When getting your alpine touring set up together, alpine touring bindings can feel like an enigma. Lighter bindings will help make things feel more efficient on the way up, and are a great way to shave weight off of your alpine touring set up. We put together a list of the lightest alpine touring bindings around right now.
Weight: 800 grams The basics: At 398 grams per binding, with tech toes and heels, the Backland Tour keeps the weight low so that you can keep the stoke high on the skin track. Adjustable heel risers offer climbing aids at 7 and 13 degrees to make sure you are as efficient as possible, even when the track gets steep. With Atomic's patented Step-in Aid, you get a perfect boot placement every time, ensuring better ... learn more
Weight: 852 grams The basics: For high-performance alpine touring, the MTN TOUR + Brake binding boasts convenience, reliability, and light weight. The precision Lowtech system has multiple height climbing aids with quick, easy access, while the wider screw pattern and integrated brake give you confidence descending.Please Note: The Armada Tracer Tour Version has 50mm of Adjustment Range. The Salomon Pure Version has 30mm ... learn more
Weight: 952 grams The basics: On a mission to make backcountry skiing easy, the Marker Cruise 10 offers a simple touring binding that loads of skiers can get along with. Both the toe and heel pieces are exceptionally easy to step into, with the ISI toe piece found on the Marker Alpinist series. The heel tower simply rotates 180 degrees to swap between walk and ski modes and is easily rotated without much effort. Two heel ... learn more
Weight: 1252 grams The basics: Brand new for the 2022 season, the ST Rotation 14 is perhaps Dynafit's most durable binding yet. Designed for those who need a high performance binding that's light and fast for uphill yet strong and reliable on the downhill. A slightly re-designed toe piece makes the Rotation stronger then previous models while the dynamic movement in the toe still allows for excess energy absorption. The ... learn more
Weight: 2050 grams The basics: The Ambition 10 MN is the key to a Supreme Touring Experience - offering on-slope adjustable Climbing Technology and Superior Downhill Performance. A lightweight yet durable frame binding is perfect for skiers looking to transition into the backcountry or split their time between resort and backcountry skiing. The Ambition 10 offers an on-the-hoof variable climb technology, natural ski flex, ... learn more
Weight: 2232 grams The basics: Marker's lightest platform touring bindings. The Tour series feature the lightweight finesse of a touring binding combined with the performance and durability of a traditional binding, bringing you the best of both worlds. This binding has SoleID technology which means it accepts both alpine boots and alpine touring boots. Patented BCT Backcountry Technology uphill hiking mode. Like all ... learn more
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