Plum Summit 12 Stopper Binding

The beautiful thing about backcountry skiing is the freedom the method of travel allows. With some skis and a bit of patience, a competent and fit skier can paint the snowy canvas however they want. On the descent, having the freedom to take some risks while skiing fast and playfully can be a truly magical experience and sometimes it may be worth carrying a few more grams uphill. If the compromise of a few grams for added robustness and climbing aids sounds like a fair one to you, then the Plum Summit 12 Stopper is the binding you want. A robust steel, aluminum and plastic construction, traditional heel brakes, and three levels of risers provide the reliability and functionality you need from your backcountry tools. The Summit has a raised toe piece that accommodates a wide range of boots and keeps your ramp angle in check. The brake pads have rollers which release more reliably when you bury a tip trying to drive wide skis in heavy snow at high speeds. If you go into the backcountry planning to ski hard and fast, or if you just want the added peace of mind of a burlier binding, then the Plum Summit 12 Stopper is for you.

• Plenty of heel riser options just flip into place with the flick of a pole.
• The heel plate adjusts 35mm to accommodate differing boot sole lengths.
• The binding has adjustable release settings of 5.5-12.
• Plum offers a three-year warranty on this binding.
• Made in France.

Update 2021/22: The name "stopper" was added to differentiate this from the Summit 12, which does not have brakes. The ski crampon receptor is now removable, instead of being machined as a part of the toe piece. The binding largely remains unchanged.