When the Shift binding hit the scene a few years ago now, it essentially changed the alpine touring market. Frame bindings are now essentially obsolete thanks to this binding’s ability to transition between a pin-tech binding for the ascent and a DIN certified alpine binding for the descent. What’s more is you can use the Shift with a wide range of boots as the Multi Norm Compatibility accepts alpine soles, GripWalk soles, Walk To Ride, and even DIN-certified touring soles! It’s also easy to use with simple instructions basically printed right on the binding itself. You’ll love how quickly it transitions from touring to downhill mode. There’s nothing worse than struggling with a binding when you’re tired from a long ascent and dealing with harsh winter weather conditions. It’s a perfect binding if you want to do some alpine touring, but also some resort skiing on the same pair of skis. The Shift’s alpine performance is modeled after the popular STH2 binding system, which is well known for its multiple contact points and trustworthy feel. We’re a big fan of the blacked out graphics on the Armada branded Shift as well. It’s subtle, stylish, and provides a great look on just about any ski you choose.
