R170

PREVIEW 2023

The ultra-light touring binding by French manufacturer Plum, with features borrowed from the race line

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

The letter R denotes Plum's race bindings, of which the 170 is the heaviest, halfway between a light and a race model (it's no coincidence that it's part of Vivian Bruchez's setup). It's basically an R150 with an extra 25 mm adjustment track on the heel. The sturdy toe piece, with two springs per wing arm, has been shaped by precision machining, though less aggressively than the pure race models. The crampon slot and brake (or leash) are optional extras, in accordance with the brand philosophy that lets the skier decide what they actually need. The brake sits under the toe piece and can be attached with two simple screws. It locks when you close the binding.

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Technical specifications

Materials

aluminum 7075T6, stainless steel, POM

Type

full pin

Ski brake

yes, optional (68 mm)

Number of mounting screws

Crampon slot

Optional crampon slot

Yes

Adjustable release range

Available versions

R150, R170

Walking modes

flat + 1

Individual weight

170 gr

Drop

3.9 mm

Toe cap weight

89 gr

Heel cap weight

85 gr

Front pin height

31.5 mm

Rear pin height

35.4 mm

Minimum release range

8 DIN

Maximum release range

8 DIN

Released in

2021

Price

369 €

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