“The Shift allows people to climb and ski at their top level in the backcountry with no compromises.” – Greg Hill
Salomon is claiming to have discovered what Cody Townsend calls the ‘holy grail’ of binding technology.
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By adding a locking heel, Salomon joins the like of Marker whose Kingpin binding boasts bomber downhill performance with the luxury of a pin binding pivot point for easy up-hilling.
Find out more here: Salomon SHIFT Binding
Specs:
- DIN — 6-13
- Weight — 865g
- Elastic Travel — 47mm
- Climbing Aids — 2° + 10°
*What do you think? Is this better than the Kingpin or just more of the same?
*Video courtesy of Salomon TV