Plum Oazo 4 Binding

Sometimes, a binding is so well made and popular that the manufacturer has no choice but to make it again. Such was the origin of the Oazo 6 when skiers demanded that they be able to ski the Oazo safely with a lower release value, and now popular demand has squeezed yet another iteration of the Oazo family out of Plum. Introducing the Oazo 4; a slightly less Oazoy Oazo than previous Oazos, but not lacking any of the Oazoness that makes an Oazo an Oazo. The Oazo 4 shares the same design with its stiffer spring-bearing siblings, sporting the same two riser heights (including a flat on ski mode), adjustable lateral release, and included crampon clips that support the effortless Plum ski crampons. The elongated heel piece is easy to rotate to the flat-touring position, though one of the risers also works as a race flap for extra speedy transitions. The fixed vertical release is tuned to around 4 so that lighter skiers can ski with confidence knowing that their binding will release when it needs to. Machined from a block of aluminum, the toe piece is equipped with Plum's "Too Facile" technology that makes entering the binding a breeze and the toe lever locks in and out with a satisfying click. If you are looking for a low release value binding that is packed full of functionality at a competitive weight, the Plum Oazo 4 is one of the better options available.

• Optional brakes can be screwed onto the heel baseplate.
• Machined aluminum construction is backed by a 3-year warranty from Plum.
• Included crampon receptors (+9g) quickly accepts Plum ski crampons.
• Vertical release value of around 4, lateral release is adjustable from 5-10.
• The heel is adjustable fore/aft for multiple boots.
• A binding so nice they made it thrice.
• 100% Made in France.

Update 2022/2023: The Oazo 4 has a new baseplate with a longer 25mm of adjustment vs 20mm. It now has an optional brake that can be added and removed with a single screw. The binding no longer comes with leashes.