We had the opportunity to catch up with the guys from Salomon at the 2018 SIGB Ski Test and take a closer look at the new Salomon S/Lab Shift Binding, a hugely exciting product that is sure to be extremely popular over the 2018/19 season.
The product of nearly a decade of in-depth research and development in close collaboration with some of the best freeskiers on the planet, the Salomon S/Lab Shift Binding is set to be a gamechanger when it comes to backcountry ski touring.
Delivering the best in downhill performance, touring capability and lightness, skiers can tour uphill, then easily change the binding to confidently charge big lines and stomp big air on the descent. Using a simple lever in the toe, you can easily transition from touring in a pin binding to a true alpine binding (toe and heel) with a 13 DIN for charging downhill. It is the ultimate compromise-free solution for skiers looking to blend the freedom and touring efficiency of a pin binding with the power and transmission of a Salomon Alpine binding.
With MultiNorm Certification (MNC), Shift is the only hybrid binding that is compatible with all norm boots on the market (from traditional alpine boots to touring boots). Available from September 2018 in selected retailers.
Read more about the S/Lab Shift Binding here.