Armada Shift MNC 13 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings
Bridging the gap between pin and alpine designs, the Armada Shift MNC 13 ski bindings offer skiers efficient pin performance when touring uphill and the security of alpine bindings when descending.
- Shift into hike mode: Open the Hike and Ride switch—releasing the pins—engage the brake-locking lever, position boot in pins, lock the binding, and step down to lock brakes
- Shift into ski mode: unlock the brake, then lock the Hike and Ride lever—putting away the pins—and step into the binding to engage
- Multi Norm Certified (MNC) bindings are compatible with all ISO-compliant boots on the market—Alpine (ISO 5355), Touring (ISO 9523), GripWalk and Walk To Ride (WTR)
- Boots with tech inserts required for use in uphill (touring) mode
- Adjustable toe height and sliding AFD toe piece
- Low-profile chassis and oversize platform enhance lateral transmission
- Earn your turns in the backcountry with Hike and Ride switches and crampon compatibility (crampons not included)
- Self-retracting Freeski brakes help eliminate hang-ups
Imported.
View all Armada Alpine Touring Ski Bindings| Best Use | Backcountry Skiing |
|---|---|
| Boot Sole Compatibility | Alpine (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223), Touring (ISO 9523), and Tech |
| Lowest DIN | 6 |
| Highest DIN | 13 |
| Adjustment Range | 30 millimeters |
| Brake Width (mm) | 100 MM: 100 millimeters |
| Heel Lift | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 3 lbs. 13.1 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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The only touring binding you'll ever need.
I got a shift the day they were released a few years back, came from using a bunch of frame bindings to this. It's the future, and it's amazing. I have no need for fully pinned bindings that prerelease or turn into spiral fracture machines when you lock them out. They are plenty light on the uphill, and very reliable. I have heard people say they ice up, I have never seen it happen (and I use them a LOT in New Hampshire, where it's steep and icy) I beat the P out of them in Tuckerman's Ravine and they have never even come off of me. The shop I work at dropped all our fully pinned bindings, and this is what we run now. 10/10, 100% buy a pair!
Great all around choice
I’ve skied this binding three seasons now, and am still very happy with my purchase. Really great choice if you want a single quiver ski for in and out of bounds, or if you want to have a ski that can do anything. One of the biggest downfalls I hear people saying about this binding is that it’s on the heavier side for touring bindings. It might not be the lightest on the market, but compared to the frame binding I happily toured on for years, it’s a dream! If you’re not worried about counting grams, and more focused on down hill performance, I say it’s a great choice.
Hey Skier Jon! Thanks so much for the solid review on our SHIFT bindings! Stoked to see and read its taken you to some sweet places in and out of bounds. Thanks for noting they aren't lightest on the market, but to have versatility they had to be built out that way! Continue to enjoy those bindings!
Best fo both worlds
I have had pin bindings in the past, and I always hesitate to use them at the resort or when I'm wanting to get real sendy. This is the best of both, they give you that smooth efficient motion of a pin binding on the way up but the confidence of a normal alpine binding on the way down. I ended up buying another set after using them a few times. I have one set on a pair of the Armada white walkers and the setup is just as light as most touring setups. The all black Armada color scheme makes the look nice on any ski. Mounted and adjusted them myself and they are as simple as any other binding to set up with the included instructions. Make sure you know how to use them before you go tour and you should have no issues.
Just bought another pair, love em.
If you're wanting a hybrid touring binding, this is my favorite so far. I have an older review here that describes them well. After using them a few seasons now I found that they hold up well and tour nicely. I really like that I can tour efficiently using the pins for the way up, but still get the reliability of a true downhill binding for the way down since they transform into a traditional downhill binding.
Something about walking
It’s like why would I buy alpine bindings when I can buy this. I now ski things anywhere and everywhere and don’t mind if I have to hike my way out. Big cliff of death no worries I got skins in the back pack. Terrain traps are just places to smoke a bowl
Great bindings
I have used these last year and was so impressed I bought another pair this year. Great gear
Hey RadRob! Thanks for sharing the SHIFT love! We're stoked to have it in our binding lineup. Continue to enjoy the snow on those!