ATK Freeraider 14

This pin binding combines maximum performance with minimum weight.

Compared to its predecessor, the Freeraider 14 from ATK has a longer and wider hole pattern, which has a positive effect on stability and tear-out resistance. The step-in has been further simplified with a new boot stopper.

The closed system on the front head is truly revolutionary: similar to the Revolution binding type, ATK no longer works with springs on the lever arms in the new Raider models, but with a combination of wedge and spring across the lever arms. This is less about saving weight and more about optimizing the clamping effect. For this reason, this binding type offers different clamping angles or clamping forces in order to perfectly adapt the force to the (unfortunately still) varying width of the inserts in the shoe.

The arms of the Freeraider 14 have a perfect positive fit in the new housing when closed. This means that the arms not only hang in the axles, but are actually guided along their entire length. This is another aspect that contributes to the enormous stability of the Raider head. When closed, no snow can penetrate the binding type, which could lead to icing and functional impairment.

On the Freeraider 14, the stopper is at the back, as on the Crest. There are two magnetic lever flaps with which five walking modes are possible when the head is turned.

An absolutely important aspect for the stability of this binding type is the specially designed Freeride Spacer, which allows you to adjust the base plate to the sole thickness of your shoes and achieve perfect power transmission. The 25-millimeter adjustment travel at the rear is sufficient, even if you have two very different boots.

All these functions at 360 grams is pretty impressive.