Claudio Primavesi
Editor in chief of Skialper
Skialper's editor in chief, Claudio has helped coordinate the Light category and other product testing and has overseen publication of the guide
Weighing from less than 100 grams to nearly a kilo, the common denominator are the pins into which you stick your boots and that enable you to climb. From the revolution of the pin binding to the latest hybrids for freeriding, here are all the best bindings the skimo market has to offer.
They make more of a difference to technique than you’d think. Finding the right poles costs little but pays off big time. It’s the first upgrade to make to your setup when taking things up a notch. Here’s our selection of the best on the market, both telescopic and one piece.
They’re probably the element of your setup that’s evolved the most and seen the most crossover between disciplines. Which is why in general lighter bindings have adapted to make allowances for the trend for opting for wider skis, with hybrid drilling patterns and a greater selection of ski brakes. But the aspect that requires most scrutiny is the height difference between the front and rear pins.
Probably The most accurate ski test out there.
