I mounted the Barons to my Black Diamond Havoc skis and took them out four times so far where I've skied a variety of terrain in different conditions. First I took them to Alta to get a true feel for how they perform going downhill. The Barons were awesome on a powder day. Stiff, stable and precise, they skied as well as any alpine binding I've used. In fact, the difference was stark in comparison to my old Silverettas as I felt the bindings were allowing me to ski more aggressively.
Later, I took them in the backcountry and skied on everything from low-angle trees to steep, ski-width couloirs. Skinning uphill, the bindings were smooth, but noticeably heavier than my old setup. They were, however, more stable as my boots felt like they were locked in better, especially when making sharp switchbacks on steep terrain.
I do, however, have gripes about these bindings.
You can read my full review here.
Overall, I like them. My biggest gripe is switching from uphill to downhill mode. . .
Later, I took them in the backcountry and skied on everything from low-angle trees to steep, ski-width couloirs. Skinning uphill, the bindings were smooth, but noticeably heavier than my old setup. They were, however, more stable as my boots felt like they were locked in better, especially when making sharp switchbacks on steep terrain.
I do, however, have gripes about these bindings.
You can read my full review here.
Overall, I like them. My biggest gripe is switching from uphill to downhill mode. . .
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