Salomon MTN Binding & Brake

Update 2021/22: Salomon is now including leashes with the braked version of this binding. That means this binding is no different than purchasing the brakeless version and adding brakes. In fact, you now have to do just that to buy these: please go to our listing for the MTN Pure and add brakes as an accessory option to receive the same price as this combo. You will see a package discount in your cart.

The Salomon Mountain Lab has done it again, this time it’s the MTN binding with a brake. The brake follows the “simpler is better” philosophy, which is a breath of fresh air for a lightweight ski touring binding. The toe and heel unit feature a wide mounting platform, which gives it stout and aggressive performance on wider powder skis, but because of this, it will also readily take control of narrower mountaineering skis without issue. The brake is retracted/deployed with the use of a large lever that folds out of the way when not in use.

The toe piece is built out of as few pieces as possible, which contributes to reliable performance: fewer parts to break, repair, or wear down. A patented Step-In aid guides your boot into the toe piece but moves out of the way as soon as your boot is in the binding to not impede range of motion on a technical skin track. An integrated crampon receptor offers a rigid attachment for icy spring mornings.

The heel housing is sandwiched between a threaded adjustment track and two risers. The housing rotates 90° to expose a flat mode which makes long approaches more natural and efficient. It rotates easily back to ski mode when you’re ready to point it down the fall line. The risers are strategically machined to reduce unnecessary weight and easily manipulated to offer climbing versatility. The most unique part about the heel piece is the combination of simplicity and function found in fixed-release race bindings, with the option to install different springs for different release values. The MTN binding comes with three in the box: Women’s, Men’s, and Expert which dictate forward and lateral release values simultaneously. The springs can be changed in a matter of minutes at home. The threaded adjustment track offers a generous 30mm of range so you can accommodate a boot quiver. The MTN binding is the lightweight tech binding for everybody and their mom (Mom’s spring not currently available).

• Wide mounting pattern establishes power and sure-footed performance.
• Three riser options including a flat mode to make approaches more approachable.
• Three included springs to adjust release value to your preferred setting.
• Five brake sizes at your disposal: 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, and 120mm.
• Step-In Aid helps you get into the bindings when your heart rate and elevation are sky high.
• Long toe lever makes it easy to switch modes in a flick.

Note: This binding accepts both Plum and Dynafit crampons, though with the latter the included crampon keeper clip must be used to prevent any lateral movement during use.

Update 2022/23: Salomon is bringing in the new season with a new paint job, otherwise the binding remains the same. Please go here to configure the binding how you'd like (with or w/o brakes).