Ski Trab Heel Pieces
These aren’t your mother’s stilettos. Ski Trab now sets the latest fashion trends in Italy, and it’s becoming fashionable to waltz around in Titan high-heels. If you’d like to keep up with the latest trends, or just get back to skiing, check out these binding heel pieces.
Gara Titan WC – Trab's lightest race heel. Ships with a titanium U-spring installed and the required mounting screws. 44g w/o screws.
Gara Titan Steel – The steel race heel, available in standard 5.0mm diameter or thinner 4.5mm or 4.0 versions for lighter skiers. 53 grams. Screws included.
Vario 2.0 – Gapless heel pieces for the Titan Vario.2 binding will three fixed-release options available. ** Does not come with adjustment plate ** You will need to buy a flex vario plate for each heel unit you buy, unless you already have them, as would be the case if a heel unit (but not the heel plate) broke and you were purchasing a replacement heel unit only, then you should heal that heel with this heel.
TR1 – This alpine-style heel has fore/aft elasticity which makes the release characteristics more predictable and provides more feedback from the ski. **Does not come with brakes** You will need to buy TR1 brakes, as these heels must be mounted with brakes.
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Questions & Reviews
5/16/2024
What is the approximate release value of the titanium (wc) U-springs?
5/16/2024
Karl, with the Gara Titan heels, only the Vertical release changes with the springs. The Ti spring is pretty high, it tests around 11+.
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1/9/2024
Hoping to update to the new ISMF rules cost-effectively if I can--will you guys have the new brake Gara Titan heels available by themselves in the future?
1/10/2024
Hi Guy,
We do not have plans to sell braked heel units, unfortunately - you will need to buy the brakes separately. The race brake can be added to the normal Gara heel so long as it is being added under a fixed mount. You can also pair it with the Vario plate, although this would be a fairly unconventional setup. Unfortunately, it does not work with a normal adjustment plate.
We do not have plans to sell braked heel units, unfortunately - you will need to buy the brakes separately. The race brake can be added to the normal Gara heel so long as it is being added under a fixed mount. You can also pair it with the Vario plate, although this would be a fairly unconventional setup. Unfortunately, it does not work with a normal adjustment plate.
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12/8/2022
Is it possible to change the release value of a 9-11 DIN heel by changing springs? I bought a used set without really thinking about the release value. Don't suppose I could trade y'all some used ones for a new set + some $$$?
12/8/2022
Hi Ben, the lateral springs are internal and not really possible to change. The Vario is not currently part of our binding trade-in program.
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11/9/2022
Is there any issue with running the vario 2 heel pieces with a 5.5mm gap on a r01 track? Are the pins shorter to accommodate the zero gap standard function?
11/9/2022
Hi Jon, the pin length is designed to be used gapless so you wouldn't have much boot penetration with a gap like that.
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12/30/2021
Hey Guys and Gals!!
What is the drill pattern for the Titan World Cup heels?
What is the drill pattern for the Titan World Cup heels?
12/31/2021
Hey Thomas, the drill pattern for the Titan World Cup heels is 25mm x 31mm (WxL). Check out our hole pattern recognition article if you have any other questions about drill patterns.
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2/14/2021
Is the blue 4.0, 4.5 and 5 for Gara titan have the release value ralitively?
2/16/2021
Thanks for your question, Liming. The 4 is ~8, the 4.5 ~10, and the 5 is ~12. Please keep in mind these are not exact values and will differ from person to person based on BSL, height, and weight. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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1/31/2021
Titan Vario — am I right to assume the little red cap is not actually functional and can be lost and not replaced?
1/31/2021
Hi Mish, the color helps to identify the R-value but otherwise is not necessary.
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1/21/2021
Are you expecting more Titan Vario R8 heels in at some point in the near future? I have R10s but was looking to go lower if possible...
1/21/2021
Hi Chris, sadly we don't expect to receive any more stock of those.
2/8/2021
Bummer. The Vario.2 is >100g heavier and the Gara Titan lacks the heel elasticity. Seems like Trab discontinued a great thing. Wish I had bought the R8 when it was still around.
2/8/2021
Hi Chris, yep, I have a collection of 10s that I think is increasing in value ;)
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12/31/2020
So can you mount the vario 2.0 gapless without the vario flexplate? Like could I just put it on a atk ro1 raceplate?
12/31/2020
Hi Anthony, it wouldn't work if you fix mount it gapless as it needs some room to slide. We've played with the idea and suspect it might work okayish with a 3mm gap or so, but definitely not recommended!
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3/30/2020
Do the race heels (titan) rotate?
3/30/2020
Thanks for your question, Dane. The heel does rotate.
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2/25/2019
I have been skiing superlight 2 for about 50 days and recently have had several vertical releases, two on one side and one on the other. I weigh 130 and use the bindings on trab maximo 171.Boots are tlt7 perf. Bindings mounted at my local shop and the gap is in spec. I have reached out to Dynafit to no avail. If this binding failing already could I go to a trab vario rear piece and keep my superlite toes? I don’t think that I am skiing differently to cause the releases as they didn’t occur from crashing, just from hitting some heavier snow. Did not throw the ski as I keep the toes locked.Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
2/25/2019
Hi Daniel, U-Springs don't generally soften over time. More likely, there is just not enough retention in the design for you. The estimated vertical RV of the Superlite 2.0 has varied based on color and season. It's tough to know, which is why we offer our binding finder service and keep track of our inventory.
Also, when mixing and matching toes and heels, you can't expect the R value to be what's listed laterally. There is a lot of forward retention in the R12 Vario heel, but whether that's enough depends on you of course.
Also, when mixing and matching toes and heels, you can't expect the R value to be what's listed laterally. There is a lot of forward retention in the R12 Vario heel, but whether that's enough depends on you of course.
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8/9/2017
What is the difference between the Titan 4.5 and Titan 5.0? I need a single replacement heel piece since I blew out one of my old Ski Trab Race TR heel pieces.
Also, is there any reason I shouldn't replace just the one heel?
Also, is there any reason I shouldn't replace just the one heel?
8/9/2017
Hey Brendan, thanks for reaching out! The 4.5/5.0 is referring to the diameter of the U-Spring, all of the TR Race heels used the 5.0 spring. As long as the other heel piece is looking good then I'd say just replace the broken one! After all, that's the beauty of individual toe and heel pieces!
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4/27/2017
Hello,
What is the difference between R8, R10, R12 in spring strength in release version of . I'm a person with 75kg weight and 182cm high. Is R12 ok for me ?
What is the difference between R8, R10, R12 in spring strength in release version of . I'm a person with 75kg weight and 182cm high. Is R12 ok for me ?
4/27/2017
Hi Tom, the release value is determined by a number of factors. You can use our RV calculator to find your charted value, then round up to the nearest R value on the binding.
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2/26/2017
Hello,
is this price for each one or for two pieces?
Thanks for answer & Greetings for Germany
WS
is this price for each one or for two pieces?
Thanks for answer & Greetings for Germany
WS
2/26/2017
Hi Wojciech, the heels are sold individually so you'd need two to make a set.
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10/14/2015
What are the weights of the respective heel pieces? And can you elaborate on "Flat mode sorta works at the recommended 4mm heel gap" - is this better than the non-flat-mode of the Dynafit low tech heels?
10/16/2015
Hi Eric, the TR-Race weighs 55 grams and the adjustable version tips the scales at 95g. You can use the flat mode on hard, even snow, but if there is significant ski flex the heel can collide with your boot. This is true to a degree with all race bindings with a 4mm heel gap. So they are varying degrees better than a LTR heel without a flat mode if that is a feature you desire. In practice, with good articulating boots, it isn't a huge issue to do without flat mode altogether.
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