Duke PT 16

PREVIEW 2023

Hybrid on the way up, alpine on the way down; for big mountain skiing with just a few extra grams in weight

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

Pin binding on the way up, alpine on the way down. That's the big advantage of the Duke PT. The toe piece (with adjustable release settings) still uses the pins in descent, but it's wrapped by a removable shell weighing around 300 g (10.5 oz), for performance that only the Shift can rival. At a weight of little more than a kilo (2.2 lbs.) in ascent. On the downhill it skis like a step-in binding with a solid heel piece, with adjustable settings up to 16. The ski/walk mode is adjusted via a lever between the toe and heel piece, which also works as a (sole) low climbing aid suitable for freetouring boots with limited ROM.

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Technical specifications

Materials

hi-tech plastics, stainless steel

Type

Hybrid pin, full step-in

Ski brake

yes (100, 125 mm)

Number of mounting screws

Crampon slot

Yes

Adjustable release range

Yes

Available versions

Duke PT 13, Duke PT 11

Walking modes

Flat + 1

Individual weight

1350 gr

Drop

6.3 mm

Toe cap weight

582 gr

Heel cap weight

809 gr

Front pin height

37.2 mm

Minimum release range

6 DIN

Maximum release range

16 DIN

Released in

2020

Price

600 €

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