Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2025

Freeraider 15 Evo

Binding of the year Free
Adjustable release settings in both the toe and heel piece, automatic brake and spacer for the ultimate in downhill performance from a full pin binding
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    Buyer’s Guide reviews

    Comfort / Dynafit inserts
    Step-in
    Release with pole
    Release with gloves
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    Product info
    Category average
    Release test / Dynafit inserts
    FRONT R + L average
    Poor
    Heel cap
    Excellent
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    Release test / Other inserts
    FRONT R + L average
    Good
    Heel cap
    Excellent
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    Comfort / Other inserts
    Step-in
    Release with pole
    Release with gloves
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    In words

    Intro
    This is the top-of-the-range model for those seeking the lightness and versatility of a full pin that can deal with stresses of hard free skiing, and enjoys the benefits of the EVO toe's adjustable release values. The main differences from the Raider Evo are the higher release values and freeride spacer as standard, along with 4 mm extra height at the toe from this season. There’s also the SL version (pared down toe with no DIN adjustment, semi-automatic brake) and the AP version (like the SL, but with a traditional toe with no DIN adjustment). Plus, unlike the SL and AP versions, this Freeraider features the same new aluminum Power Plate at the heel like Raider Evo.
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    Fit
    The Evo toe was only released two years ago, yet ATK has introduced two more interesting upgrades for this season. The most obvious of these is the metal, rather than plastic, Power Plate, which sits in the rear slider base. The other new feature is the standard toe shim—a piece of shaped plastic that raises the toe by 4 mm, effectively reducing the drop between toe and heel. All these features are ATK’s response to riders’ increasing awareness of the importance of boot trim in relation to the ski, mirroring the similar trend among boot manufacturers. The Evo toe offers release value adjustment that evenly distributes the forces across all parts of the binding. The automatic brake is a breeze to operate, even with just one gloved hand.
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    Technical specifications

    Materials
    POM, Alu 7075, stainless steel
    Type
    full pin
    Ski brake
    yes (86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 mm)
    Number of mounting screws
    8
    Crampon slot
    Yes
    Adjustable release range
    Yes
    Available versions
    Freeraider 14 AP, Freeraider 14 SL
    Walking modes
    flat, +24, +49 mm
    Released in
    2023
    Price
    699 €
    Declared specsMeasured by us
    N/A
    Drop
    XXXXX
    395 gr
    Individual weight
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Toe cap weight
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Heel cap weight
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Mounting screws weight
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Front pin height
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Rear pin height
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Minimum release range
    XXXXX
    N/A
    Maximum release range
    XXXXX
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