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Black Diamond Helio 180 Binding


Discontinued


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
convert to ounces
188g [8]
Weight (pair) 376g [2]
Boot Compatibility   Tech
Brakes (mm)   None
BSL Adjustment   28mm
Riser Heights   2 + flat
Vertical Release   6, 8, or 10
Lateral Release   6, 8, or 10
Crampon Ready   Removable accessory
Specs Verified Yes
Design
Materials   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
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Questions & Reviews

8/7/2018
Question from Alex
 
What are the toe pin and heel pin heights for this binding and for the Helio 145? Not sure if you have had a chance to measure yet, but it would be great to know. Thanks!
8/8/2018
Answer from Trace Leches
 
Hey Alex! Not sure exactly as we haven't been able to measure it, but based on the similarities to other bindings and the thickness of the plate I am going to assume probably somewhere in the realm of 4-5mm. When we do measure it, it'll be here though, so keep an eye out for it there.
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Model: Helio 180

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