Why do Aaattack 13's get so much love?

[bbinder]

Is there any/much difference with the force needed to step into the 13 vs the 16 (assuming both are set at the same DIN)?

 

[Fishbowl]

Last summer several of the online stores had the Attack 13s in stock for as low as $60. They had the orange/red trim on the heel pieces, which is a little gaudy, but easy to live with at that price.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

I've never encountered an easier binding to step into than the Attack 13. So unlike my Marker Griffons on my Kenjas. I would be curious if the Attack 16 is just as easy.

 

[cantunamunch]

Has anyone here run an Attack toe with high negative delta?

Looking for first hand users with 3mm+ gas pedal AND forward mount

 

[Philpug]

I've never encountered an easier binding to step into than the Attack 13. So unlike my Marker Griffons on my Kenjas. I would be curious if the Attack 16 is just as easy.

You never tried the Geze Powerglide Heel. Assuming the 13 and 16 are set the same, the force to get in will be the same too.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

You never tried the Geze Powerglide Heel. Assuming the 13 and 16 are set the same, the force to get in will be the same too.

Is that more of a pain in the a$$ than the Griffon? No I haven't tried it thankfully.

 

[Started at 53]

I have been searching online looking for the Aaattack 13 and can't find any for a 75ish waist ski. Anyone have a line on some or a good alternative for a 6'3" 190 lb. and a "level 4" skier to mount on a Head Natural Instinct?

 

[Philpug]

You never tried the Geze Powerglide Heel. Assuming the 13 and 16 are set the same, the force to get in will be the same too.

No, they were easier, one of the easiest step in heels.

 

[Philpug]

I have been searching online looking for the Aaattack 13 and can't find any for a 75ish waist ski. Anyone have a line on some or a good alternative for a 6'3" 190 lb. and a "level 4" skier to mount on a Head Natural Instinct?

Narrowest heel IIRC is 85mm. I do think there us a narrower brake that can be swapped though.

 

[Started at 53]

Narrowest heel IIRC is 85mm. I do think there us a narrower brake that can be swapped though.

@Philpug
Being you are the be all know all equipment guru.....
The Head Natural Instinct ski comes with the Head PR 12 bindings. I am I good to go with the included Bindings?

On another note, how about the Renoun Z-77's that I will likely get for my wife? 5' 10" 140 lb high level skier. Do the Renoun skis come with their won binding? If not, which one should I get for her?

 

[surfsnowgirl]

No, they were easier, one of the easiest step in heels.

Ooooh ok nice. I think the Attack 13s are a dream, I didn't think there was anything better.

 

[Michael Kane]

All this being said, I am not a fan of them. It is just likely my tastes. I am a total fan boy of Looks.

 

[Ken_R]

So the question is who just does not like the Attack 13's?

 

[Mike Thomas]

So the question is who just does not like the Attack 13's?

Well, when I asked the product manager the season before they were introduced: "what's the story about your new freeride binding? What makes it better than the Mojo/ Peak bindings?"

He looked me in the eye and said "it isn't. It is what is in fashion, but it has no vertical release at the toe, it's really a step backward... but it'll sell well."

So, I suppose you could say the product manager isn't a fan.

 

[cantunamunch]

I've been perfectly OK with the easy availability of only-slightly-used Mojo 15s

 

[skibob]

@Philpug
Being you are the be all know all equipment guru.....
The Head Natural Instinct ski comes with the Head PR 12 bindings. I am I good to go with the included Bindings?

On another note, how about the Renoun Z-77's that I will likely get for my wife? 5' 10" 140 lb high level skier. Do the Renoun skis come with their won binding? If not, which one should I get for her?

They do not. I am interested in the answer to this too as i am getting ready to purchase something in this width. The 85mm brake will be fine in terms of fit, but I wonder if anybody would be worried about boot out on a 77mm width ski with the Aaatack 13's low profile. I'll be mounting adjustable, so that adds a few mm . . .

 

[cantunamunch]

They do not. I am interested in the answer to this too as i am getting ready to purchase something in this width. The 85mm brake will be fine in terms of fit, but I wonder if anybody would be worried about boot out on a 77mm width ski with the Aaatack 13's low profile. I'll be mounting adjustable, so that adds a few mm . . .

How wide are your boots?

 

[skibob]

How wide are your boots?

Awwww, now, I don't know whether you are pulling my leg or being serious .

100mm last. And I'm not Bode. I suspect the answer is "no problem". Just want to be sure . . .

 

[cantunamunch]

Awwww, now, I don't know whether you are pulling my leg or being serious ..

Completely serious. You don't have to be Bode, just be sliding down the backside of a tall enough mogul.

<-been there, done that, have the "shaved" boot buckles to prove it.

 

[markojp]

Is there any/much difference with the force needed to step into the 13 vs the 16 (assuming both are set at the same DIN)?

I own both. I can't tell. Both are set to DIN 10, so in theory there should be no difference.