What is the difference between the Oazo 6 and Oazo 8?
It seems the 6 goes down to a release value of 4 while the 8 only goes down to 5. Does the ski crampon attachment point remove on the 8, or is the only available on the 6?
Plum Oazo 6 Binding
Here at Skimo Co, we understand the challenge lighter skiers face when trying to find the appropriate gear. Boots are often too big, skis are too long, and the release values on bindings are too high. We deal with this challenge all year, and are now excited to offer the Plum Oazo 6 binding, one of the lightest and most capable touring bindings on the market made specifically for lighter skiers. With a typical three-stage locking toe piece (open, ski, skin), built-in ski crampon attachment points, and three heel-riser settings, the Oazo 6 is a fully featured binding that is burly enough for steep lines and light enough for massive vertical. Gone are the days of compromising safety for performance, or performance for better fitting gear-- the Plum Oazo 6 is a serious binding for serious skiers who simply need lower release values to ski safely.
- Mid and high risers deploy while the heel piece is in ski mode and sit atop the pins, while the flat walk mode requires you to rotate the heel.
- Plum claims that the Oazo 6 forward release value is around 6 while the heel has an adjustable lateral release of 5-10.
- Includes removable crampon attachment (+9g) that accepts Plum crampons that drop in vertically and easily.
- Adjustment plate under the heel offers 19mm adjustability to accommodate all your different boots.
- Heel risers are 0, 41, and 54mm from the surface of the ski for plenty of climbing options.
- Plum offers a 3 year warranty on the Oazo 6 binding.
- Made in France.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
206g |
| Weight (pair) | 412g |
| Boot Compatibility | Tech |
| Brakes | Leashes included |
| BSL Adjustment | 19mm |
| Riser Heights | 2 + flat |
| Vertical Release | Fixed |
| Lateral Release | 5-10 |
| Crampon Ready | Yes |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
| Materials | Machined from solid 7075 Aluminum |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, recreational racing. |
| Notes | Ski crampon attachment point is removable to save weight. |
| Bottom Line | A simple, robust binding for lighter and faster skiers. |
| Compare to other Lean Bindings | |
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Questions & Reviews
11/5/2020
11/5/2020
Hey Jack, we believe that the Plum Oazo 6 and Oazo 8 are identical besides the vertical release and color. The Oazo 8 has a vertical release at an around an 8 and the Oazo 6 vertical release is around a 6, both should have an adjustable lateral release of around 5-10. Crampon attachments are the same on both models and are both removable.
11/5/2020
Hi Jack, the lateral release indicators go down to 4 on both bindings, but we haven't been able to get one to test that low, so we feel 5 is a better minimum guideline for both.
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12/18/2019
Does this binding have the same hole pattern as the Plum Pika?
12/18/2019
Hey Kristine! The Oazo is patterned off of the venerable Plum Race 170 rather than the slightly wider pattern of the Pika/WEPA. If you're curious about re-drilling for the Oazo, let us know; we can look at hole overlap between the two bindings.
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