The MTN Tech has that satisfying positive feeling when you step in with toe jaws closing with a satisfying thunk and heel pieces clamping with conviction. MTN Bindings: Three words: light, convenient, reliable.
MTN binding configured without brake. - Yes you may be able to shove your boot in there. But consider: It’s easily available, by all accounts one of the most durable, and above all it forgoes the problematic “ski flex compensation spring” that has become all the rage — and curse — among the other binding powers. Il Salomon MTN è un attacco minimalista progettato per gli sciatori che desiderano un design solido, semplice e che funzioni perfettamente: simile nel concetto agli attacchi TLT Speed Superlite di Dynafit, il Salomon MTN si è rapidamente guadagnato una reputazione per le ottime prestazioni unite MTN Women’s Heel Springs - The softest heel springs for the Salomon MTN or Atomic Backland binding. MTN Men’s Heel Springs - Pair of the middle release-value springs for the MTN and Backland bindings. For high-performance alpine touring, Salomon MTN touring bindings with brakes boast convenience, reliability and light weight. They have 30mm of Salomon's entry into the tech binding world shows that they have done their homework. In 2016 Atomic began retailing a classic tech binding they developed in partnership with Salomon (both companies are under the same ownership. Salomon brings back the best of the old-school and adds a few modern touches with the Salomon MTN + Brake Alpine Touring Ski Bindings, and we're glad they did.
Materials wise, the MTN is … Could the Atomic/Salomon Backland/MTN be the best tech binding ever made? - No you shouldn't expect it to release reliably or consistently. - No -- the mtn lab boot is not certified in the look binding. This is a fully-featured binding that also cuts out the frills that we are seeing in some tech models, coming in under 300 grams and under $500 with the optional brake installed. The Salomon MTN Tech is a binding that simply works well. Unlike early "U" spring heels and most current race bindings, the MTN heel body pivots underneath the binding top plate so the flippable lifters are always pointing forward. A step-in guide in front positions your toe to get the pin in smoothly. It’s relatively light (without being skimo-racing binding light), has massive adjustment for BSL, a flat skinning mode and a high lifter. Plus, they offer multiple-height climbing aids with quick, easy access. Salomon MTN version of the binding, with optional brake. I’ll leave that conclusion up to you, dear commentators. At sub 600g they won't weigh you down. Sold as a pair. - WTR / Gripwalk both assume a hard plastic afd on the boot, the mtn lab doesn't have that.