ADAPTERS
Both adapter systems enable you to use the downhill ski gear you already own to go touring, and are offered for the same price to make your choice easy!
TEKDAPTERS enable you to use your existing skis & bindings with a pin boot to go touring.
DAYMAKERS CLASSIC enable you to use your existing downhill boots, bindings, and skis to go touring.
COMPARE TOURING SETUPS
| Setup Options | Most Popular Daymaker Classic | Frame Binding | Daymaker Tekdapter | Pin Binding | Hybrid AT Binding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires Tech Boot | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fits Alpine Boots | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4-Bar Tech (Natural Stride) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Fits Skis w/o Remount | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 🪶🪶🪶 | 🪶🪶🪶 | 🪶🪶 | 🪶 | 🪶🪶 |
| Elevator Risers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety Of Alpine Binding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Downhill Performance | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★ | ★★ |
| COST (new equipment) | $ | $ | $$ | $$ | $$$ |