ATK Raider SL 12 Evo Binding
When the masses demanded yet another uniquely named combination of ATK's toe and heel pieces, our Italian friends listened and delivered the Raider SL 12 Evo binding. Featuring the slimmed-down but still bomber 7075-aluminum Raider SL toepiece, now combined with the user-friendly Evo brake system, we wonder if this lean, mean, feature-rich masterpiece might just be the final entry to the increasingly extensive Raider series. This is almost certainly not the case, but we're going to hype it up anyway. Boasting burly free-touring performance without unnecessary bulk, the lightweight but powerful, all-metal toe piece features a staggered mount pattern for optimal power transfer. The Raider heel piece features an industry-leading 14mm of elastic response and 25mm of boot sole length adjustment, with vertical and lateral release values independently adjustable from 5-12. This iteration of the Raider SL includes the nearly automated, one-hand-operable Evo brake system, allowing for quick and easy transitions so you can spend those precious dawn-patrol moments taking in the sunrise and slashing turns while your buddies are still fiddling with their bindings. The Goldilocks combination of ATK components found in the Raider SL 12 Evo provides a lighter-weight, user-friendly free-touring option to keep you cruising the ups and crushing the downs.
- The lightweight toepiece complements a performant Raider heel and user-friendly Evo brake system in a well-balanced package.
- Evo brake system ensures intuitive, quick, and foolproof transitions so you can score freshies while others are still fiddling.
- Vertical and lateral release values are independently adjustable from 5-12, covering the range for most skiers.
- 14mm of elastic response keeps the ride smooth and the release profile reliable, even for the hardest of huckers.
- The staggered toe mount pattern and standard Raider heel pattern are cross-compatible with other ATK bindings.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
336g [91mm] |
| Weight (pair) | 672g [91mm] |
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Boot |
Tech |
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Brakes |
86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 |
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BSL |
25mm |
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Riser |
2 + flat |
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Vertical |
5-12 |
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Lateral |
5-12 |
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Crampon |
Yes |
| Specs Verified | |
| Design | |
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7075 aluminum, POM, stainless steel |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Cruising the up and crushing the down |
| Notes | Strong retention and reliable release |
| Bottom Line | Burly free-touring performance without the burly build |
| Compare to other Full-featured Bindings | |