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  • The Ski Trab Deep Look: Ski Trab Magico.2 Skis, Titan Vario.2 Binding, and Branded Mohair Skins

    by Alli Hartz May 13, 2022
    by Alli Hartz May 13, 2022

    From Ski Trab we dive headfirst into a primo lightweight setup with the Magico.2 ski and Titan Vario.2 binding. Solid engineering and deep mission worthy.

  • ATK Kuluar 12 LT: A First Look

    by Gavin Hess April 22, 2022
    by Gavin Hess April 22, 2022

    Continuing on the recent run of ATK reviews on WildSnow, the Kuluar 12 LT is another gorgeous Italian binding weighing 218g per binding.

  • A First and Second Look: The ATK Revolution World Cup in all its emerald glory

    by Graham Zimmerman March 25, 2022
    by Graham Zimmerman March 25, 2022

    This is a first and maybe even a second look-just because it’s so hard to look only once at the ATK Revolution World Cup 2021: 106g of pure lightness.

  • ATK to DIN/ISO: “Go Fly a Kite” — FR14 Tech Review

    by Lou Dawson March 1, 2022
    by Lou Dawson March 1, 2022

    Technical take on the ATK FR-14 Freeraider ski touring binding, considering ISO 13992, ski brakes, and stomp blocks.

  • Settling in With ATK

    by Jason Albert February 24, 2022
    by Jason Albert February 24, 2022

    Over the years, ATK bindings have become synonymous with lightweight and durable ski bindings. WildSnow will be reviewing three bindings from the ATK menu.

  • Ski Trab Initial Look: Magico.2 Skis, Titan Vario.2 Binding, and pre-cut skins

    by Alli Hartz February 8, 2022
    by Alli Hartz February 8, 2022

    Ski Trab is the real deal for ski and bindings combos for use deep in the mountains. We have an initial look at the Magico.2 ski, Titan Vario.2 bindings, and precut skins.

  • Vinersa Ski Touring Binding — Added to Museum

    by Lou Dawson November 16, 2021
    by Lou Dawson November 16, 2021

    Vinersa 2000 ski touring binding, Lou Dawson collection, an interesting specimen from 1980.

  • 22 Designs Lynx Review : Binding in Search of a boot

    by Aaron Mattix April 29, 2021
    by Aaron Mattix April 29, 2021

    Review of the 22 Designs Lynx telemark binding with tech toe and free pivot for maximum ski touring efficiency.

  • Dynafit Race Review Part II — LTR 105 Binding, Backcountry Skimo

    by Slator Aplin March 16, 2021
    by Slator Aplin March 16, 2021

    Review of the superlight Dynafit Low Tech Race binding and commentary on how skimo gear performs in the backcountry.

  • Another SkiAlper Magazine Teaser — Bindings!

    by Lou Dawson February 5, 2021
    by Lou Dawson February 5, 2021

    Skialper magazine 2021 binding testing intro, interesting treatment of Fritschi, ATK, Dynafit, others.

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