With the HY Free, ATK enters the market of “hybrid” freeride touring bindings. This means using pins for the ascent but a fully alpine system for the descent, similar to the Salomon Shift or the Marker Duke PT. Weighing only 1350 grams per pair, it positions itself as the lightest hybrid binding on the market. This innovation allows skiers to enjoy optimal efficiency on the ascent without compromising performance on the descent according to ATK. One of the strengths of the HY Free is its smooth transition mechanism between ascent and descent modes, without requiring the addition or removal of extra parts. This intuitive system facilitates configuration changes, offering a simplified and efficient user experience according to the brand. At the front, the pins pivot to transform into an alpine ski toe piece for the descent. In walk mode, the binding offers three positions: a flat position with a -18 mm differential, ideal for flat terrain and long approaches, and two riser heights (+10 mm and +34 mm) to adapt to steeper slopes. On the descent, the HY Free offers performance comparable to traditional alpine bindings, thanks to its metal construction and robust design according to ATK. The vertical and lateral release values are adjustable, with ranges from 4 to 11 for the HY Free 11 or from 6 to 13 for the HY Free 13. The binding is compatible with boots meeting ISO 9523 and Grip Walk standards, and has a 25 mm sole length adjustment range. Ski brakes are available in widths of 97 mm, 108 mm, and 120 mm, allowing adaptation to all freeride-touring skis. The ATK HY Free also stands out for its durability, thanks to the use of high-quality metal materials, ensuring a long lifespan and increased resistance to the demanding conditions of ski touring.
front ATK HY Free ascent modefront ATK HY Free descent modeheel piece ATK HY Freeski touring binding ATK HY FreeATK HY Free top viewascent test ATK HY Freeriser test ATK HY Freefront test ATK HY Freetest ATK HY Free descent mode
OUR TEST OF THE ATK V-CREST 10 BINDING MANUFACTURER’S REVIEW The ATK V-Crest 10 binding is specially designed for ski touring, combining lightness, performance, and safety. Weighing approximately 690 grams per pair, it stands out for its low weight, reducing effort during ascents. Its DIN adjustment range from 5 to …
OUR TEST OF THE ATK RT 11 EVO BINDING MANUFACTURER’S REVIEW The ATK RT 11 Evo binding is a ski touring binding known for its lightness, robustness, and advanced functionality. Weighing about 350 grams per pair, it is ideal for skiers seeking optimal performance on the ascent. The binding offers …
OUR TEST OF THE ATK FREERAIDER 14 AP BINDING MANUFACTURER’S REVIEW ATK Freeraider 14 AP The ATK Freeraider 14 AP ski touring binding is a high-end binding designed for experienced skiers looking to combine downhill performance with lightweight for ascents. Here are its main features: Technical Specifications: Features: Usage: Advantages: …
OUR TEST OF THE ATK FREERAIDER 15 EVO BINDING MANUFACTURER’S REVIEW The ATK FREERAIDER 15 EVO binding is a high-end ski touring binding designed for experienced skiers and freeriders looking for a combination of lightness, robustness, and downhill performance. Here is a detailed presentation of its features: Technical Specifications Features …
OUR TEST OF THE ATK CANDY 5 BINDING MANUFACTURER’S REVIEW The CANDY 7 AP is the ATK touring ski binding designed for children and ultra-light skiers. The artisanal expertise of ATK bindings is always available to future ski mountaineering enthusiasts with the new Candy 7, equipped with the AP braking …
OUR TEST OF THE ATK RAIDER 11 & 13 EVO BINDINGS MANUFACTURER’S REVIEW The ATK Raider 11 Evo and Raider 13 Evo bindings are high-end models designed for ski tourers and freeriders seeking lightness, robustness, and high performance. The Raider 11 Evo model, with a DIN adjustment range from 3.5 …
