Last tested

2024

Status:ongoing

2025

Mezzalama+

An upgrade of the DNA+ race binding for light touring: designed for purists

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

This is similar in design to the DNA+, but less extreme. Ideal for light-and-fast missions and perhaps less demanding races. The similarities are evident not only in the form, but also in the function of the brake (included here, but there’s also a brakeless version), which also serves as a single climbing aid. The weight difference is about thirty grams, and brakes are available in 68 mm, 74 mm and 80 mm widths. The lightweight structure features aluminum elements machined from solid blocks, such as the toe jaws and hollow heel. The U-spring, unlike the DNA+, has round ends and release settings are adjustable.

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Technical specifications

Materials

high-tech synthetic material, aluminum, steel

Type

full pin

Ski brake

yes (68, 74, 80 mm)

Number of mounting screws

Crampon slot

Yes

Adjustable release range

Yes

Available versions

Mezzalama

Walking modes

Individual weight

165 g

Drop

2.6 mm

Toe cap weight

62 g

Heel cap weight

96 g

Front pin height

31.1 mm

Rear pin height

33.7 mm

Minimum release range

5 DIN

Maximum release range

10 DIN

Released in

2022

Price

760 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction

Boots under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro

Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free

Intro

Free: boots

A new era

Pair it with

Smart Choice Light 2026

tested 2026

Boots

Light

Dynafit

TLT X Extra Wide

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.030 g

Boot of the year Light 2026

tested 2026

Boots

Light

Fischer

Travers Carbon Pro

Buckles: 1

Weight: 1.070 g

tested 2026

Boots

Light

Dynafit

Blacklight

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.140 g

tested 2024

Boots

Light

Fischer

Travers CS

Buckles: 2

Weight: 980 g

preview 2024

Boots

Light

Atomic

Backland Pro SL

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.121 g

preview 2024

Boots

Light

Dalbello

Quantum Free

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.270 g

tested 2024

Boots

Light

Salomon

MTN Summit Sport

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.250 g

preview 2024

Boots

Light

Made for women

Salomon

MTN Summit Pure W

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.120 g

preview 2024

Boots

Light

Dynafit

TLT X PU

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.140 g

preview 2024

Boots

Light

Dynafit

Speed

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.050 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Atomic

Backland Ultimate

Buckles: 2

Weight: 788 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

La Sportiva

Solar II

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.185 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Scarpa

F1 SE

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.380 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Atomic

Backland Pro

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.170 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Made for women

Atomic

Backland Pro UL W

Buckles: 2

Weight: 929 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Made for women

La Sportiva

Stellar II

Buckles: 1

Weight: 1.075 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Made for women

Salomon

MTN Summit Pro W

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.020 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

La Sportiva

Skorpius CR II

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.190 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Dynafit

Blacklight

Buckles: 2

Weight: 990 g

tested 2025

Boots

Light

Dynafit

TLT X

Buckles: 2

Weight: 1.030 g

Recommended setup

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Scott

Explorair 88

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.440 g

People's Choice Light 2026

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Zag

Ubac 89

Width Center: 89 mm

Weight: 1.300 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Augment

Tour Carbon

Width Center: 82 mm

Weight: 1.280 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Elan

Ripstick Tour 88

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.270 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Atomic

Backland 85

Width Center: 86 mm

Weight: 1.250 g

Smart Choice Light 2026

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Ski Trab

Stelvio Life 85

Width Center: 85 mm

Weight: 1.230 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Fischer

Transalp 86 CTI

Width Center: 86 mm

Weight: 1.190 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Made for women

Ski Trab

Stelvio Life 85 WMN

Width Center: 87 mm

Weight: 1.180 g

Light Ski of the Year Lady

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Made for women

Dynastar

M-Tour W 85

Width Center: 84 mm

Weight: 1.150 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Dynafit

Blacklight 88

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.130 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Made for women

Blizzard

Zero G 88 W

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.110 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Ski Trab

Mistico.2

Width Center: 90 mm

Weight: 1.110 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Blizzard

Zero G 88

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.100 g

Pro's Choice Light 2026

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Salomon

MTN 86 Carbon

Width Center: 86 mm

Weight: 1.260 g

Ski of the year Light 2026

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Dynastar

M-Vertical 88

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.180 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Made for women

Elan

Rispstick Tour 88 W

Width Center: 88 mm

Weight: 1.160 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Wayback 89

Width Center: 89 mm

Weight: 1.275 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Dynafit

Blacklight Pro

Width Center: 80 mm

Weight: 960 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Made for women

Atomic

Backland 88 W

Width Center: 89 mm

Weight: 1.200 g

tested 2026

Skis

Light

Majesty

Superscout Carbon

Width Center: 85 mm

Weight: 1.270 g

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