

The two distinct design aspects of their new heel is the capability to release in either direction (so you are not limited to having a left and right ski) and the existence of 7 mm of elasticity before lateral release occurs. First, they started with existing platforms (plate systems that have been used for years) to build upon their proven PRD and Attack toes, making the Protector backwards compatible. There are a lot of things that Tyrolia has addressed and designed correctly with the new Protector series of bindings. It is my opinion that Tyrolia looked at what was available, and with their extensive resources in experience, design and engineering created patented and produced what they felt was indeed a better concept to help to mitigate knee injury. Kneebinding has been around for more than a decade with a lateral heel that was designed to help minimize the risk to the knee in such a fall. It is no secret that Tyrolia is not the first manufacturer to address the “phantom foot” fall.
