Last tested
2023
Status:ongoing
2025

Pika Stopper

The most versatile French model for light touring, with adjustable lateral and forward release
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Buyer’s Guide reviews

Comfort / Dynafit inserts
Step-in
Release with pole
Release with gloves
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The charts show our impressions from testing
Product info
Category average
Release test / Dynafit inserts
FRONT R + L average
Excellent
Heel cap
Poor
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Release test / Other inserts
FRONT R + L average
Excellent
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 binding is going head-to-head with stablemate Oazo, which is around 60 g (2 oz) lighter. The real difference is in the heel piece, which has adjustable lateral and forward release settings, unlike the Oazo, where you have to choose a 4, 6 or 8 spring at the moment of purchase. The toe piece is the same, while the heel piece has just one versatile climbing aid, instead of the Oazo's two. The brake is not pre-installed, but available as an optional extra; it's the same Light model used for the Oazo, with user-friendly lock system. The ramp angle is low, suiting modern skis and all types of feet.
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Fit
As with most Plum toe pieces there's not much to say; it works smoothly with certified Dynafit inserts (though not quite as well as the Oazo), and pretty well with other inserts—better than the Karibou—though it's easier to insert one pin at a time, old style. There are no step-in aids and the lever is easy to handle or adjust using your pole when transitioning. The structure is light (as it's machined from one piece), yet robust and there are two springs per toe arm. The heel riser only has one 50 mm climbing position—a versatile height for classic touring. From flat mode rotate the tower in either direction until it clicks.
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Technical specifications

Materials
aluminum 7075T6, stainless steel, POM
Type
full pin
Ski brake
yes, optional (80, 90, 100, 110 mm)
Number of mounting screws
8
Crampon slot
Yes
Adjustable release range
Yes
Available versions
Pika
Walking modes
flat, +50 mm
Released in
2022
Price
469 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
N/A
Drop
XXXXX
265 g
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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