2020-2021 ATK Raider 12 / Majesty R12
2020-2021 Majesty R12 / ATK Raider 12
Test Locations: Crested Butte & Mt Sneffels, Colorado
Days Tested (so far): 11
Release Value Range: 5-12
Available Bra
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2020-2021 Marker Duke PT 16
2020-2021 Marker Duke PT 16
Test Location: Crested Butte, Colorado
Days Tested: 8
DIN Release Value Range: 6-16
Available Brake Widths: 100, 125 mm
Climbing Aid
2020-2021 Fritschi Xenic 10
2020-2021 Fritschi Xenic 10
Test Locations: Chugach & Kenai Mountains, Alaska
Days Tested: 6
Release Value Range: 4-10
Available Brake Widths: 85, 95, 105
Daymakers Alpine Touring Adapters
Daymakers Alpine Touring Adapters
Test Location: Crested Butte, Colorado
Days Tested: 11
Boot Sole Length Size Range: 275–350 mm (roughly Mondo size 23-31)
Bli
Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout
Touring bindings are a hot topic right now. There is a lot of development going on and new technology coming out every year. Bindings like the Salomon / At…
2020-2021 G3 ZED 12
2020-2021 G3 ZED 12
Release Value Range: 5-12
Available Brake Widths: 85, 100, 115, 130 mm
Available Crampon Widths: 85, 95, 105, 115, 130 mm
Climbing Aids: Fl
CAST Freetour Upgrade Kit
2021-2022 CAST Freetour Upgrade Kit
Release Value Range: 8-18 (6-15 available as well)
Climbing Aids: Flat, 8˚, and 12.5˚
Toe Stand Height: 20 mm
Boot Sole Com…
2020-2021 Salomon MTN Pure / Atomic Backland Pure
2020-2021 Salomon MTN Pure / Atomic Backland Pure
Release value range: “women”, “men”, & “expert” (adjusted by changing out U-spring in heel)
Available b…
2020-2021 Dynafit TLT Speed
Dynafit TLT Speed
Release Value Range: 6-12 (adjustable lateral release, non-adjustable vertical release)
Available Brake Widths: 75, 90, 105 mm
Climbing Aids…
2019-2020 ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12
ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12
Release Value Range: 5-12 (independently adjustable lateral and vertical release)
Available Brake Widths: 90, 105, 115 mm
Av…
2020-2021 Marker Alpinist 12
Marker Alpinist 12
Release Value Range: 6-12 (adjustable lateral release, fixed vertical release based on U-spring)
Available Brake Widths: 90, 105, 115 mm
Av…
2020-2021 Dynafit ST Rotation 10
2020-2021 Dynafit ST Rotation 10 Binding
Release Value Range: 4-10
Available Brake Widths: 90, 105, 120, 135 mm
Climbing Aids: Flat, Low, & High
Forward Pr…
Salomon / Atomic / Armada SHIFT MNC Binding
Salomon / Atomic / Armada SHIFT MNC 13 — Specs, Notes, and On-Snow Performance
Salomon & Atomic recently unveiled a new binding called the SHIFT MNC 13,…
2020-2021 Fritschi Tecton 12
2020-2021 Fritschi Tecton 12
DIN Release Value: 5-12
Available Brake Widths: 90, 100, 110, 120 mm
Climbing Aids: 2°, 9°, and 13°
Lateral Elasticity (Toe): 13 m…
2020-2021 Fritschi Vipec Evo 12
2020-2021 Fritschi Vipec Evo 12
Release value: 5 – 12
Available Brake Widths: 80 mm; 90 mm; 100 mm; 110 mm; 120 mm
Climbing Aids: 2°, 9°, and 13°
Lateral Elast…
The New Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC (Ep.3)
Today we are talking about the new Salomon & Atomic Shift MNC 13 binding, a product that already looks to be one of the most truly innovative products …
2018-2019 CAST Freetour System
2018-2019 CAST Freetour System
Stated Weight: 1000 grams per binding with the tech / touring toe
Stand Height: 20 mm
Climbing Bails: 8°, 12.5°
Boot Sole Compat…
2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding
2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding
MSRP: $499
Available Brakes: 85, 105, 130 mm
Blister’s Measured Weight per Binding:
- Toe piece: 193 & 196 g (with screws)
- Heel pi
2016-2017 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12
2016-2017 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12
Release value: 5 – 12
Available Brake Widths: 95 mm; 108 mm; 120 mm
Climbing Aids: 2°, 9°, and 13°
State…
Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings Shootout
We’ve detailed the performance of each of the bindings in our roundup, so in this final installment, we sum up the strengths and weaknesses of each binding…