Xenic 10

TESTED 2023

Full-pin binding with some innovative features, like the sliding wings in the toe piece

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In words
Technical specifications

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Comfort / Dynafit inserts

Step-in

Release with pole

Release with gloves

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The charts show our impressions from testing

Product info

Category average

Release test / Dynafit inserts

FRONT R + L average

Good

Heel cap

Excellent

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Release test / Other inserts

FRONT R + L average

Excellent

Heel cap

Good

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Comfort / Other inserts

Step-in

Release with pole

Release with gloves

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In words

Intro

The classic full-pin model from Fritschi, without lateral release in the toe piece; like the Vipec Evo 12 but with a few interesting features that make it unique. Like the horizontal pivot of the toe arms that prevents accidental release even with the lever open and is extra resistant to torsion. The heel piece also feels solid and there is 10 mm of elastic travel to compensate for the shorter length when the ski bends during a turn. There are two versions: 10 and 7, the latter with release values from 3, suitable for lighter skiers.

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Fit

All mechanisms work well and make entry and exit a piece of cake. If you manage to align the pins precisely, then it works fine, if not the binding will close but it will need another click. The walk mode lever (four preload settings) is ergonomically shaped and the right kind of stiff, easy to maneuver with the handle of your pole or with the point when unlocking. To lock the brake you need to push it down towards the heel unit and rotate the tower. As with other Fritschi bindings, the climbing aid is easy to operate using a ski pole (there's just one on this model, other than flat mode).

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Technical specifications

Materials

hi-tech plastics, steel, aluminum

Type

full pin

Ski brake

yes, optional (85, 95, 105 mm)

Number of mounting screws

Crampon slot

Yes

Adjustable release range

Yes

Available versions

Xenic 7

Walking modes

flat + 1

Released in

2019

Price

509 €

Declared specsMeasured by us

N/A

Drop

XXXXX

280 gr

Individual weight

XXXXX

N/A

Toe cap weight

XXXXX

N/A

Heel cap weight

XXXXX

N/A

Mounting screws weight

XXXXX

N/A

Front pin height

XXXXX

N/A

Rear pin height

XXXXX

N/A

Minimum release range

XXXXX

N/A

Maximum release range

XXXXX

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