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  • Salomon Mtn & Atomic Backland Binding Brake — Retrofit Mod

    by Lou Dawson January 23, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 23, 2017

    Modify Atomic Backland and Salomon Mountain ski touring binding brake to use with other bindings.

  • Atomic Backland (Salomon MTN) Binding Technical Review

    by Lou Dawson April 17, 2020
    by Lou Dawson April 17, 2020

    Technical review, latest Backland MTN ski touring binding 2019-2020 is beefed, and modified.

  • Atomic Salomon Backland-MTN Binding Heel Breakdown

    by Lou Dawson March 28, 2017
    by Lou Dawson March 28, 2017

    Breakdown of Atomic Backland and Salomon MTN ski touring binding, taking it apart and showing how it works.

  • Atomic Salomon Backland Tour Binding — Unboxed

    by Lou Dawson November 5, 2015
    by Lou Dawson November 5, 2015

    Unboxing of Atomic Salomon Backland Tour ski binding from Austria, ingenious use of one spring to control both side and vertical release.

  • Atomic Backland (Salomon MTN) Tech Binding — Old is New Again

    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2015

    Salomon MTN & Atomic Backland Tour Light ski touring bindings are a nice iteration of an old concept in tech bindings.

  • Click in and Go with the Kreuzspitze GT 2.0 Binding

    by Jason Albert February 14, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 14, 2023

    The Kreuzspitze GT 2.0 binding comes in a weight-wise package (sub 200g for the basic unit) and adjustable release values. Click in and go.

  • Salomon’s MTN Summit 12 BR Binding: A First Look

    by Jason Albert February 2, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 2, 2023

    Salomon adds to their line of tech bindings with the MTN Summit series. We’ve had the MTN Summit 12 BR for roughly 24 hours; here’s a first look.

  • Ski Touring Basics: YOUR FIRST TOURING BINDINGS — 10 (EXTENDED) TIPS

    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2022
    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2022

    Welcome to the world of tech bindings. The emerging backcountry skier should be informed; it makes the conversation between you and the salesperson two-way rather than one-way. And, you’ll know what questions to ask to secure a product suited for you.

  • Atomic Backland 107: A Ski Review

    by Jason Albert September 14, 2022
    by Jason Albert September 14, 2022

    Atomic’s 22/23 Backland 107 arrives wide underfoot with a build and design to make this ski great in powder, but a whole lot more versatile too.

  • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN Boot Stop-ectomy

    by Lou Dawson March 26, 2021
    by Lou Dawson March 26, 2021

    How to remove the boot toe stop from an Atomic Salomon MTN Backcountry ski touring binding.

  • Simple and Dependable — Black Diamond Helio 145 Binding Review

    by Aidan Goldie-Ahumada January 20, 2021
    by Aidan Goldie-Ahumada January 20, 2021

    Review of the Black Diamond Helio 145 binding, a simple, lightweight binding for ski mountaineering and randonee racing.

  • DIY Tech Binding Inspection Part I

    by Louie Dawson November 9, 2020
    by Louie Dawson November 9, 2020

    Tips for early season tech binding checks, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

  • Ski Touring Bindings — A Few Favorites 2020

    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2020
    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2020

    Meta survey of our favorite and best ski touring bindings, from freeride to race.

  • Phantom Link Levers and Atomic Backland Pro – Split-Tech Revolution?

    by Jonathan Cooper March 2, 2020
    by Jonathan Cooper March 2, 2020

    Review of the Phantom Link Lever with the Atomic Backland Pro boot, game changing evolution in hardboot tech splitboarding.

  • Buying your next ski touring tech binding–10 Tips

    by Doug Stenclik September 4, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik September 4, 2019

    Today, there are as many tech bindings as there are ice cream flavors in a Upstate New York roadside stand. Here, 10 tips to help you choose your next set.

  • Atomic Backland 85 UL Touring Ski Review

    by Doug Stenclik August 29, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik August 29, 2019

    The Backland 85s aren’t the lightest or the burliest, but over a winter season their perfect level of functionality made them my most reached-for ski, even on the Coor’s Face of Wilson Peak.

  • 2020 Atomic Backland Carbon Ski Touring Boot — Review

    by Guest Blogger March 22, 2019
    by Guest Blogger March 22, 2019

    Review of Atomic Backland Carbon ski touring boots, 2019-2020 model with Boa closure, comfortable and good for wide feet.

  • Measuring Release Values — Salomon-Atomic U-spring bindings

    by Lou Dawson September 13, 2018
    by Lou Dawson September 13, 2018

    Testing release values of U-spring ski touring bindings, Salomon Atomic MTN Backland.

  • WildSnow Ultimate Ski Touring Binding Quiver — 2018

    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2017

    Review of ski touring binding options for 2017-2018 top choices for the ultimate quiver, from freeride to lightweight.

  • A Skier’s Fancy — Atomic Backland 95 Ski Review

    by Guest Blogger September 25, 2017
    by Guest Blogger September 25, 2017

    Review of Atomic Backland 95 ski and ski touring binding for backcountry mountaineering, tested gear.

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