Dynafit

Expert on ski touring & alpine running Dynafit - a portrait

Ski tourers, freeriders and alpine runners have been appreciating Dynafit equipment and apparel for many years. What's so special about Dynafit bindings, clothing or shoes and what is its„spirit“? Let us shine a light in our Dynafit brand portrait.

The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Dynafit is more than likely, its one particular piece of equipment: tech bindings (or pin bindings) are ingenious, lightweight alpine touring bindings that rely on two sets of precision-machined pins to hold the toe and heel of your boot in place. Let the success story of the Dynafit tech bindings begin….

Dynafit originated from the boot sector of Humanic. In the 1970s and 80s Dynafit athletes celebrated numerous successes, most notably the ski star Franz Klammer. In 1983 Dynafit delivered to the outdoor market the TourLite - an exceptionally lightweight touring boot. And of course in 1984 Dynafit hit the market with the Low Tech binding the first tech ski binding that was ever produced.

Dynafit: The test phase!

Dynafit doesn't sit around twiddling its thumbs, it's a definite hands-on company - especially in the Dynafit Center of Excellence, where products are intensely discussed and tested. Bindings and boots from the TLT series are among the best that can be found on the global market. This is accredited to Dynafit's unique "spirit, passion for mountain and alpine sports and the pursuit of the best products to match”, explains Dynafit's Marketing Manager Isabel Milbert. She goes on to say that; "at Dynafit we see mountain sports as athletic. Light equipment means being able to make a quick pace up and back down a mountain easier and this is noticeable in every Dynafit product."

Functionality from head to toe - that's what makes Dynafit stand apart. | Photo: Dynafit

Important, explains Isabel further, is that the cooperation with Dynafit athletes is already formed at the development phase. Prototypes need to be tested extensively: "In winter, Johanna Erhart is tester number one for the racing domain, as are Beni (Boehm), along with Schorsch (Nickaes) or Hoji (Eric Hjorleifson)” . Athletes and developers all with the same goal - to improve and make a product even better. What can be better than that!

Enthusiasm from head to toe

If you spend a lot of time in the mountains, you not only want safe and light equipment, but also functional clothing, The Dynafit approach of "living ski touring from head-to-toe” will certainly ring true for passionate ski tourers that demand functional clothing for comfort for both the ascent and descent. Until recently, there was little in the way of specialised ski touring apparel - one of the reasons why Dynafit developed insulation jackets, flexible touring pants and lightweight backpacks specifically for ski touring. Of course, in addition to Dynafit ski touring clothing and gear is its famous matching ski boots and bindings.

Not just for winter: Dynafit alpine running

… For those that like running up a mountain without snow. Dynafit brought out a few years ago its alpine running series. | Photo: Dynafit

As mentioned, Dynafit became known for its ski equipment. However in 2012 a summer collection for all mountain and alpine runners was brought onto the market. Obviously a logical decision, after all, who runs up a mountain in winter right? For that precise reason, Dynafit created shoes and clothing in all forms for alpine running. "But of course, we developed and designed for all runners across the board" notes Johanna Milbert, "For flatter regions, hilly areas, a challenging forest trail, running on gravel and meadows - it's all so much nicer than running on paved roads."

Where's Dynafit heading next?

Experts in ski touring and alpine running - where will Dynafit go from here? "We specialise," explains Swatosch, "in ski mountaineering and mountain running. This allows us to deal more intensively with each and every individual product, so that the best outcome is assured with a smaller range of products. It is precisely designed by athletes for athletes," Continuous and growing development is guaranteed. This is sure to please Dynafit fans!

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Brand Check Dynafit:

• Dynafit,founded in 1950 in Austria
• Especially known for … ski equipment!
• Famous sponsored athletes of this brand are … Gela Allmann, Eric Hjorleifson und Johanna Erhart
  
• A "classic" is … the TLT Radical tech pin binding
• Sustainability: 80-90 percent of production in Europe, with bindings made 100 percent in Germany, skis in Austria, in Italy shoes, textiles in Europe and Asia; bluesign-certified; fairwear certified

Stefan Rehm

Even as a child, the native German spent his spare time in the mountains. It didn't take long before his passion for climbing caused him to drag his kit around to most places. His chalked tipped fingers have since settled on crags in the foothills of the Bavaria Alps.