE	WEIGHT (g/pr)	STANDARD BRAKE SIZES (mm)	OPTIONAL BRAKE SIZES (mm)	SOLE COMPATIBILITY
Attack2 11 GW	3.5-11	3-11	1800	90, 100	[G]78, 115	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 11 AT	28	3-11	1970	90, 100	[G]78, 115	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 12 GW	17	3.5-12	2070	85, 95, 110	[A]130, 150	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 13 GW	17	4-13	2070	[F]85, 95, 110	[F]130, 150	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 13 AT	24	4-13	2230	[F]85, 95, 110	[F]130, 150	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 14 AT	24	4-14	2230	*	[A]85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk, WTR, Touring
Attack2 16 GW	17	5-16	2240	*	[A]85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 18 X GW	17	8-18	2430	*	[A]85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk
R16	12.5	5-16	2420	*	[A]85, 95, 110, 130, 150	DIN
Freeflex Demo 14 GW	21	4-14	2650	85	[D]95, 110	DIN, GripWalk
Attack2 11 AT Demo	29.5	3-11	2430	[G]85, 90, 100	[G]78, 115	DIN, GripWalk, WTR, Touring
Attack2 13 AT Demo	32	4-13	2550	[F]95, 110	[F]85, 130, 150	DIN, GripWalk, WTR, Touring
				*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, Kästle or Liberty.

Tyrolia Attack2 11 GW

• Pluses: Lightweight, very responsive toe, fast return to center
• Minuses: Significant ramp from heel to toe
• Color options: White/Silver, Red, Green, Black
• 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
• Color options: Black
  
• 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
• Color options: Matte White
  
• 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
• Color options: Fast Yellow, Solid Black, Green, Red
• 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)
• Color options: Black
  
• 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
• Color options: Black
  
• 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
• Color options: Red, Green, Black
  
• 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
• Color options: Red
  
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon STH2 WTR 16, Look Pivot 18, Marker Jester 18 Pro

Fischer R16

• Pluses: Beefy race-quality binding
• Minuses: No GripWalk compatibility, limited availability (even our rep didn't know they existed)
• Color options: Black
  
• Others to consider: Look Pivot 18, Marker XCell 16 GW, Atomic/Salomon STH2 16

Demo Bindings

Tyrolia Freeflex Demo 14 GW

• Adjustment range: 259-382 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes w/manual toe height
• Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk
• Pluses: Low stand height
• Minuses: There are brake options but binding works best on a hard snow specific ski.
• Color options: Black
  
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon X12 TL GW, Look SPX Konect 12, Marker FDT TPX 12

Fischer/Tyrolia Attack2 11 AT Demo

• Adjustment range: 259-382 mm
• 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
• Color options: Black
  
• 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: 259-382 mm
• 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
• Color options: Black
  
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13 DT; Look SPX 12 Konect; Marker FDT TPX 12, Griffon 13 TCX D, Griffon 13 D

 

[Brian Finch]

Solid work as always @Philpug - looking forward to seeing how the free flex line adapts with GW in the next year or so. The demo binding is an awesome start. I am currently using attack 14s on my race skis to run GripWalk as the AFD is smaller than the 16s.

 

[mikel]

Thanks for this great info phil. It just saved me a bunch of research. I think I'm going to try the freeflex demo 14 GW on the Atlas.

 

[Dwight]

@Philpug would the 85 brake work on an Enforcer 93 or should the 95 brake be used?

 

[Philpug]

@Philpug would the 85 brake work on an Enforcer 93 or should the 95 brake be used?

You will need the 95mm

 

[Dwight]

You will need the 95mm

Thank you. That is what I recommended.

 

[Mike C]

Can anyone tell me if the Head FreeFlex EVO 11 is the hole pattern as the Fischer Z11? Are they interchangeable? Which would be better for a young persons race skis? I’m finding better pricing on the Head FreeFlex
Thank you

 

[Philpug]

Can anyone tell me if the Head FreeFlex EVO 11 is the hole pattern as the Fischer Z11? Are they interchangeable? Which would be better for a young persons race skis? I’m finding better pricing on the Head FreeFlex
Thank you

Same hole pattern. Basically the same binding.

 

[Mike C]

Same hole pattern. Basically the same binding.

Thank you!

 

[Wasatchman]

So those who have been able to demo bindings, what are their thoughts of Attack versus Marker Griffon bindings. Which do you prefer and why?

 

[ARL67]

Are the tracks on the older Attack 13 Demo the same on the current Attack2 13 demo ?

 

[Philpug]

Are the tracks on the older Attack 13 Demo the same on the current Attack2 13 demo ?

Toe tracks are, heels no. Mounting holes are also the same.

 

[TrueNorth]

How about Attack2 11 demo vs Attack2 13 demo: same tracks? Same holes?

 

[TD44]

Any difference (besides graphics) between the 2019 and 2020 models?

 

[Philpug]

Any difference (besides graphics) between the 2019 and 2020 models?

No.

 

[Dwight]

@Philpug any quality difference between the Attack 12 and attack 13?

 

[Philpug]

@Philpug any quality difference between the Attack 12 and attack 13?

Nope. Just color. From A Binding for Every Frugal Budget.

Tyrolia Attack2 12 GW -- $189

Ten bucks is ten bucks. If a white/gray binding is okay, the Tyrolia Attack2 12 GW is $10 less than its already more than competitively priced brother, the Attack2 13, which is a darling of Pugski readers.

• Pluses: Lateral spring toe is compact, fast return to center, best price in segment
• Minuses: Any color you want, as long as it’s white/gray

 

[Mkkz]

Anyone know the difference between the Attack 16 and 18? Weight difference would indicate a different build and not just a different spring, but I haven't had a chance to play with any 18s in person yet.

 

[Philpug]

Anyone know the difference between the Attack 16 and 18? Weight difference would indicate a different build and not just a different spring, but I haven't had a chance to play with any 18s in person yet.

Metal heelcup IIRC.

 

[brian avery]

Will 85mm brake work on Brahma 88's?