Tag: AT binding

Review: Salomon’s Shift

In case you missed it, Salomon nailed what budding backcountry skiers want. They’ve wanted the same thing since forever, something they’re familiar with; a full alpine binding with step in convenience, brakes, DIN calibrated release, PLUS the ability to do a lap back up with skins. Plate bindings have been available to do that since …

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First Look: Salomon Guardian/Atomic Tracker

The key difference between the Guardian and it’s main competitor is the ability to switch it into touring mode without exiting the binding. Some will argue that this is a minor improvement…

Preview: Elan Adrenaline AT Binding

…it will come as no surprise that the Adrenaline takes direct aim at the fast growing and energetic “big mountain” free-ride and sidecountry community — expect tourability with an emphasis on downhill performance, a wide stance for driving today’s wide-ride skis, true step-in ease of entry, and, high maximum DIN settings. Weight-wise, the Adrenalines will be competitive with the Duke and Guardian/Tracker.