Black Diamond’s line of Helio bindings is exciting and the 180 represents an impressive amount of innovation and versatility, all while staying below the 200g benchmark. First, choose your release value: 6, 8, or 10. Next, feel how simple it is to enter a toe-piece that only has springs on one wing, and feel the smooth operation of the toe-lever as you lock it into uphill mode. Then, adjust the heel to whichever boot you want to use that day. Finally, go ski anything you feel like for years to come because it’s durable and has easily-replaceable wear-items. It even has multiple riser-heights: a flat-mode plus two climbers. If the standard race-style heel-flap isn’t cutting it for you, spin the heel piece 180° and reverse the heel flap for a third position and a boost up the hill. The Black Diamond Helio 180 comes with a pair of adjustment plates, crampon receptors, and leashes, making it a more versatile version of the 145 (otherwise it’s the same aside from the color).
- Your choice of 6, 8, or 10 in release strength, both lateral and vertical.
- Included adjustment plates and leashes for BSL changes and security.
- Monolink toe piece is as powerful and smooth as it is light.
- Replaceable steel fork is durable and easily swapped.
- Included crampon receptor (+8g) is compatible with Helio ski crampons.
- A pair of Helio Leashes is also included.
Specifications | |
Weight |
188g [8] |
Weight (pair) | 376g [2] |
Boot |
Tech |
Brakes |
None |
BSL |
28mm |
Riser |
2 + flat |
Vertical |
6, 8, or 10 |
Lateral |
6, 8, or 10 |
Crampon |
Removable accessory |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
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Aluminum alloy, stainless steel |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | Speed touring, weekly racing, adventure skiing, light 'n fast use and abuse, grand course racing |
Notes | Extra riser accessed by spinning heel piece 180° |
Bottom Line | Helio 145 with bonus features |
Compare to other Race Bindings |
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