Compare Lean Bindings
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| Product | Grizzly Olympic Binding | Dynafit Superlite 150 Binding | Kreuzspitze GT 2.0 Binding | Dynafit Low Tech Binding | Grizzly Olympic Tour 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 | ATK Kuluar 12 LT Binding | Black Diamond Helio 200 LT Binding | ATK Haute Route Binding | Black Diamond Helio 200 Binding | Marker Alpinist 8 Binding | Marker Alpinist 10 Binding | Marker Alpinist 12 Binding | Atomic Backland Pure Binding | Salomon MTN Pure Binding | Ski Trab Titan Vario.2 Kid Binding | Dynafit TLT Expedition 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 Summit 12 Binding | Atomic Backland Tour Binding & Brake | Salomon MTN 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 | 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 | Out For Season | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | Custom Order |
| Price | $678.95 $578.95 | $599.95 | $459.95 | $499.95 | $798.95 | $449.95 | $489.95 | $489.95 | $489.95 | $459.95 | $449.95 | $449.95 | $549.95 $449.95 | $599.95 | $699.95 $599.95 | $449.95 | $499.95 | $549.95 | $549.95 | $549.95 | $399.95 | $499.95 | $499.95 From $379.95 | $554.95 | $469.95 From $349.95 | $449.95 | $538.95 $399.95 | $498.95 | $349.95 | $449.95 | $608.95 | $599.95 | $599.95 |
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Weight |
122g [65-75mm] | 160g | 190g | 178g | 141g [75-85mm] | 181g | 217g | 219g 214g [2021/22] |
217g | 254g [7-9] | 214g | 216g | 179g | 209g | 210g | 292g 267g [2021/22] |
295g 271g [2021/22] |
297g 272g [2021/22] |
288g | 288g | 246g | 202g | 341g | 359g | 285g | 285g | 281g | 341g | 342g | 333g | 450g | 395g [90mm] | 395g [90mm] |
| Weight (pair) | 244g [65-75mm] | 320g | 380g | 356g | 282g [75-85mm] | 362g | 434g | 438g 428g [2021/22] |
434g | 508g [7-9] | 428g | 432g | 358g | 418g | 420g | 584g 534g [2021/22] |
590g 542g [2021/22] |
594g 544g [2021/22] |
576g | 576g | 492g | 404g | 682g | 718g | 570g | 570g | 562g | 682g | 684g | 666g | 900g | 790g [90mm] | 790g [90mm] |
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Boot |
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 |
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Brakes |
65-75, 75-85, 85-95 | Accessory 75, 90, 105 | None | Accessory 75, 90, 105 | 75, 85, 95mm | Accessory 75, 90, 105 | Optional 80, 90, 100, 110 [2022/23] Leashes included [2021/22] |
Optional 80, 90, 100, 110 [2022/23] Leashes included [2021/22] |
Optional 80, 90, 100, 110 [2022/23] Leashes included [2021/22] |
Accessory 78, 85, 94 | Leashes | Leashes | None | Leashes | Leashes | Accessory 90, 105, 115 | Accessory 90, 105, 115 | Accessory 90, 105, 115 | Leashes | Leashes | Accessory 78, 85, 94 | None | Accessory 85, 100, 115, 130 | Accessory 85, 100, 115, 130 | Accessory 85, 95, 105 | 85, 95, 105 | Accessory 85, 95, 105 | Leashes | Leashes | Leashes | None | 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 | 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 |
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BSL |
Accessory plates | Accessory plates | Accessory plates | Accessory plates | 10mm | Accessory plates | 25mm [2022/23] 20mm [2021/22] |
25mm [2022/23] 20mm [2021/22] |
25mm [2022/23] 20mm [2021/22] |
24mm | 20mm | 20mm | Fixed | 30mm | 28mm | 15mm | 15mm | 15mm | 30mm | 30mm | 24mm | Accessory plates | 30mm | 30mm | 25mm | 25mm | 18mm | 30mm | 23mm | 22mm | 35mm [2022/23] 30mm [2021/22] |
50mm | 30mm |
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Riser |
1 | 2 + flat [no brake] 1 [w/ brakes] |
2 + flat | 2 + unofficial flat | 2 | 2 + unofficial flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + Flat | 2 + Flat | 2 + Flat | Flat + 2 | 2 + flat | 2 + Flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 2 + Flat | 2+ Flat | 1 | 2 + flat | 2 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + flat | 1 + 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 | 6-10 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | 5-7, 7-9 or 9-11 | Fixed | Fixed | 5-10 | 3-8 [8] 5-10 [10] |
5-10 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | Adjustable by swapping springs | 2-4 | Fixed | 3-9 | 5-12 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 5-10 | 5.5-12 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 5.5-12 | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | Women's, Men's, or Expert |
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Lateral |
6, 8, or 10 | 4-13 | 5-10 | 6-12 | 6-10 | 5-10 [Z10] 6-12 [Z12] |
4-10 | 5-10 | 4-10 | 5-7, 7-9 or 9-11 | 4-9 | 6-12 | 5-10 | 3-8 [8] 5-10 [10] |
5-10 | Adjustable 3-8 | 4-10 | 6-12 | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | Adjusted when springs are swapped | 2-4 | None | 3-9 | 5-12 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 5-10 | 5.5-12 | 4-10 | 4-10 | 5.5-12 | Choice of mens, womens, or expert | Women's, Men's, or Expert |
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Crampon |
Removable Accessory | Included option | Included Option | Yes, Removable | Optional Accessory | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Included Option | Included option | Included option | Removable Accessory | Yes, Removable | Removable accessory | Included option | Included option | Included option | Yes | Yes | Included Option, subtract 4g per binding from the listed weight when removed | Yes | Yes, Removable | Yes, Removable | Included Option | Included Option | Yes, removable | Yes | Included Option | Included Option | Yes, Removable | 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 |
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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 | 7075 aluminum, steel | 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 | 7075 aluminum, stainless steel, POM | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | 7075 aluminum, stainless steel, POM | Aluminum alloy, stainless steel | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | Forged aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced polyamide | Aluminum, plastic | Aluminum, Plastic | Titanium toe bar, Ergal aluminum frame, steel pins | Forged 7075 aluminum | 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, steel pins | Aluminum body, steel pins, plastic housing | Aluminum, steel, plastic |
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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 | Racing, Speed touring | 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 | Everyday touring, quickly | Everyday ski touring & mountaineering | Light and speedy touring, traverses | Ski touring, ski mountaineering | Ski touring | Touring | Touring | Touring | Touring | Light weight skier touring | No-fall skiing, surviving a nuclear blast | Everyday touring | Backcountry skiing | Backcountry ski touring, mountaineering | Touring | Lightweight touring, ski mountaineering | Everyday touring | Classic touring | Everyday touring with resort drive-bys | Free Touring | Touring, mountaineering, big missions | Touring |
| Notes | Adjustable toe pin width | Superior lateral elasticity for the weight class | PFE step in system | Fixed vertical release | One screw changes lateral and 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 | Similar to the Trofeo race binding with more features | Cam release system makes for smooth step-in and vertical release | Magnetic risers are satisfying to activate | Risers will flip out of the way with a pole | Gapless binding for consistent release | Toe piece is carbon infused, stronger and less brittle than steel | Crazy light for a "gapless" binding | Leash included doubles as gap tool | Leash included doubles as gap tool | Gapless heel keeps the release consistent while the ski is flexing | No lateral release | 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 | POM stomp pad provides support for hard landings | Comes with 3 release springs | Brakes come in 5 widths |
| Bottom Line | Ultralight binding with brakes | Compelling feature set at an extraordinarily low weight | Ultralight yet feature-heavy | Coolest lightweight binding available | The LIGHTEST full-featured binding | 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 | More ATK brilliance | Fully adjustable lateral and vertical release under 200 grams | The features you need and none you don’t | A high-performance binding for most backcountry users | Lower release value in a low weight offering | Zero-gap performance in a lightweight, affordable package | Light-weight adjustable touring binding | Wonderfully crafted stripped-down touring binding | A lightweight, stripped-down, touring binding | Low release value binding with all the Trab benefits | The steep skiing machine you can always count on | 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 | Designed to be hard-charging | All the features, less of the weight | Lightweight touring binding with brakes |
