ATK  Hy 13 Free Alpine Touring Ski Bindings

• The Hy offers downhill performance on par with alpine bindings, delivering maximum responsiveness and precision in power transfer to the skis
• Thanks to extreme engineering work on every component, ATK has kept the weight down to just 1 lb. 7.8 oz. (675 g); components are machined from solid aluminum
• All 22 (per half a pair) structural parts have been meticulously designed to create hybrid bindings that are as high performing on descents as they are enjoyable on ascents
• Ski boots sit flat on the skis in ski mode, eliminating the pin-height differential typical of standard PIN bindings for a true downhill experience
• Compatible with most alpine skiing, ski mountaineering and freeride boots
• To ensure safe and high performance, the Anti Friction Device (AFD) slider on the toe piece must be adjusted with various sole types
• To achieve this, ATK has developed specific spacers that fit between the sliding section of the AFD and its underlying structure
• These spacers ensure proper boot-to-binding contact while accounting for the sole's thickness
• Thinner plastic soles provide a stiff connection with the binding; for this reason, ATK designed softer spacers that also serve to damp vibrations
• Thicker rubber soles require little to no spacers, as their rubber composition inherently provides vibration absorption
• Switching between ascent and descent modes is effortless—simply raise the toe arms for walking or rotate them forward and down for skiing
• The intuitive design ensures reliable performance in all conditions with no need for interchangeable parts
• For uphill efficiency, the Hy Free includes a unique "negative" walk mode that allows the boot heel to drop slightly below the toe level
• This reduces strain and improves stride efficiency, especially for freeride boots with limited cuff mobility and during long flat approaches
• Features 2 heel raisers for easier uphill progress; both are easy to activate, even with a ski pole
• Rear ski brake locks automatically when the heel piece is in walk mode
• This means that when the rear lever is pushed fully forward the ski brake locks in position with a simple press of the rear paddle
• When transitioning to ski mode, the binding seamlessly unlocks by pushing the rear lever backwards, ensuring hassle-free use

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