Plum Toe Pieces
Alpine Touring
If your stash of heels outweighs your stash of toes, it's time to grow more toes. And if you're going to go through some growing pains, you might as well make it some nice toes. The Plum binding toe pieces are relatively sturdy contraptions that have the same hole pattern as the Dynafit TLT Classic / Vertical / Comfort series (not to mention the Trab, Hagan, Kreuzspitze, BD, etc).
Splitboarding
Pekye toes are race-weight pincers designed for splitboarding. The mounting pattern fits directly into the three holes on a splitboard (Voile-style). The toes are compatible with quick-to-install Plum Ski Crampons. No adapter plates required: the ultimate in uphill split-efficiency!
All toes are priced & sold INDIVIDUALLY; get two for a pair of skis.
| TOE | Weight in grams | Weight in ounces |
| Race* | 86 | 3.0 |
| Oazo | 89 | 3.1 |
| Guide | 115 | 4.0 |
| Yak | 185 | 6.5 |
| Pekye | 122 | 4.3 |
* The race toe is the same for the Plum 150 and 170 bindings.
Update 2021/22: Plum updated the toe locker on their bindings by narrowing the hole to make it easier to open the toe piece with poles. They also tweaked the locking axis/pin.
Update 2022/23: Add the Guide to the line of Plum toe pieces that now features a removeable crampon slot.
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Questions & Reviews
7/27/2024
Is the plum guide still the toe piece with the highest closing force, more or less? Looking to make a franken setup for a specific ski, and want just a hair more toe retention than the Salomon MTN..
7/27/2024
Ryan, I referred to the spreadsheet Skimo's Shop Tech / Theoretical Physicist created with the closing force of each toe piece (not kidding).
At 43 newton meters, the MTN toe piece is the strongest in his words. But had the Plum Guide at 43 too. So basically equal.
At 43 newton meters, the MTN toe piece is the strongest in his words. But had the Plum Guide at 43 too. So basically equal.
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4/9/2024
Which tech toes to buy to fit jones split ?
4/9/2024
Hi Jacob, the Pekye toes have the standard splitboard 3-hole toe mount pattern. So as long as your board has those, you should be good to go!
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12/30/2023
Hello,
Sorry to bother you during holiday season, however, a pin fell out of a Yak toepiece. I am contemplating ordering a Guide toe from you and wonder if the hole pattern in the Guide toepiece fits the toe base of Yak.
Thank you and happy New Year
Sorry to bother you during holiday season, however, a pin fell out of a Yak toepiece. I am contemplating ordering a Guide toe from you and wonder if the hole pattern in the Guide toepiece fits the toe base of Yak.
Thank you and happy New Year
12/30/2023
Hi Jaroslav, sorry to hear about your Yak. Yes, the hole pattern is the same for the Guide and the upper portion of the Yak.
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10/30/2023
I got a set of Plum Pekye tech toes for my last season setup (Jones Solution Splitboard, Phantom Slippers), and I love almost everything about them, except for one very seldom but problematic catch. It happened to me 2-3 times last season, where I had a backslide on the skintrack, and the front of my Phantom Slipper boot pressed down hard enough on the tech toe release to clip my boot out of the split ski. Luckily each time it happened, I caught the ski, but jeez, what a potential nightmare. Have you heard of this issue? I'm curious if there's anything I can do to avoid this. There's always going to be the potential of an unexpected backslide, and I can't believe that things line up just right in that situation to completely unclip my boot from the tech toe. My split ski nearly fell into a creek one time, but my buddy caught it thankfully. I'm genuinely curious if this is a known issue. I really don't want to buy new tech toes this season, but that just makes me so nervous! Thanks for any insight or help!
10/31/2023
Hi Sheena,
That will happen with all Tech bindings. When you fall all the way forward to the tip of the ski, the toe of your boot depresses the toe lever open. It happened to me this year too, sort of startled me! Usually the boot and you will hold the ski in place.
Solution, do not slip :)
That will happen with all Tech bindings. When you fall all the way forward to the tip of the ski, the toe of your boot depresses the toe lever open. It happened to me this year too, sort of startled me! Usually the boot and you will hold the ski in place.
Solution, do not slip :)
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2/8/2023
Are the pekye toes going to be stocked again?
2/8/2023
Hey Tim. We are going to get those in stock. Shoot us an email at help@skimo.co and we'll get you notified when they have arrived.
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2/1/2023
What's the difference between the Guide and the Oazo toepieces? They look the same but the Guide is heavier, and it's not clear why. Thanks!
2/1/2023
Eric,
The Oazo is nearly the same design as the Guide but on a very slight diet. The Guide in general has more material throughout the overall toe. This can especially be found when comparing the toe levers. Thanks!
The Oazo is nearly the same design as the Guide but on a very slight diet. The Guide in general has more material throughout the overall toe. This can especially be found when comparing the toe levers. Thanks!
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10/23/2022
Do you have the Pekye tech toes in stock? Thanks!
10/24/2022
Hi Parker,
It looks like we are out of stock at this time. Reach out to help@skimo.co, and we can work on getting you a timeframe on when they will be back in stock!
It looks like we are out of stock at this time. Reach out to help@skimo.co, and we can work on getting you a timeframe on when they will be back in stock!
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10/1/2022
What’s the difference between the Race 120 and the Race? I have a Plum 170 setup and looking to buy a toe piece as a backup for multi day traverse. Thank you.
10/1/2022
Josh, Weight. The Race 120 is shaved down and has a more slender toe lever. Not better for durability.
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6/19/2022
Are the Oazo 4, 6, 8 toes, and Pika toes, identical (other than color)?
And are the Race toes truly any different, besides not coing with the crampon mount?
And are the Race toes truly any different, besides not coing with the crampon mount?
6/20/2022
Eric, You are correct. All are the same toe piece. The Race toe doesn't include the crampon adapter accounting for the 3g less weight. Pretty sweet and light.
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1/10/2022
Can I use guide toes with Yak heels? will you be selling any more yak toes?
1/10/2022
Hi Nicholas, the Yak toes are basically the Guide toes but with plates underneath. We sometimes have those, or the Summit, toe plates in stock. They aren't strictly necessary.
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3/21/2021
Will the standard Dynafit ski crampons work with the Pekye toe pieces or will they require a specific crampon capable only with the Plum toes?
3/22/2021
Thanks for the question, Patrick. Plum toe pieces will only work with the Plum or Atomic rebranded ski crampons. Teddy at the shop here has written a wonderful article on the subject that can be found here.
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3/15/2021
I am interested in building a telemark TTS system.
Is the mounting mount the same as DinaFito's old pattern (5 holes)?
I am looking for an old standard (narrower mounting pitch) toe piece.
Is the mounting mount the same as DinaFito's old pattern (5 holes)?
I am looking for an old standard (narrower mounting pitch) toe piece.
3/16/2021
Hi Takehsshi,
The Race, Oazo, and Guide toe all share the same 4 holes as the older dynafit radical 5-hole pattern (minus the front screw).
The Race, Oazo, and Guide toe all share the same 4 holes as the older dynafit radical 5-hole pattern (minus the front screw).
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9/12/2020
If the puke toe piece is meant to have a "ski" mode in order to release in the case of avalanche does that mean it has as strong of holding power as the ski trab vario toes? I own a pair of those and can use them that way. However, it is stated on those binding that they are meant to be used as such, where these do not say anything like that. Is there somerging the ,anufacturer told you about this binding they have not stated publicly? They actually say n there website they are just like the alpine ski versions just with a different hole pattern. If this is the case using "ski" mode in any vertical environment would not work as it takes VERY little to release as per the design. Has any testing been done to evaluate this?
9/13/2020
Hi Forrest, we have good data on toe-only twisting retention and there is some jaw opening spring strength data out there. Both give clues but nothing fully simulates your kick turns. While they have a more traditional design versus the Trab toes, the Plum race toe springs are relatively strong and may be enough unlocked in some terrain, but expect to use the lock mode.
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9/12/2020
Does this binding still have a walk/ski mode or does it lock in Automatically? Looks like it has a ski/releaseable mode which makes no sense for a splitboard toes piece. Hoping for a decent tour toe one day. Sending my voile STS toes back today....
9/12/2020
Hi Forrest, yes all of these toes (including the Pekye) have a toe lever that switches between locked and unlocked modes. Some skiers and boarders like the ability to unlock their toes when skinning in avalanche terrain. If you prefer a simple lightweight uphill solution without an unlocked mode, check out Maruelli.
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5/21/2020
Is this price for a set of bindings? The cost seems significantly less than the price of the Pekye on their website
5/21/2020
Evan, the price listed is for an individual toe piece only.
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10/10/2019
Hi there,
This is a splitboarding question. I am looking for the tech binding that has the best retention for climbing in the unlocked mode with a breakaway leash. In your opinion is the Plum Guide/Yak still one of the toes with the most retention in unlocked mode while climbing? Thanks, Dave
This is a splitboarding question. I am looking for the tech binding that has the best retention for climbing in the unlocked mode with a breakaway leash. In your opinion is the Plum Guide/Yak still one of the toes with the most retention in unlocked mode while climbing? Thanks, Dave
10/10/2019
Dave, when our tech guys have extra time they geek out and they have already tested that for you. One that is noticeably stiffer is the Ski Trab toe. The Plums are also typically on the stiff side.
1/1/2021
https://www.wildsnow.com/18803/comparo-toe-jaw-closure-strength-marker-g3-dynafit/
Lou Dawson shows PLUM as the strongest jaw closure that he tested. unfortunately ski trab isnt in the test. I personally rarely lock the plum toes on ascents
Lou Dawson shows PLUM as the strongest jaw closure that he tested. unfortunately ski trab isnt in the test. I personally rarely lock the plum toes on ascents
1/19/2021
Spencer, I got the Titan Vario.2 last season. I almost made it the entire season without locking the toe. Only kick turning up frozen spring mornings, knocked it loose.
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2/28/2019
Hello, is it possible to combine a Plum toe piece with a heel piece from Dynafit?
2/28/2019
Hi Olav, it is possible. Results may be unpredictable.
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12/2/2018
Is there anyway to get a plume 170 toe piece mine is really sticky and doesnt like to go down when i am in transition while racing.. ?
12/3/2018
Hey Jacob! I already sent you an email about this, but if anybody else is reading and having the same issue, it might be worth checking to see if the rubber lugs on the bottom of your boot are hitting the wings when you try to open the toe piece.
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11/19/2014
Looks like you don't have any guide toe pieces in stock. I'm looking to get an extra for a plum yak (same toe piece besides the shim I think). Is there another tech toe piece that has the same screw pattern that might work in its place?
11/19/2014
Hi Jason, we have a couple, I just added them to inventory for you. FYI mounting patterns can be found here.
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