ATK RT 11 Evo Binding
Are you looking for a simple, durable, all-around ski touring binding? Do you want brakes, magnetic risers, elastic heel travel, and a fully adjustable release without unnecessary weight? Would you like to adorn your skis with hints of polished aluminum, steel, and fine Italian metallurgy?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the RT 11 Evo may be for you. This binding is the flagship of ATK's lightweight, full-featured touring category. The engineers at ATK have managed to cram nearly every sought-after feature on the binding market into these expertly machined pieces of ski jewelry. Compared to its predecessor, the RT 10 Evo, the new RT 11 Evo integrates a release adjustment feature into the toepiece, inherited from the freeride-oriented Raider Evo series. This new toe piece allows for a large adjustment range that will accommodate just about everyone.
Rest assured, the best features of the RT 10 Evo are carried forward, including ATK's signature magnetic heel risers and exceedingly user-friendly Evo brake system. To transition this binding, simply rotate the heel and start skinning. To go downhill, turn it again and enjoy an effortless step-in thanks to the independent cam-lock heel pins. Both risers can be accessed with a pole, so no more bending over to rotate your heel in the middle of the skin track! For aggressive skiing, the elastic travel at the heel allows your skis to flex freely during compressions while the adjustable toe will allow you to dial up your retention with confidence.
With so many features and so little weight, the RT 11 Evo is an excellent choice for almost any backcountry skier.
- Cam Release System allows for easy step-in and crisp release values.
- Easy Entry System allows for easy entry into the toe piece. Clever!
- Elastic Response System allows the ski to compress while skiing, keeping your release values consistent.
- Evo Braking System is easy and intuitive to use.
- Magneto heel risers help tame steep skin tracks and are securely stowed when not in use.
- Snow Pack Proof Toe resists the buildup of snow under the toe wings, increasing reliability in deep snow.
- Toe piece allows the toe piece to be calibrated with the heel, allowing for a wider range of release that is more reliable.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
321g [97mm] |
| Weight (pair) | 642g [97mm] |
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Boot |
Tech |
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Brakes |
86, 91, 97, 102 |
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BSL |
20mm |
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Riser |
2 + flat |
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Vertical |
3-11 |
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Lateral |
3-11 |
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Crampon |
Yes |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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ALU 7075, POM, Stainless steel |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | General touring, ski mountaineering |
| Notes | Evo toe piece allows for wide release adjustment range |
| Bottom Line | Lightweight, easy to use, and packed with features |
| Compare to other Full-featured Bindings | |
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Questions & Reviews
2/1/2026
I have these binding on Blizzard Zero G95. I like them except for the part I think called "elastic heel travel". I guess it allows for when skis flex on very uneven terrain? However, when going uphill with the heel raisers up when I have to stomp hard (I am relatively heavy (200lb) and stomp hard) on steep terrain to get better footing the heel travels activates and ends up twisting the heel piece out of place, with sometimes turning it fully 180 degress and bindings lock. Is there a way to disable it? I've been liking the ATK bindings otherwise. Which other lightweight models I should consider for my next setup that dont have heel travel? I've been considering Haute Route or similar for my next lightweight setup.
2/2/2026
Svetoslav- That is the downside to rearward travel on heels pieces. Any binding that use a screw tension plate will definitely not have travel. Haute route will get rid of rearward travel and allow you to keep the other feartures of the ATK heel.
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1/20/2026
Mounting these with an Orb Freebird (90mm waist). Would you recommend the 86mm brakes or 91mm? Also, any hesitation for a 6'2, 190lb skier (typical ATK release value around 9-10). Think I'm going to go ahead and order now since spring has arrived early in the Tetons.... :)
1/20/2026
Hi Casey, the 86mm would be close (fine if you carefully bend them), but the 91mm wouldn't be too wide at all. If you don't mind a little bit of extra weight, the Raider 13 Evo would give you more room to turn the release up if needed, but I would think these are totally fine.
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1/19/2026
I'm a bigger guy (6'2, 210lbs with gear, strong skier) and I've been running the newest ATK Haute Route+ on all of my setups lately. It's everything I want in a binding, but I occasionally pre-release on my fatter setup in bad snow. Wondering if this RT11, with it's additional 1 release value, elastic heel, and adjustable toes would make a significant difference, or if I'd be better off bumping up to something like a Raider 12 SL or Freeraider 14 SL. Trying to keep things as light as possible so I'd be removing the brakes on whatever binding I got.
1/19/2026
Greg- The first thing is to figure out if you are prereleasing vertically or horizontally. Vertically the only thing you can do is get a higher release valued binding. If its lateral there are a couple of possibilities. Reach out to help@skimo.co and we can discuss further.
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11/28/2025
Could you bend the 102 mm brakes to accommodate a 107 waist width ski?
11/28/2025
Hi Daniel, it can depend on the shape of your ski, sidewall angle, etc. It might be better to swap in a 108mm brake.
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11/8/2025
The weight range seems to be quite narrow / on light side for these? How would these work with Zag Slap 104 Lites?
11/10/2025
Daniel- These bindings would work just fine with the Zag's. Just make sure you get the 102mm brake to fit over the ski perfectly.
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10/27/2025
Would this binding pair well with the Dynafit Free 107 173 length? I weigh 175 and am a moderately advanced/aggressive skier. I'm in the PNW (Mt Hood). According to ATK the Raider 13 Evo would be a better choice but there seems to be little difference between the two other than the toe piece and the toe piece.
10/27/2025
Daniel, Yes, it will be perfectly fine. They are the exact same binding other then the top release value, 11 vs 13. And 11 should be plenty for you.
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2/11/2025
Probably has been asked 1000x times before on other product listings, but can a moderately aggressive skier really notice the difference of the freeride spacers?
2/11/2025
Hi Tim,
It depends a bit on the width of the ski in question. The wider and heavier the ski - and the firmer the conditions - the more you will notice the freeride spacer. In perfect powder, you'd never know, and it doesn't really make sense on skis under 95mm or so. The idea is to give you more power transfer to the edge and support on hard landings, and wider skis put more force on your boots and therefore will increase the perceived benefits!
It depends a bit on the width of the ski in question. The wider and heavier the ski - and the firmer the conditions - the more you will notice the freeride spacer. In perfect powder, you'd never know, and it doesn't really make sense on skis under 95mm or so. The idea is to give you more power transfer to the edge and support on hard landings, and wider skis put more force on your boots and therefore will increase the perceived benefits!
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2/11/2025
ATK states the recommended use:
Skis width: 80 – 97mm
Skis weight: 1000 – 1600g
Skier's weight: 30 – 95kg
This seems overly conservative.
I am looking to mount on a 1725g, 105mm ski. Do I really need to pay the weight penalty and go with the Raider?
Can I squeeze the 102 brake onto a 105 ski, or do I need to use a Raider brake?
Skis width: 80 – 97mm
Skis weight: 1000 – 1600g
Skier's weight: 30 – 95kg
This seems overly conservative.
I am looking to mount on a 1725g, 105mm ski. Do I really need to pay the weight penalty and go with the Raider?
Can I squeeze the 102 brake onto a 105 ski, or do I need to use a Raider brake?
2/11/2025
Hi Tim!
I've put less on more and still see the light of day. Now, I don't suggest folks do the same, but these guidelines are provided from a general perspective and don't factor in the varying nuances that may make a binding appropriate or not. That said, without knowing all the details, I believe the RT 11 Evo is capable of handling a ~1700g ski with little trouble. Regarding the brake widths, a 102mm of this binding will fit a 105mm ski. Thanks!
I've put less on more and still see the light of day. Now, I don't suggest folks do the same, but these guidelines are provided from a general perspective and don't factor in the varying nuances that may make a binding appropriate or not. That said, without knowing all the details, I believe the RT 11 Evo is capable of handling a ~1700g ski with little trouble. Regarding the brake widths, a 102mm of this binding will fit a 105mm ski. Thanks!
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1/2/2025
Hey folks, sorry for having so many questions. I'm planning to order these bindings from you along with some Trab 104s.. but I'm nervous because of my bad experiences with the push-button brakes on the old Raiders. They do not always deploy! You said that you think the new Evo ones have more "umph" to them... is that something you'd still say after having more experience? Are the Evo brakes on the RT 11 just the same brakes -- i.e. are the springs as powerful? I'm kind of tempted to just go back to tried and true Dynafit ST, because the brakes are reliable. But I would love to have a lighter more elastic binding.
1/2/2025
Hi Eric,
We haven't seen any issues with brake deployment on the Evos - and they don't have the issue the push buttons have had with deploying them with the boot clipped into the heel.
We haven't seen any issues with brake deployment on the Evos - and they don't have the issue the push buttons have had with deploying them with the boot clipped into the heel.
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12/26/2024
What is the delta value of the RT 11 EVO, and how much of a shim is reasonable with this binding (from your experience)?
Thanks for providing this incredibly useful resource - long time lurker, first time poster! Cheers
Thanks for providing this incredibly useful resource - long time lurker, first time poster! Cheers
12/26/2024
Paddy- The delta of the RT 11 Evo is +10mm. ATK makes a 4mm shim that would work perfectly for that binding called Speed Shims. They come with screws making the upgrade easy.
1/2/2025
I am pretty sure that the Raider Evo Toe Shims will *not* work with the RT 11 Evo.
The front hole pattern is 30/45 x 35 same as the old Rraiders. So presumably that means that you want the Raider Toe Shims, even though Skimo's page on this says "not compatiable with Evo". It's very confusing but hopefully the Skimo folks can update the various pages on this so we know what to order.
The front hole pattern is 30/45 x 35 same as the old Rraiders. So presumably that means that you want the Raider Toe Shims, even though Skimo's page on this says "not compatiable with Evo". It's very confusing but hopefully the Skimo folks can update the various pages on this so we know what to order.
1/3/2025
Eric- You are correct the drilling is different on the RT 11 Evo. I miss spoke the Raider shim could work but not a perfect fit. The shim would need a little customizing to work. The best solution for the RT 11 Evo is the Speed shim which matches perfectly to the toe.
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12/19/2024
Is there any reason I could not buy these, plus a set of wider Evo brakes, and swap them out? That way I would have the Raider autobrake but with the lighter toe pieces for my powder skis. I can’t think of any reason to go for the heavier toe of the Raider Evo. Thoughts?
12/19/2024
Hi Eric, yes you can, and I think it's odd ATK doesn't offer these wider. Sure the mounting pattern is narrower, but plenty of folks use that pattern on wider skis. If you reach out via email, we can swap brakes for you to avoid the expense of an extra set.
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12/5/2024
Are the brakes removable? If so, do you need to remove the heel piece from the ski?
12/5/2024
Ben, The brakes are removable but you need to have the brake cover to replace and protect the brake area after removal. You do not need to remove the heel piece from the ski.
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11/10/2024
What is the difference between these bindings and the raider 11 evo?
11/11/2024
Hi Nico,
ATK's lineup can be confusing!
Same: both have a toe adjustment to help with release values, cam release system, two magnetic heel risers, and the evo brake system.
Different: for practical usage, you gain 5mm more of BSL travel on the Raider model along with wider brake options. The mounting pattern is wider on the Raider series, allowing for more power transmission for those capable of such discernment.
ATK's lineup can be confusing!
Same: both have a toe adjustment to help with release values, cam release system, two magnetic heel risers, and the evo brake system.
Different: for practical usage, you gain 5mm more of BSL travel on the Raider model along with wider brake options. The mounting pattern is wider on the Raider series, allowing for more power transmission for those capable of such discernment.
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8/9/2024
It seems like this updated RT 11 Evo is almost the exact same weight as the RT 10 Evo, in spite of the larger/more featured toe piece? Have you guys managed to confirm that yet?
8/9/2024
Hi Rhys,
We have not gotten our hands on these yet, unfortunately! We hope to have them soon. When we do receive them, we will verify the weight, and you will see a "yes" appear next to the "Specs Verified" line in the specs sheet above (and we will change the weight specification to whatever we actually record).
We have not gotten our hands on these yet, unfortunately! We hope to have them soon. When we do receive them, we will verify the weight, and you will see a "yes" appear next to the "Specs Verified" line in the specs sheet above (and we will change the weight specification to whatever we actually record).
10/9/2024
To follow up Rhys, these ended up coming in about an ounce heavier, all in the toe piece. This is no doubt due to the release-value adjustment and the quick-trigger on the wing pivot.
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