AT Bindings

Blister reviews the Dynafit TLT Speed binding

2020-2021 Dynafit TLT Speed

December 16, 2020June 26, 2018 by Luke Koppa

The Dynafit TLT Speed is the newest lightweight touring binding from Dynafit. But with all the new competition in the tech-binding category, how does the TLT Speed compare to the other options out there? Check out our full review.

Blister reviews the ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12

2019-2020 ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12

February 10, 2020June 19, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

The ATK Raider 2.0 12 / Hagan Core 12 manages to be the most fully-featured binding in our Lightweight Touring Binding Shootout without being the heaviest. And it has an all-metal construction. Intrigued? You should be.

2020-2021 Marker Alpinist 12

December 16, 2020June 12, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

Several years ago, Marker created the best-skiing tech binding in the world. Now they’re introducing the much-lighter Alpinist binding — so is it just as groundbreaking?

Luke Koppa reviews the Dynafit ST Rotation 10 for Blister

2020-2021 Dynafit ST Rotation 10

December 16, 2020April 8, 2018 by Luke Koppa

This year, Dynafit released the ST Rotation 10, the next evolution of their popular Radical series of bindings. Check out our full review to see what’s different with the ST Rotation 10, and how it compares to some other options on the market.

Sam Shaheen and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Salomon / Atomic SHIFT Binding

Salomon / Atomic / Armada SHIFT MNC Binding

December 16, 2020March 13, 2018 by Sam Shaheen

With about 30 days now on the Salomon / Atomic SHIFT binding, two of our reviewers provide an update on both its uphill and downhill performance.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Fritschi Tecton 12 for Blister

2020-2021 Fritschi Tecton 12

December 16, 2020December 22, 2017 by Brian Lindahl

We’ve got another update on the Tecton 12 with a lot of new information, including our on-snow comparisons of the Tecton vs. an alpine binding.

Cy Whitling reviews the Fritschi Vipec Evo 12

2020-2021 Fritschi Vipec Evo 12

December 16, 2020December 21, 2017 by Cy Whitling

We weigh in on the new Fritschi Vipec Evo 12, and discuss why we think it is such a good option for a wide range of skiers.

Cody Townsend and Chris Rubens discuss the Salomon Shift Binding

The New Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC (Ep.3)

March 13, 2018December 8, 2017 by Sam Shaheen

Salomon's new S/Lab Shift represents a significant leap forward in binding design. Check out our conversation with Salomon's Cody Townsend Chris Rubens, and Benoit Sublet, and our initial on-snow review.

Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

2018-2019 CAST Freetour System

November 28, 2018April 10, 2017 by Cy Whitling

With their Freetour System, CAST aims to meld no-compromise downhill performance with the uphill efficiency of a tech touring binding.

Cy Whitling reviews the G3 ION 12 for Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding

December 16, 2020February 19, 2017 by Cy Whitling

We looked at the G3 ION 12 in our Touring Binding Shootout, but after nearly two years on the ION 12, we’ve got our long-term review.

Brian Lindalh reviews the Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec for Blister Gear Review.

2016-2017 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12

September 1, 2021November 13, 2016 by Brian Lindahl

The Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 is one of the most compelling tech bindings currently on the market. Find out why.

AT Binding comparison by Brian Lindahl Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings Shootout

December 1, 2020September 20, 2016 by Brian Lindahl

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.

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