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Lightest BINDINGS for Skimo and Rando racing – comparison:

This page compares:

  • 22 lightest bindings that are suitable for light ski mountaineering and rando racing, and are currently on the market
  • all under 210g (we believe all weights are provided without screws)
  • technical specs (weight, etc.) are from manufacturers’ websites and other trusted sources
  • “ISMF approved” indicates whether a binding complyies with 2016/17 ISMF rules (PDF of 2017 ISMF sporting rules – see page 9)
  • under current ISMF rules lowest legal weight for a ski + binding (half pair)  is 750g for men and 700g for women
This page is updated as new models are released or whenever you suggest one via email (must include a link). Also, if you find any mistakes please report them via email (include your source link).
  ATK Race RCA World Cup binding ATK Race Revolution R binding ATK Race SL Evo World Cup binding ATK Race SLR Lightweight binding
Brand ATK Race ATK Race ATK Race ATK Race
Model RCA World Cup Revolution 2017 SL Evo World Cup SLR Lightweight
Weight / Foot 88g 105g 110g 115g
ISMF approved We are confirming. Yes Yes Yes
Crampon attachment No Yes (removable) Yes (removable) Yes (removable)
Size adjustable (mm) adjustment plates available adjustment plates available adjustment plates available adjustment plates available
Price range (USD) $500-600 $500-600 $400-500 $400-500
         
Note only 1-spring toe; heel allows boot on the ski position new toe; heel allows boot on the ski position only 1-spring toe; heel allows boot on the ski position for light weight skiers; heel allows boot on the ski position
         
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 ATK SLR Release binding ATK RT Race Tour binding Dynafit DNA binding Dynafit Low Tech Race 2 binding
Brand ATK Race ATK Race Dynafit Dynafit
Model SLR Release RT Race Tour DNA Low Tech Race 2.0
Weight / Foot 132g 175g 75g 110g
ISMF approved Yes Yes We are confirming. Yes
Crampon attachment Yes (removable) Yes (integrated) No Yes (if mounted)
Size adjustable (mm) adjustment plates available adjustment plates available No No
Price range (USD) $450-550 $450-550 $800-900 $750-850
         
Note adjustable release values; rotational heel with heel riser adjustable 5-10 release; 4 different optional heel elevators available rebranded Pierre Gignoux Ultimate Pack 2 there is an auto-lock and manual-lock version of this binding
         
Buy at     Skimo.co Skimo.co
         
         

 

 

 

 Dynafit TLT Expedition binding Dynafit Speed Superlite 2 binding Fischer Tour Race binding Hagan ZR binding
Brand Dynafit Dynafit Fischer Hagan
Model TLT Expedition TLT Superlite 2
(two versions exist) 		Tour Race ZR
Weight / Foot 210g 175g 116g 117g
ISMF approved No Yes Yes Yes
Crampon attachment Yes (if mounted) Yes (if mounted) Yes (removable) Yes (integrated)
Size adjustable (mm) No adjustment plates available adjustment plates available adjustment plates available (from ATK)
Price range (USD) $450-550 $500-600 $600-700 $600-650
         
Note Speed Radical toe + heel with no side/lateral release versions: adjustable DIN 5-10 & 6-12; optional ski brakes; 2 elevator heights heel allows boot on the ski position
(rebranded ATK SL-R model)		 heel allows flat position
(rebranded ATK SL-R model)
         
Buy at Skimo.co Skimo.co Skimo.co Skimo.co
       

 

  Kreuzspitze binding Maruelli M2 race bindings Maruelli M1 race bindings Maruelli M1 + M2 bindings
Brand Kreuzspitze Maruelli Maruelli Maruelli
Model SCTT M2 M1 M1 toe + M2 heel
Weight / Foot 140g 48-56g 110g 90g
ISMF approved Yes Yes Yes Yes
Crampon attachment Yes (removable) No Yes (optional) Yes (optional)
Size adjustable (mm) 14, 18, 40 plates if used w/ Maruelli walking plate - if used w/ Maruelli walking plate
Price range (USD) $450-550 - - -
         
Note heel allows boot on theski position 3 slightly different models, their suggested use by the manufacturer is for vertical races and easy skiing, for people less than 75-80kg (165-176 lbs). Suggested use by the manufacturer is for people less than 75kg (165 lbs). Suggested use by the manufacturer is for vertical races and easy skiing, for people less than 75kg (165 lbs).
         
Buy at Skimo.co    
         

 

  Pierre Gignoux Pack Ultimate 2 Plum Race R99 skimo binding Plum Race 150 bindings Plum Race 170
Brand Pierre Gignoux Plum Plum Plum
Model Pack Ultimate 2 Race R99 Race 150 Race 170
Weight / Foot 70g 99g 150g 170g
ISMF approved We are confirming. Yes Yes Yes
Crampon attachment No No Yes (removable) Yes (removable)
Size adjustable (mm) No No 40 - heel plate available 20 - heel plate is integrated
Price range (USD) $550-650 $550-650 $450-550 $500-600
         
Note compatible with Pierre Gignoux made boots Plum recommends this for skiers of 60-90kg Plum recommends this for skiers of 70-90kg Plum recommends this for skiers of 70-90kg; adjustment plate is integrated
         
Buy at   Skimo.co Skimo.co Skimo.co
         

 

  Ski Trab TR Race Ski Trab TR Adjustable    
Brand Ski Trab Ski Trab    
Model TR-Race TR-Race Adjustable heel    
Weight / Foot 132g 179g    
ISMF approved Yes Yes    
Crampon attachment Yes (optional) Yes (optional)    
Size adjustable (mm) No integrated heel plate (unspecified length, likely around 20)    
Price range (USD) $500-600 $550-650    
         
Note --- TR-Race Adjustable heel +
TR-Race toe		    
         
Buy at Skimo.co Skimo.co