Last tested
2024
Status:ongoing
2026

TR1

Innovation
New for winter 23-24, the hybrid heir to the TR2, now compatible with all boots: a game changer
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  • In words
  • Technical specifications

Buyer’s Guide reviews

Comfort
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 / Freeride outsole
FRONT R + L average
Poor
Heel cap
Excellent
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In words

Intro
This is the second iteration of the TR2, which was released last season. In terms of functionality and use, it’s a sophisticated hybrid model that’s been eagerly awaited by freeriders who like to ski steep, challenging lines. Unlike its predecessor it doesn't require a heel adapter and the front pins are also universal. They’ve called it the TR1 because the heel re-employs the concept used in the original prototype, but with lighter materials. It compares to the Shift, Kingpin and Tecton and makes extensive use of durable metal parts and loaded polymers while remaining light for its class.
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Fit
The real sweet feature is the heel mechanism for switching from walk to ski mode, which makes it great for side-stepping and tackling technical terrain during ascents. Plus, the incremental clamping force means you don’t need to lock the toe while touring—useful when traversing slopes where there's avalanche risk. In practice, you engage ski mode by simply pushing down with your pole on the rear lever, which, when folded forward, also functions as a second heel riser (the first riser is at 6°, on top of the step-in jaw). To park the brake, simply push down on the metal fork of the step-in mech with your pole or boot and then press down the brake mech. To step into the pins, you press down on the large front lever and release it after centering the boot on the pins. Your boot sits close to the ski, and the setup feels robust and precise—almost like an alpine binding.
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Technical specifications

Materials
glass fiber-reinforced polyamide, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, carbon steel
Type
Hybrid pin
Ski brake
yes (88, 102, 112, 120 mm)
Number of mounting screws
9
Crampon slot
Yes
Adjustable release range
Yes
Walking modes
6°, 12°
Released in
2023
Price
589 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
N/A
Drop
XXXXX
685 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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Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

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Base Camp Race

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Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

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Location
Test Center Livigno

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

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