Freetouring binding type with a focus on power transmission and safety and technology from the race sector.
Compared to its predecessor, the Raider 12 from ATK has a much longer and also wider bore pattern, which has a positive effect on stability and tear-out resistance. The step-in has been further simplified by a new boot stop.
The closed system at the front of the head is truly revolutionary: similar to the Revolution binding type, ATK no longer uses springs on the lever arms in the Raider models, but a hidden 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 to perfectly adapt the force to the (unfortunately still) varying width of the inserts in the shoe.
The arms of the Raider 12 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 Raider 12, the stopper is also at the back, as on the Crest. There are two magnetic lever flaps that allow five walking modes when you turn your head.
Of course, the optional Freeride Spacer is very cool. Similar to the Raider 2.0, it allows you to adjust the base plate perfectly to the sole thickness of the shoe 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 330 grams is pretty impressive.
