The Marker Griffon 13 ID is for the hard charging resort skier that doesn't necessarily need a 16 or 18 din binding. It's a lightweight, but powerful option that feels secure and stable as soon as you click in. This can be attributed to the reworked Inter Pivot 3 heel piece, which improves the overall step-in ease and functionality, but still feels solid. The SOLE.ID technology, with AFD height adjustment, can accommodate both Alpine and Alpine Touring boots with the turn of a screw.
All new for 22/23 is the introduction of a height adjustable AFD allowing for MultiNorm compatibility with any alpine, touring or gripwalk boot sole.
Features:
Recommended Skier Weight: 80+ lbs.
Color: Black or Tan
Brake Width: 100, 110 or 120mm
DIN: 4.0 - 13.0
Weight/pc: 1030 g
Boot Sole Compatibility: Alpine (ISO 5355), Touring (ISO 9523) & GripWalk (ISO 23223)
ATK may not be a household name, but they have quickly established their legitimacy in the ski binding segment, engineering precise, high quality and light weight backcountry tools. They were founded in 2007 in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, the heart of the Italian Motor Valley, where innovation is part of the culture.
The ATK Freeraider 16 flexes well above its weight class. It's the go to for skiers searching for a light weight touring binding that offers a higher din option and doesn't sacrifice performance and power.
The Freeraider 16 comes stock with the AL09 Freeride Spacer, as well as the AL12 Raider Toe Shim, which reduces the drop (4 mm) in between the toe and heel piece and makes the binding flatter for an ideal freeride stance.
The 97 or 102 mm brake will accomodate the Vital 100, and the 108mm will accomodate the Intention 110 mm.
Specs:
Color: Black/Titanium
Release Range/DIN: 9 - 16
Heel Travel/Adjustment: 25 mm
Material: Aluminum Alloy, POM, Stainless Steel
Heel Elasticity: 12 mm
Weight/pc: 370 grams
Walking Modes: Flat, +27.5, +30, +44, +49 mm
Features:
A new toe geometry allows for easy and confident step in for any tech boot available on the market, even ones with worn out soles.
A special design in the toe piece that avoids any snow/ice/debris build-up under the locking mechanism.
A multi-position selector is placed between the front lever and the toe piece base plate. By changing the selector setting, the uphill mode locking hardness variates by increasing the pressure on the locking mechanism. It compensates for boot toe insert wear and tear over the years, provides proper locking strength for each skier, regardless of weight and reduces the pressures on the locking mechanism.
The patented ATK Cam Release System® is incorporated into the binding heel to help the boot step-in and vertical release function properly in case of a fall. A special CAM profile is pressed towards the heel pins by a pre-tensioned spring. When stepping in or when a release occurs due to a fall, the pins are forced to go through the CAM profile which provides precise resistance to the pin release, depending on the release value set on the binding. This system provides stable downhill performance, helping eliminate boot torsion flex, while maintaining precise release functionality and one of the easiest heel step ins in the industry.
A spring is placed in between the base plate of the binding and the adjustment screw. When the ski bends due to a compression or a jump, the 4 mm distance in between boot and heel can be reduced or completely eliminated while the heel can still slide back and forth freely. This allows the ski to flex naturally, improves the binding release performance and reduces the pressure exerted on the ski/boot/binding system.
A simple but ingenious magnet system in the heel risers allows for secured and stable placement, so they only engage when you need them to.
Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding
Regular price$549.95
The Shift 10 and the Shift 13 with 100mm brake are available for preorder. Shipping in October, 2022.
If you're looking for a binding that can do it all, whether in the resort or in the backcountry, look no further than the Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC (Multi-Norm Certified). It offers the performance and safety of a traditional downhill binding coupled with pin tech design for lightweight uphill dominance. The PIN toe design allows full heel rotation for efficient touring and kick turning while the convenient step-in switches between ski and tour modes easily to access those untracked lines. SHIFT to the first-ever truly uncompromising binding.
Please note that, as an authorized United States Salomon retailer, we are not permitted to distribute, sell or ship this product outside the 50 United States of America.
Specs:
10 Din
Material: Carbon-Infused PA
Norm: MNC (Multi Norm Certified)
Weight (per pair): 1750 g
Adjustment Range (US sizes): 3.75 (US sizes)/ 30 (mm)
Din Scale: 4-10
Stand Height: 30 mm
Brake Options: 100, 110 or 120 mm
13 Din
Material: Carbon-Infused PA
Norm: MNC(Multi Norm Certified)
Weight (per pair): 1770 g
Adjustment Range (US sizes): 3.75 (US sizes)/ 30 (mm)
Din Scale: 6-13
Stand Height: 30 mm
Brake Options: 100, 110 or 120 mm
Salomon MTN Pure Touring Binding
Regular price$549.95
Available for preorder. Shipping in October 2022.
The MTN Pure binding from Salomon brings lightness and convenience together like peanut butter and jelly. The patented step-in aid makes clicking in to the toe piece easy as pie. It also retracts once you've stepped in, so there is no hindrance to your range of motion. There's also no need to turn the heel to enter ski mode, so removal of skins doesn't require clicking out of your binding. But you can rotate it 90 degrees for those longer flat approaches where a flat heel is ideal. The wider screw pattern allows for stronger binding retention and better power transfer as well. Risers can easily be lifted or dropped with your pole and the long sturdy toe lock lever is a cinch to use with frozen and/or bulky gloves. The MTN also comes stock with 3 spring options; toted as women's, men's & expert, that are easily interchangeable and stiffen up both the lateral and vertical release of the binding depending on how hard you want to send it.
Please note that, as an authorized United States Salomon reseller, we are note permitted to distribute, sell or ship this product outside the 50 United States of America.
Looking for a binding that can do it all, whether in or out of bounds? Look no further than to the Marker Duke PT, your "one quiver" binding for resort AND backcountry domination. Coming into its second season on the hill, the Duke PT, with its pin-tech (hence PT) toe, offers efficiency and weight savings (over traditional frame bindings) on the up track. A din-rated toe and heel, allow for safe and strong retention and superb power transfer on the down. Offered in either a 12 or 16 din option, so you're covered no matter what your size or ski ability is.
The 125mm brake is necessary for the Reason 120 and is sold separately here.
Features:
Ride & Hike Toe - The combination of downhill performance and release functionality with pin-technology for strong uphill performance.
Anti Ice Rail - Use the metal rail to scratch off ice and snow below your boot sole.
Sole.ID Technology - 100% boot-compatibility: Alpine, Touring and GripWalk soles.
Auto Quad Lock Technology - 4-point self locking toe part.
Lock & Walk Brake - Including neutral walking mode and 10° climbing aid.
Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel - The newest generation (16 din only).
Magnesium heel housing - For superior stability & light weight (16 din only).
Specs:
12 Din
Boot Type: MultiNorm Adult Compatible - Alpine (ISO 5355 A), Touring (ISO 9523) & GripWalk (ISO 23223 A)
Tech inserts required for hike function.
Brake width: 100mm (will accommodate up to 110mm) or 125mm
DIN range: 4.0 - 12.0
Rec. skier’s weight: 80-250 lbs.
Stand height: 24 mm
Toe system: Ride & Hike Toe
Gliding AFD: Stainless steel
Heel: Hollow Linkage 2
Color: Black/Gunmetal/Red
Uphill weight (per pair): 1700 g
Downhill weight (per pair): 2300 g
16 Din
Boot Type: MultiNorm Adult Compatible - Alpine (ISO 5355 A), Touring (ISO 9523) & GripWalk (ISO 23223 A)
Tech inserts required for hike function.
Brake width: 100mm (will accommodate up to 110mm) or 125mm