Salomon Shift 2 MN 13 Binding
Despite the appearance of the name, the Salomon Shift2 is no binding for squares. With an all-in-one design, the Shift2 (read: Shift Two) allows transitions without having to take parts on and off of your bindings, allowing you to quickly switch your pin binding into a fully-fledged alpine binding without juggling around extra toe pieces. This establishes the Shift 2 as the quintessential hybrid binding when it comes to speed and efficiency.
Compared to the original Shift, the Shift 2 offers a number of improvements to durability and performance. The toe lever and wings have been strengthened with additional material, and the brake lever has been upgraded to more reliably keep the brakes locked when touring. An all-new AFD promises better power transfer, adjustment, and lateral return. Finally, the heel riser has seen a 4mm height increase to better assist climbing for freeride boots with less cuff articulation. With all these upgrades, the Salomon Shift2 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser in the front, side, and backcountry.
- 4mm taller riser for easier climbing.
- Reinforced toe piece mitigates breakage and helps with increased power transfer.
- With release settings for 6-13 and TÜV certification, the Shift2 can safely handle in-bounds skiing.
- Alpine toe can be transformed into a pin toe for uphill travel, no removal of the toe piece is required.
- Tweaks to the brake lever prevent breaks from deploying while touring.
DIN NOTE: If you're looking for a lower DIN, check out the Shift² 10.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
900g [100mm] |
| Weight (pair) | 1800g [100mm] |
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Boot |
Alpine Multi-Norm Compatible (MNC) |
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Brakes |
90, 100, 110 and 120 |
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BSL |
30mm |
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Riser |
1 + flat |
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Vertical |
6-13 |
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Lateral |
6-13 |
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Crampon |
Yes |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Carbon-infused PA, aluminum, and steel |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Backcountry, sidecountry, in-bounds |
| Notes | Reinforced wear points of the predecessor |
| Bottom Line | The best Shift yet |
| Compare to other Full-featured Bindings | |
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Questions & Reviews
12/17/2024
Will you all be carrying the new hybrid ATK binding? Can’t decide between the shift vs the ATK (but how long it will be before in stock may help me decide).
12/17/2024
Hi Todd, we'll have some but not until February at least.
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10/30/2024
Are the brakes from the Shift2 compatible with a shift binding? Or to get the new brakes do you have to replace the whole binding?
10/30/2024
Hi Jeffrey, the brakes from the Shift 1 and 2 are not compatible with each other. You can get replacement brakes for the Shift 1 here.
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10/15/2024
Hi! Still thinking of getting more of a binding related to the shift. How does the Skitrab tr1 compare? More reliable than the shift but same safety? Or would you recommend something like the tecton 13 or Marker cruise 13.
10/15/2024
Hi Talmage,
The Ski Trab TR1 is a shop favorite, and I think it would be a great option for you! We are starting to get a little more into the weeds with this conversation than is really ideal for the comments section, so if you could email us at help@skimo.co, I'd be happy to delve into more details there!
The Ski Trab TR1 is a shop favorite, and I think it would be a great option for you! We are starting to get a little more into the weeds with this conversation than is really ideal for the comments section, so if you could email us at help@skimo.co, I'd be happy to delve into more details there!
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10/15/2024
HI Carlos! Thanks for answering my question so quickly. My other question is how finicky is the shift? I ski a lot around the Provo area mountains so my approaches are often on the longer side than something like the cottonwoods and often involve a long exit. Ive heard that they can be finicky and prone to icing up and or breaking. What has your experience been with them? Thanks! Hope your having a great day!
10/15/2024
Hi Talmage,
No problem! The first iteration of the Shift did have a few issues, although some of them were known to be caused by user error. The Shift2 should be a significant improvement in reliability. Overall, though, I do think a tech binding (like a Rotation, or one of the many excellent offerings from ATK) will be a more reliable and easy-to-use platform in the backcountry. If the resort skiing is going to be relatively minimal, the Rotation is definitely worth considering, as your first and best defense against injury in the backcountry is simply not crashing!
We have found the Rotation to be a very reliable tech binding in all of our testing over the years. I would feel confident skiing very hard on it, although I realize that everyone's comfort level is different. For your use, I personally would pick a tech binding, but if protecting your tibia in a rotating fall is the foremost concern, the Shift2 is the way.
No problem! The first iteration of the Shift did have a few issues, although some of them were known to be caused by user error. The Shift2 should be a significant improvement in reliability. Overall, though, I do think a tech binding (like a Rotation, or one of the many excellent offerings from ATK) will be a more reliable and easy-to-use platform in the backcountry. If the resort skiing is going to be relatively minimal, the Rotation is definitely worth considering, as your first and best defense against injury in the backcountry is simply not crashing!
We have found the Rotation to be a very reliable tech binding in all of our testing over the years. I would feel confident skiing very hard on it, although I realize that everyone's comfort level is different. For your use, I personally would pick a tech binding, but if protecting your tibia in a rotating fall is the foremost concern, the Shift2 is the way.
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10/14/2024
Hi! Im looking to buy a binding for a burly touring set up-I was thinking of getting either the Blackcrows Draco freebird and a Blackrows Mentis or a pair of 4frnt Navar and 4frnt Hoji. Im looking for a binding I could feel comfortable to drop cliffs on and ski fast and occasionally ski in bounds on, Id like to save some weight if possible but I want an alpine rated binding. I believe the Dynafit Rotation 14 offers that. Is that accurate? and if so, what are differences between the Rotation and the shift and what would you recommend between the two. Im just coming back from tibial stress fractures so I would like a binding that I could feel confident in its release values this season because of this injury. Thanks! Have a great day!
10/15/2024
Hi Talmage,
Thanks for asking! So, the Dynafit Rotation is not "alpine-rated". It is certified by TUV to a standard based on DIN, but because it is a tech binding, it does not hold the same certification that an alpine binding has - they just work fundamentally differently. Essentially, the Rotation is certified to do what it does, reliably, but it is not certified to release the same way as an alpine binding (because it doesn't).
The Shift2 is an actual alpine binding on the downhill, and certified to function as one. So it will give you lateral release at the toe and vertical release at the heel (by comparison, tech bindings release laterally and vertically at the heel). This may offer a better release profile for protecting your tibia. The alpine-style clamping will also offer better dampening and power transfer. The Rotation will be much nicer to tour on, and lighter. You can ski very hard on it, but in your case, it sounds like the Shift2 might be the best choice!
Thanks for asking! So, the Dynafit Rotation is not "alpine-rated". It is certified by TUV to a standard based on DIN, but because it is a tech binding, it does not hold the same certification that an alpine binding has - they just work fundamentally differently. Essentially, the Rotation is certified to do what it does, reliably, but it is not certified to release the same way as an alpine binding (because it doesn't).
The Shift2 is an actual alpine binding on the downhill, and certified to function as one. So it will give you lateral release at the toe and vertical release at the heel (by comparison, tech bindings release laterally and vertically at the heel). This may offer a better release profile for protecting your tibia. The alpine-style clamping will also offer better dampening and power transfer. The Rotation will be much nicer to tour on, and lighter. You can ski very hard on it, but in your case, it sounds like the Shift2 might be the best choice!
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9/19/2024
What’s the riser height on the 2.0 vs the original?
9/19/2024
Hi Christopher,
Just did some quick measurements with calipers - the original shift measures about 66.5mm from the topsheet to the top of the riser, and the Shift 2 measures about 70.5mm from topsheet to the top of the riser. I'll attach a photo for reference.
Just did some quick measurements with calipers - the original shift measures about 66.5mm from the topsheet to the top of the riser, and the Shift 2 measures about 70.5mm from topsheet to the top of the riser. I'll attach a photo for reference.
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