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| Product | Grizzly Olympic Binding | Dynafit Superlite 150 Binding | Kreuzspitze GT 2.0 Binding | Dynafit Low Tech Binding | Dynafit Superlite 2.0 Binding | Plum Oazo 6 Binding | Plum Oazo 8 Binding | Plum Oazo 4 Binding | Ski Trab Titan Vario.2 Binding | ATK Kuluar 9 LT Binding | Dynafit Blacklight Binding | Black Diamond Helio 200 LT Binding | ATK Haute Route Binding | ATK Haute Route Plus Binding | DPS L10 Binding | Marker Alpinist 8 Binding | Marker Alpinist 10 Binding | Marker Alpinist 12 Binding | Marker Alpinist Long Travel Binding | Atomic Backland Pure Binding | Atomic Backland Summit Binding | Slatnar ST Touring Binding | Tyrolia Almonte PT Binding | Salomon MTN Pure Binding | Salomon MTN Summit Binding | Ski Trab Titan Vario.2 Kid Binding | Dynafit TLT Expedition Binding | Dynafit Blacklight Plus Binding | G3 ZED 9 Binding | G3 ZED 12 Binding | Fritschi Xenic 10 Binding | Fritschi Xenic 7 Binding | Plum Pika Binding | Plum Guide 12 Binding | Dynafit Speed Turn 2.0 Binding | Dynafit Speed Radical Binding | Plum Karibou 12 Binding | Marker Alpinist Free 13 Binding | Plum Summit 12 Binding | ATK V-Crest 10 LT Binding | Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake | Dynafit Seven Summits Binding | Atomic Backland Summit 12 Binding & Brake | Atomic Backland Summit 9 Binding & Brake | Voile TTS Transit Telemark Binding | Salomon MTN Binding & Brake | Salomon MTN Summit 12 Binding & Brake | Salomon MTN Summit 9 Binding & Brake |
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| Availability | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | Out For Season | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | Out For Season | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | Custom Order | In Stock | In Stock |
| Price | $558.95 | $519.95 | $459.95 | $499.95 $399.95 | $359.95 | $489.95 | $489.95 | $489.95 | $448.95 | $449.95 $399.95 | $399.95 | $549.95 $439.95 | $589.95 $489.95 | $599.95 From $499.95 | $629.95 $529.95 | $449.95 | $499.95 | $549.95 | $449.95 $339.95 | $599.95 | $499.95 $444.96 | $499.95 | From $408.95 | $599.95 | $499.95 | $398.95 | $499.95 $399.95 | $549.95 $319.95 | $514.95 $374.95 | $571.95 $399.95 | $469.95 $299.00 | $449.95 $299.00 | $538.95 $438.95 | $458.95 | $279.95 | $319.95 $239.95 | $608.95 | $629.95 | $608.95 $428.95 | $379.95 | $649.95 | $349.95 | $599.95 | $549.95 | $489.95 | $649.95 | $599.95 | $549.95 |
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Weight |
122g [65-75mm] | 160g | 190g | 178g | 181g | 217g | 219g | 217g | 254g [7-9] | 214g | 299g | 179g | 209g | 233g [2024/25] 216g [2023/24] |
216g | 292g 267g [2021/22] |
295g 271g [2021/22] |
297g 272g [2021/22] |
281g | 288g | 302g [9] 305g [12] |
335g [7-8] | 258g [brakeless] 303g [90mm brakes] |
288g | 302g [9] 305g [12] |
246g | 202g | 385g [90mm] | 341g | 359g | 285g | 285g | 281g | 341g | 342g | 333g | 460g | 427g [105mm] | 450g | 262g | 395g [90mm] | 326g | 399g [90mm] | 396g [90mm] | 525g [L] | 395g [90mm] | 399g [90mm] | 396g [90mm] |
| Weight (pair) | 244g [65-75mm] | 320g | 380g | 356g | 362g | 434g | 438g | 434g | 508g [7-9] | 428g | 598g | 358g | 418g | 466g [2024/25] 432g [2023/24] |
432g | 584g 534g [2021/22] |
590g 542g [2021/22] |
594g 544g [2021/22] |
562g | 576g | 604g [9] 610g [12] |
670g [7-8] | 516g [brakeless] 606g [90mm brakes] |
576g | 604g [9] 610g [12] |
492g | 404g | 770g [90mm] | 682g | 718g | 570g | 570g | 562g | 682g | 684g | 666g | 920g | 854g [105mm] | 900g | 524g | 790g [90mm] | 652g | 798g [90mm] | 792g [90mm] | 1050g [L] | 790g [90mm] | 798g [90mm] | 792g [90mm] |
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Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tech | Tele-tech, NTN w/ toe inserts | Tech | Tech | Tech |
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Brakes |
65-75, 75-85, 85-95 | Accessory 75, 90, 105 | None | Accessory 75, 90, 105 | Accessory 75, 90, 105 | Optional 80, 90, 100, 110 [2022/23] Leashes included [2021/22] |
Optional 80, 90, 100, 110 | Optional 80, 90, 100, 110 [2022/23] Leashes included [2021/22] |
Accessory 78, 85, 94 | Leashes | Available separately in 75, 90, and 105mm widths | None | Leashes | Leashes [18g] | Leashes [18g] | Accessory 90, 105, 115 | Accessory 90, 105, 115 | Accessory 90, 105, 115 | Optional leashes | Leashes | Leashes | Optional Leashes | Leashes | Leashes | Accessory 78, 85, 94 | None | Without, 75, 90, 105 | Accessory 85, 100, 115, 130 | Accessory 85, 100, 115, 130 | Accessory 85, 95, 105 | 85, 95, 105 | Accessory 85, 95, 105 | Optional leashes | Leashes | Leashes | Leashes available separately | 90, 105, 115 | None | Included Leashes | 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 | Optional Leashes | 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 | 80, 90, 100, 110 | None | 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 | 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 | 80, 90, 100, 110 | |
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BSL |
Accessory plates | Accessory plates | Accessory plates | Accessory plates | Accessory plates | 25mm [2022/23] 20mm [2021/22] |
25mm [2022/23] | 25mm [2022/23] 20mm [2021/22] |
24mm | 20mm | 10mm | Fixed | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 15mm | 15mm | 15mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 50mm | 22mm | 30mm | 30mm | 24mm | Accessory plates | 10mm | 30mm | 30mm | 25mm | 25mm | 18mm | 30mm | 23mm | 22mm | 30mm | 35mm | 35mm [2022/23] 30mm [2021/22] |
20mm | 50mm | 25mm | 50mm | 50 mm | Varies with cable size and position, see size chart | 30mm | 50mm | 50mm |
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Riser |
1 | 2 + flat [no brake] 1 [w/ brakes] |
2 + flat | 2 + unofficial flat | 2 + unofficial flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + Flat | 2 + Flat | 2 + Flat | 3 + unofficial flat | 2 + flat | 2 + Flat | 4 + flat | 4 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2+ flat | 1 | 3 | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 4+ flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + Flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat |
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Vertical |
6, 8, or 10 | 8, 6 available separately | 5-10 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 5-7, 7-9 or 9-11 | Fixed | Fixed | 5-10 | 3-8 [8] 5-10 [10] |
5-10 | 5-10 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | Fixed | Fixed 5-6, 7-8, or 9-10 | Fixed | Adjustable by swapping springs | Fixed | 2-4 | Fixed | Fixed | 3-9 | 5-12 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 5-10 | 5.5-12 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 5.5-12 | Fixed | 5.5-12 | 4-10 | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | 4-10 | Fixed | Fixed | None | Women's, Men's, or Expert | Fixed | Fixed |
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Lateral |
6, 8, or 10 | 4-13 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 [Z10] 6-12 [Z12] |
4-10 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 5-7, 7-9 or 9-11 | 4-9 | 5-12 | 5-10 | 3-8 [8] 5-10 [10] |
5-10 | 5-10 | Adjustable 3-8 | 4-10 | 6-12 | 4-10 [10] 6-12 [12] |
Choice of mens, womens, or expert | 4-9 [9] 6-12 [12] |
Fixed 5-6, 7-8, or 9-10 | 4-10 [10] 5-12 [12] |
Adjusted when springs are swapped | 4-9 [9] 6-12 [12] |
2-4 | None | 5-12 | 3-9 | 5-12 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 5-10 | 5.5-12 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 5.5-12 | 6-13 | 5.5-12 | 4-10 | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | 4-10 | 6-12 | 4-9 | None | Women's, Men's, or Expert | 6-12 | 4-9 |
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Crampon |
Removable Accessory | Included option | Included Option | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Included Option | Included option | Included Option | Removable Accessory | Yes, Removable | Removable Accessory | Removable Accessory | Included option | Included option | Included option | Included option | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Included Option, subtract 4g per binding from the listed weight when removed | Yes | Yes | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Included Option | Included Option | Yes, removable | Yes | Included Option | Included Option | Yes | Yes | Yes, Removable | Included Option | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ALU 7075, stainless steel | Aluminium with steel pins | Aluminum, steel, titanium, polymer | Forged 7075 aluminum, chromoly & stainless steel, high-strength synthetics | Forged 7075 aluminum, chromoly & stainless steel, high-strength synthetics | 7075 Aluminum, POM | 7075 Aluminum, POM | 7075 Aluminum, POM | Titanium toe bar, Ergal aluminum frame, steel pins | 7075 aluminum, stainless steel, POM | Forged aluminum, high-tech synthetics, stainless steel | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | 7075 aluminum, stainless steel, POM | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | Forged aluminium, carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide | Aluminum, plastic | Aluminum, high performance PA | Aluminum alloy 7075‐T651, stainless steel, hardened steel, high-strength plastic | Aluminum and renewable plastics | Aluminum, Plastic | Aluminum, high strength PA plastic | Titanium toe bar, Ergal aluminum frame, steel pins | Forged 7075 aluminum | Forged aluminum, high-tech synthetic, stainless steel | Carbon composite, aluminum | Hot forged aluminum, high strength plastic | Aluminium and ultra-strong plastic | High-grade plastic, aluminum | Aluminum, steel | Aluminum, steel, polyvinyl | Forged aluminum, chromoly & stainless steel, high-strength plastic | 7075 aluminum, steel pins, high-strength plastic | 7075 aluminum, POM plastic, composite, steel pins | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | 7075 aluminum, POM, steel pins | 7075 Aluminum, POM, Stainless Steel | Aluminum body, steel pins, plastic housing | Aluminum, high-tech synthetic, stainless steel | Aluminum body, steel pins, high-strength plastic housing | Aluminum body, steel pins, plastic housing | 7075 Aluminum, POM, steel | Aluminum, steel, plastic | PA Fiberglass, aluminum | Fiberglass PA, aluminum |
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| Usage | Racing in the 2026 Olympics! | Speed touring, ski mountaineering, even racing | Ski mountaineering, speed touring, recreational racing | Lightweight touring & mountaineering | Lightweight touring & mountaineering | Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, recreational racing | Ski touring, mountaineering | Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, recreational racing | Ski touring, training, mountaineering | Speed touring until the street lights go on | Long spring days to mid-winter meadow skipping | Everyday ski touring & mountaineering | Light and speedy touring, traverses | Everyday touring, ski mountaineering | Everyday touring, ski mountaineering | Ski touring | Touring | Touring | Touring | Touring | Summits, powder, and everything in between | Everyday touring | Ski touring | Touring | Everyday touring | Light weight skier touring | No-fall skiing, surviving a nuclear blast | All-around ski touring, resort up-hilling | Everyday touring | Backcountry skiing | Backcountry ski touring, mountaineering | Touring | Lightweight touring, ski mountaineering | Everyday touring | Classic touring | Everyday touring with resort drive-bys | Everyday touring, big lines, and big ambitions | Free-touring | Free Touring | General touring | Touring, mountaineering, big missions | Daily ski touring | Touring, mountaineering, big missions | Day in day out touring | All around telemark touring | Touring | Everyday touring with confidence | All-mountain touring and skiing |
| Notes | Adjustable toe pin width | Superior lateral elasticity for the weight class | PFE step in system | Fixed vertical release | Fixed vertical release | Ski crampon attachment point is removable to save weight | No need to turn heel piece to use the risers! | Lower vertical release value than the Oazo 6 | Gapless heel keeps the release consistent while the ski is flexing | Faster transitions with race flap | Bayonet Lock results in excellent power transfer | Cam release system makes for smooth step-in and vertical release | Magnetic risers are satisfying to activate | Double heel risers add more climbing options vs the non-Plus version | Two heel risers allow you to find your desired climbing angle | Gapless binding for consistent release | Toe piece is carbon infused, stronger and less brittle than steel | Crazy light for a "gapless" binding | Gapless design adds some pop | Leash included doubles as gap tool | Adjustable lateral release | Has 5-7mm of spring-loaded length compensation | Easy step-in due to narrower toe pins in the open position | Leash included doubles as gap tool | Lateral release is adjustable | Gapless heel keeps the release consistent while the ski is flexing | No lateral release | Bayonet Lock secures the heel piece into the base plate for maximal power transfer | Gapless heel for release consistency | Gapless for consistent release | Lateral elasticity in the toe improves retention over typical designs | Stepping in is easier than ever thanks to paddle-activated toe wings | Slick removable brake system | Classic rotational heel piece with release values up to 12 | Now using Radical toe hole pattern | Anti-rotation mechanism prevents accidental mode-changes | Toe piece has elasticity which compensates for ski compression | Profile is purposefully large for better power transmission | POM stomp pad provides support for hard landings | Toe design inherently resists snow buildup | Comes with 3 release springs | Proudly built with minimalism in mind | Brakes can be engaged without taking the ski off | Removeable spring cartridges drop almost half the weight on the uphill | Brakes come in 5 widths | Full riser access and fast transitions without needing to twist the heel | Transitioning to ski-mode can be done without rotating the heel tower | |
| Bottom Line | Ultralight binding with brakes | Compelling feature set at an extraordinarily low weight | Ultralight yet feature-heavy | Coolest lightweight binding available | Lightest binding w/ integrated brakes | A simple, robust binding for lighter and faster skiers | Light and versatile | Lightweight, efficient binding for lighter skiers | Unmatched combo of performance, retention, and weight | Generously featured binding at an exceptional weight | Lightweight and powerful touring binding | Fully adjustable lateral and vertical release under 200 grams | The features you need and none you don’t | The ultimate "lean" bindings | DPS flavored Haute Route Plus | Lower release value in a low weight offering | Zero-gap performance in a lightweight, affordable package | Light-weight adjustable touring binding | All the nice Alpinist features with more BSL range | Wonderfully crafted stripped-down touring binding | Durable binding suitable for every tour | A burly binding for everyday use | Simple and intuitive performance | A lightweight, stripped-down, touring binding | Lightweight binding with a great feature set | Low release value binding with all the Trab benefits | The steep skiing machine you can always count on | Good balance between efficient uphill travel and confident downhill skiing | Bomber binding for lighter skiers | Light with no sacrifices | A very dialed sub-300g binding with fully adjustable release values | A great low-tech option for kids or lighter skiers | Just enough features to stay light! | Impressive strength for the weight | A quintessential Dynafit binding | Lightweight adjustable touring binding | Freeride binding option, without the brake | Alpinist on steroids | Designed to be hard-charging | Entry-level option with plenty of great features | All the features, less of the weight | Simple and intuitive binding | Good features, lightweight, robust | A binding built for the everyday tourer | Tech meets telemark | Lightweight touring binding with brakes | Well-thought-out touring binding | Light on release but not performance |
