A leader in tech bindings, Dynafit underscores its quality standards and confidence in its bindings with the brand’s latest initiative. Starting with the 2019/20 Winter season, all Dynafit tech bindings will carry a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects. If a repair is not possible, the binding will be replaced free of charge. More […]
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