ATK Bindings Raider 12 touring binding

The ATK Raider 12 features a significantly longer and wider mounting pattern compared to its predecessor, positively influencing stability and resistance to release. The step-in mechanism has been further simplified with a new boot stop.

What is truly revolutionary is the closed system at the toe: similar to the Revolution binding, ATK has moved away from using springs on the lever arms in the Raider models, opting instead for a hidden spring positioned across the lever arms. This change focuses less on weight savings and more on optimizing the clamping effect. As a result, this binding offers various clamping angles to perfectly adapt the force to the (unfortunately still) varying widths of the inserts in the boot.

The arms of the Raider 12 are perfectly aligned in the new housing when closed. This means that the arms are not only suspended in the axes but are actually guided along their entire length. This is another aspect contributing to the enormous stability of the Raider head. When closed, no snow can enter the binding, which could lead to icing and functional limitations.

In the Raider 12, the stopper is also located at the back, similar to the Crest. There are two magnetic heel flaps that allow for five walking modes when the head is rotated.

Another cool feature is the optional Freeride Spacer, which allows for perfect adjustment of the base plate to the sole thickness of the boot, achieving optimal power transfer, similar to the Raider 2.0. The 25-millimeter adjustment range at the back is sufficient, even if you own two very different boots.

All these features at just 330 grams is quite impressive.