The Shift binding made waves in the ski industry with its debut two seasons ago. As the first non-frame binding to conform to the safety standards of regular alpine bindings, it offers aggressive skiers the reliability of an alpine binding — with elastic travel in the heel and toe — in a package light enough for real backcountry touring and long bootpacks.
Key Features:
- Weight: At 1740 grams for the pair, it’s not as light as full-tech bindings, but it towers over them in skiability.
- DIN Range: Now available in a 10-DIN option, with a DIN range of 4-10, making it accessible to lighter weight and less experienced skiers.
Who It’s For:
- Skiers seeking one setup to split time between backcountry tours and resort laps.
- Lighter weight and/or less experienced backcountry skiers who want the reliability of a traditional alpine binding on the descent.
For the amount of work it took to earn those turns, you should be able to ski them with confidence.
