TYROLIA PROTECTOR BINDING

The all-new Protector PR 13 GW binding features our innovative Full Heel Release (FHR) technology and promises outstanding safety by significantly reducing release forces in forward and especially backward twisting falls. Thanks to the intelligent 180° heel release, horizontal and vertical, the load on the knee is significantly reduced, ensuring safer skiing. This leads to a significant reduction and mitigation of knee injuries. As the binding is based on our PowerRail technology, it works with all skis with a pre-mounted PR Base. In addition, the binding is GripWalk compatible and can be used with alpine and GripWalk ski boots. This binding innovation is for all piste skiers, whether young or old, beginner or advanced. In addition to the innovative Full Heel Release technology of the heel, the toe of the Protector binding offers all TYROLIA safety features, such as AFS, TRP toe system and Full Diagonal toe.

[@petee1968]

Hi, as far as I’m aware there are three brands for this: Head, Tyrolia and Elan. Are they all the same in terms of mounting? In other words, will the Head PR13 fit the Elan Fusion X rails, and vice versa?

[@tridoc99]

The online literature states that the 11 din has a TX toe whereas the 13 din has an RX toe. I can’t find any explanation of what that means anywhere. I ski with my din set at 6 so I can’t see a reason to go with the 13s over the 11s. Can you explain the difference between the 2 toes and if I am missing anything rationalizing going with the 11s over the 13s based on my current din setting? Thanks

[@TheSkiExchange]

Hi there,
The RX toe is a better toe piece with a more modern release system.
However, it shouldn't make any difference to the way the heel of the binding is designed to reduce knee injury.

[@carterfan80]

How does the heal travel compared to the look pivot bindings?

[@TheSkiExchange]

@carterfan there is not really any lateral heel travel with the pivot binding, it is more about rotation. With the Protector there is 7mm of lateral travel (3.5mm each side) before lateral release. The performance of the Protector is compared to Tyrolia's existing heel release.
We also sell Pivot bindings which we love. If the Protector is used as part of a rail system it allows the ski to flex under foot.
The mounting of Pivot bindings ensures the screw holes are directly below the heel of the ski boot and knee, this shortens the space between toe and heel drilling helping reduce the ski boot from blocking natural ski flex. Either option would be a good choice

[@whoisthe1412]

Is this a Look Pivot?

[@TheSkiExchange]

Nope, this is a different system by Tyrolia with multiple heel releases. It's specifically designed to prevent knee injuries & proven to do so.
We still love Look Pivots too ✌️

[@fix4all]

@@TheSkiExchange what is the model or name of the Tyrolia pivot binding?