This ultra-light pin binding (245 g w/o brake) offers active length compensation when the ski flexes and an impressive power transfer downhill due to a 38 mm drill pattern. A carbon-reinforced toe provides great stiffness and comes with anti-ice pads and integrated elastomers for easy stepping in. The heel features a climbing aid with 0°, 5° and 9° angles and can be quickly and easily switched between hike and ski mode. Another useful feature is that the Alpinist allows a +/- 7.5 mm heel adjustment to suit various sole/boot lengths. Alpinist heel with adjustable lateral release with different DIN options and 15mm of heel adjustment range (+-7,5mm). Offers three walking modes thanks to the hot forged aluminium climbing aid. TheFast Shift Modeenables quick shifting between neutral and highest walking mode. The active length compensation in the heel allows consistent power transmission and release performance, even when the ski is flexed. Neutral walking mode and two climbing aids off