Everything that could be removed has been removed; every manufacturer has reached the limit of what’s allowed. They range from 600 to almost 800 grams. And that 200 grams represents a world of difference. It spans everything from Olympic glory to avoiding placing last in the Adamello Ski Race. It includes super-fast matchsticks where you just weight the tails and straightline at speeds that make us mere mortals quake, to more manageable, less tiring models to survive long days on the Pierra or the Tour du Rutor. There are no real new entries. A couple of seasons ago Ski Trab tried to shift conventions slightly regarding binding mount points, and that, really, was the most recent breath of fresh air (or at least a topic of discussion). You don't change a winning team. Until the next Olympic competition format?
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Materials are evolving, which is increasing the opportunities for pushing the boundaries of mountaineering splitboarding. It’s no longer just about easy tours, a few jumps and a beer. Thanks to innovative new setups and growing knowledge within the community, long ascents and steep terrain no longer intimidate.
Weighing from less than 100 grams to nearly a kilo, the common denominator are the pins into which you stick your boots and that enable you to climb. From the revolution of the pin binding to the latest hybrids for freeriding, here are all the best bindings the skimo market has to offer.
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