ATK Trofeo Hard to believe there was a time when afficionados of light and fast movement on skis through the mountains had limited access to the best gear. Indeed, when I was stepping into the game 15 years ago, Dynafit ruled and we could only listen to whispers from Europe about alternatives. But innovation could not avoid the inevitable export across the Atlantic and we now have everything we could want. A quick glance at Skimo Co website will leave you reeling with desire.
This article will detail some of my experiences with Plum, ATK and Dynafit bindings. I've also spent time on Kreutzspitze and Trab bindings. I'm focusing on toe pieces here. I've been very consistent over the last 12 years or so, preferring the Plum Race 170 heel piece to couple with whatever toe I might be using. There are an equal number of heel piece considerations to be made but I simply have not explored them. What I often end up with, then, is a kind of Franken-binding , mixing brands to cater to my w
These lighter bindings are not for everyone. Lighter means less metal and that can result in a durability issue for some skiers.