ATK Kevlar Core Leashes
ATK leashes are made with a Kevlar core to be ultralight yet strong. They extend up to 60cm (two feet) but have a spiral polyurethane sheath that otherwise prevents them from slopping around and getting caught on branches. A simple clipping system lets you hook and unhook your skis at will. The leashes weigh 17 grams (0.6 ounces) each and will break with an elongation force of around 70kg (154 lbs). Sold in pairs.
A note on binding compatibility: ATK Kevlar Core leashes are designed for ATK bindings with a small hole in the toe lever, such as the 23/24 Crest, C-Raider, 23/24 Haute Route, Kuluar, and Trofeo/SL World Cup bindings. They can be girth hitched to other bindings if there is an appropriately sized eyelet or hole in the toe lever, but the proprietary puck attachment system will only work with the classic lightweight ATK toe piece.
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3/22/2025
Are these long enough to be able to transition between up/down hill without removing the leashes?
3/22/2025
Hi Hayden,
For uphill to downhill, absolutely, since you don't have to take off your skis for that! However, in a downhill-to-uphill transition, we do not think these are quite long enough to keep on while you put your skins on. Not comfortably, at least.
For uphill to downhill, absolutely, since you don't have to take off your skis for that! However, in a downhill-to-uphill transition, we do not think these are quite long enough to keep on while you put your skins on. Not comfortably, at least.
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1/22/2025
Peter F
(used product a few times)
A nice light leash, but a pain to remove. I actually damaged both leashes just getting them off of the binding! Is there some trick to doing it without damaging the leash? The plastic puck fits into the binding so snuggly that when I pried it out, the part of the leash pinched between the binding and the puck sheared off. It cut all the way through the rubber protective coating and cut part way through the kevlar! Fairly disappointed as I wanted to keep the leashes incase I wanted to use them at some point.
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It's amazing how such a simple thing as a leash can be made with such a specialized design. These have a strange little black wheel-like device that evidently fit in the tail end of the leash, and holds it securely to (some?) ATK binding toes. Kind of elegant, but way over-thinking it, which is typical of ATK.
I have not actualy tried them on my ATK bindings yet, but I have them on my Plums. I just girth hitched them using the wire cable that comes with it. This is NOT how they were designed to be used, but it works. (The cable is not shown in the picture here, but see the double carabiner version (https://skimo.co/double-carabiner-kevlar-leash).
The 'biner itself is great -- a fast improvement over the earlier ATK model that had a hook on it (like an old-school climbing carabiner) that made it both hard to clip AND hard to unclip.
Overall, overdesigned and overspecialized.
Skimo would do well to list the ATK bindings that are actually compatible with it, and push people away from buying it if they don't have ATK.
I have not actualy tried them on my ATK bindings yet, but I have them on my Plums. I just girth hitched them using the wire cable that comes with it. This is NOT how they were designed to be used, but it works. (The cable is not shown in the picture here, but see the double carabiner version (https://skimo.co/double-carabiner-kevlar-leash).
The 'biner itself is great -- a fast improvement over the earlier ATK model that had a hook on it (like an old-school climbing carabiner) that made it both hard to clip AND hard to unclip.
Overall, overdesigned and overspecialized.
Skimo would do well to list the ATK bindings that are actually compatible with it, and push people away from buying it if they don't have ATK.
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These are perfect leashes. The weight, durability, and length are all what I wanted. I have used them regularly with Gara Titans and they’re still good as new.
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4/28/2024
Some users commented that it is not possible to girth hitch this leash, while others commented that they girth hitched it. There are different stock pictures, possibly from different generations of this product, some showing an oversized carabiner that cannot be girth hitched, which would seem like a major design flaw. Can the current product be girth hitched? If not, how does the puck system work, and is it reasonable to attach and detach the leash from the binding during a ski tour? I like to have the leash only when skiing steep terrain.
Also, is this the exact same leash that comes with the ATK Haute Route Plus?
Thanks
Also, is this the exact same leash that comes with the ATK Haute Route Plus?
Thanks
4/29/2024
Hi Michael, the current version of this product cannot be girth hitched. The puck system only works with specifically shaped ATK toe levers, and they don't come off too easily. Not something I'd want to do in the field. A girth hitch could be done with a little cordage, and I would recommend doing that if you want to take this leash on and off during a tour. Or, opt for a different model. This is the leash that comes with some ATK bindings, including the Haute Route Plus.
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2/12/2024
Hi, I am looking for a leash for the dynafit low tech race binding. Any suggestions? Thanks!
2/14/2024
Hi Vincenzo,
You could make these work, but the Dynafit Guide Leashes or these Ski Trab Leashes might be better options for girth hitching around the little eyelet that comes with the LTR binding.
You could make these work, but the Dynafit Guide Leashes or these Ski Trab Leashes might be better options for girth hitching around the little eyelet that comes with the LTR binding.
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1/29/2024
Can I use these leashes from my downhill powder ski ( black Crows with look bindings) I currently use 4 ft streamers that keep coming out .. its a pain to gather and stuff back in ..
1/30/2024
Hi Cameron,
These are designed for ATK tech bindings and so they are not the easiest leash to retrofit onto other bindings. You can definitely do it, but may need to improvise your own attachment. They are not easy to girth-hitch. Something like these Trab leashes might be a bit easier to deal with, but it just depends on whether you have a good attachment point on your bindings/how you choose to attach them.
These are designed for ATK tech bindings and so they are not the easiest leash to retrofit onto other bindings. You can definitely do it, but may need to improvise your own attachment. They are not easy to girth-hitch. Something like these Trab leashes might be a bit easier to deal with, but it just depends on whether you have a good attachment point on your bindings/how you choose to attach them.
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4/29/2023
Clark
(hasn't used product)
I just received these and quickly learned your opinion of them will likely depend on your intended use. Specifically, if you plan to:
*** attach them relatively permanently to one pair of skis and pretty much always engage them (vs leave on binding without clipping to boot in mellow terrain) - they're well designed and you'll probably like them.
*** swap them across your ski quiver, attach/detach depending on the day's objective, or engage/disengage to boot while on the move depending on the terrain - they're probably the absolute worst option available. The "puck" binding attachment system is extremely finicky, the oversized biner/boot clip is clearly designed to prevent girth hitching the system to the binding, and that same oversized biner and extra long coil/cord means if you leave it on the binding without boot engagement its going to be a whole lot of bojangle going on during any movement (tour or ski).
Since I also have brakes on my entire quiver and only intended to use them sparingly in "don't lose a ski here" type terrain (re: steep/firm, glacial, etc...), these leashes are absolutely THE worst option available and I'm returning them immediately.
*** attach them relatively permanently to one pair of skis and pretty much always engage them (vs leave on binding without clipping to boot in mellow terrain) - they're well designed and you'll probably like them.
*** swap them across your ski quiver, attach/detach depending on the day's objective, or engage/disengage to boot while on the move depending on the terrain - they're probably the absolute worst option available. The "puck" binding attachment system is extremely finicky, the oversized biner/boot clip is clearly designed to prevent girth hitching the system to the binding, and that same oversized biner and extra long coil/cord means if you leave it on the binding without boot engagement its going to be a whole lot of bojangle going on during any movement (tour or ski).
Since I also have brakes on my entire quiver and only intended to use them sparingly in "don't lose a ski here" type terrain (re: steep/firm, glacial, etc...), these leashes are absolutely THE worst option available and I'm returning them immediately.
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3/4/2023
How do you remove these leashes?
3/4/2023
Hi Sam, the little plastic puck fits quite snugly! You should be able to pry it down and get it moving with a thin flathead screwdriver or similar tool from the front of the toepiece.
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3/1/2023
Hey do you guys sell just the little puck the sticks in the toepiece? It seems like a cleaner attachment than a girth hitch and I typically only use when I'm forced to at a resort
3/1/2023
Ryan,
Sorry, we don't sell these separately. If the girth hitched cable is too bulky, you could find some thin cord to use as a leash loop, just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't fray. That said, it's probably easier to just remove the cable when you're not using it.
Sorry, we don't sell these separately. If the girth hitched cable is too bulky, you could find some thin cord to use as a leash loop, just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't fray. That said, it's probably easier to just remove the cable when you're not using it.
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2/6/2023
Hi,
will these leaches fit on the 22/23 Marker Alpinist 12 bindings? I know Marker has leashes also, but these do not come with a fuse and that scares me. What would be the best advice with the Marker 12's?
Thanks,
Jasper
will these leaches fit on the 22/23 Marker Alpinist 12 bindings? I know Marker has leashes also, but these do not come with a fuse and that scares me. What would be the best advice with the Marker 12's?
Thanks,
Jasper
2/6/2023
Hi Jasper,
The only recommended leash for the Alpinists is the Marker specific leash due to the very small attachment point. It is important to note that attaching the leash after the Alpinist toe has been mounted is very difficult and is best done during the mount. If you're worried about not having a breakaway component, the Maruelli Leash Safe Loops is the part for you! They are not in stock at the moment, but we have ordered more and are on the way. They then can be found here. A zip tie can work in a pinch. Thanks!
The only recommended leash for the Alpinists is the Marker specific leash due to the very small attachment point. It is important to note that attaching the leash after the Alpinist toe has been mounted is very difficult and is best done during the mount. If you're worried about not having a breakaway component, the Maruelli Leash Safe Loops is the part for you! They are not in stock at the moment, but we have ordered more and are on the way. They then can be found here. A zip tie can work in a pinch. Thanks!
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Fantastic leash. Lightweight and has all the length needed to reach up even to the ankle (I use the Scarpa F1 LT and most leashes were too short). Quality is great too. Make sure not to lose the two black pucks when you open it! I was so excited to put my leashes on that I lost one of the pucks and had to carefully walk back to the mailbox until I found it. Installation was straightforward. These leashes work great for ski tours.
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9/16/2022
It's not quite fit for ATK Raider 10/12 toe piece.
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8/22/2022
I'm guessing these don't work with ATK Raider 12's? Little puck doesn't really work with this toe piece unless I'm missing something.
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8/23/2022
Hey Lazar, the loop of the leash should be able to fit through the little opening on the toe piece of the Raider 12. Quite often if there is no designated spot to connect the one end of the leash you might need to add a small loop of cord (2-3mm usually works) in order to attach it.
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1/14/2022
Do these come with the metal disc for installing on ATK bindings? I lost the ones that came with my Haute Routes and I really only need the disc so I want to confirm before ordering ha.
1/15/2022
Hey Joseph, the leashes do indeed come with the little puck for attaching them to ATK toe levers.
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12/8/2019
Will these leashes fit on the Marker Alpinist?
12/13/2019
Will,, This leash will not fit in the tiny hole on the Alpinist. You are better off with the Marker leash.
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I own one pair of these leashes and swap them between every pair of skis I own. Low profile and extend up to a nice length to step out of bindings. The nose of the carabiner likes to snag, but quick work with a file, grinder or dremel tool remedies that.
I am a tremendous fan of the aramid core (as opposed to steel cable). I have had problems with metal fatigue on others from continuously stepping on the tech toe nose, and simultaneously bending the leashes. No problems with these a few years of heavy use and they're still going strong.
I am a tremendous fan of the aramid core (as opposed to steel cable). I have had problems with metal fatigue on others from continuously stepping on the tech toe nose, and simultaneously bending the leashes. No problems with these a few years of heavy use and they're still going strong.
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12/11/2018
Hi,
Can I attach them on Dynafit TNT?
The other leash from Dynafit that you have doesn't come with the wire if I have understood correclty..
Which one do you reccomand me?
Thanks
Can I attach them on Dynafit TNT?
The other leash from Dynafit that you have doesn't come with the wire if I have understood correclty..
Which one do you reccomand me?
Thanks
12/12/2018
Hi Ettore! Yes, they will attach to a Dynafit TLT! The Dynafit leash does come with metal loops to girth hitch the loop and the attachment loop to your binding and boot, whereas this ATK leash comes with a key-ring of sorts. The Dynafit Leash offers a slightly more flexible attachment system, but the ATK leash is a bit more robust.
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9/27/2018
Do you know when these will be available in stock?
10/1/2018
Hey Shiv! Should be any day now actually. Kreuzspitze also makes a similar leash that has already shipped and will likely be here even sooner.
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The length is just right allowing me to step out but not too long that they drag. The nose on the carbiner is too big and makes it a hassle to unclip. I shaved the nose down and it works much more smoothly.
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