TESTED 2023
The tried-and-tested Raider 12 with a semi-automatic brake: balanced weight and superior performance in descent
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Product info
Category average
Release test / Dynafit inserts
FRONT R + L average
Poor
Heel cap
Excellent
In words
Intro
To the classic version with brake has been added this AP model with semi-automatic brake, both in the 12 and 10 models. Otherwise it's the same reliable binding, ideal for touring and freeriding thanks to its widely-noted stability, withstanding stress and torsion on the rear pins with the Cam Release System, and a simple, lightweight, robust toe piece with machined metal components. The Uphill Hardness Variator regulates the tension of the front pins on fixed toe arms, but the Raider 12 AP really comes into its own in descent.
Fit
Pin entry is nice and smooth, some might even say beginner-proof, especially with Dynafit inserts. The AP brake is new, and can be found on other ATK models. It's a semi-automatic system that, at the cost of an extra 10 grams, avoids the use of buttons and springs, instead working with mechanical gears. It's easy to use, even when wearing gloves: unlock it by rotating the tower while pressing the brake, and rotate the tower again to lock it into walk mode. Unlike the manual system, to use the two climbing aids you need to rotate the tower, while in the non-AP version, if you don't want to walk in flat mode, you just need to tip the flap over the pins so that the heel doesn't lock the brake. The aluminum lever on the toe piece has been shaped to remove excess bulk, yet is soft and easy to manage when locking it into walk mode.
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
Raider 10, Raider 12, Raider 10 AP
Walking modes
flat, +24, +49 mm
Released in
2023
Price
599 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
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Drop
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345 gr
Individual weight
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Toe cap weight
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Heel cap weight
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Mounting screws weight
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Front pin height
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Rear pin height
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Minimum release range
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Maximum release range
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