Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2025

DNA+

Top-of-the-line race binding; every little counts on the way to the podium
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Buyer’s Guide reviews

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
Poor
Heel cap
Excellent
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Release test / Other inserts
FRONT R + L average
Good
Heel cap
Poor
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Comfort / Other inserts
Step-in
Release with pole
Release with gloves
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In words

Intro
A model for elite athletes where every detail counts and the aim is to pare back all extraneous features. The heel is hollow, and high-tech materials have been used to lighten and make the setup super-strong. The “+” in Dynafit’s catalog indicates the with-brake version, which adds 32 g, but also doubles as practical heel riser. The race lineup also includes the Low Tech Race 105 and 115, both available in versions with brakes.
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Fit
The real innovation here is the brake that doubles as a heel riser, thus reducing elements whilst also enhancing function. It does take some practice to get used to, but once dialed in, operation is swift, intuitive and can be done with just one hand. Basically, when folded over, the brake plate rests against the pins in climbing aid mode, then to transition to ski mode there’s a spring that allows it to be inverted. Spring wear over time and the potential to ice up need to be considered, but you have to expect some component maintenance when every extra gram counts. The toe features wide, single-spring jaws, while lever actuation is quite stiff but reassuringly definite. The heel structure is lightweight and uses a half-section U-shaped steel spring.
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Technical specifications

Materials
high-tech synthetic material, aluminum, stainless steel
Type
full pin
Ski brake
yes
Number of mounting screws
7
Crampon slot
Yes
Adjustable release range
No
Available versions
DNA
Walking modes
1
Released in
2022
Price
740 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
N/A
Drop
XXXXX
128 g
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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Top stories
Thoughts
Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts
At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

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Location
Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp 

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To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location
Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

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