Welcome to the world of ski touring bindings with the Candy 5. Designed for super lightweight users and young skiers, the Candy 5 offers an exceptional combination of high-quality features and user-friendly design. If you’re just beginning your journey into the ski mountaineering world, the Candy 5 provides the comfort, control, and reliability you need to conquer backcountry skiing with confidence. Let's delve into its key features and discover why it stands out among its peers. FEATURES: Glass Fiber Composite Toe Piece: The Candy's toe piece combines a touring framework similar to the Crest with a composite structure that incorporates glass fiber. This unique design prevents the formation of snow debris under the toe cap joints, ensuring reliable performance and reducing the risk of unexpected releases. Say goodbye to frustrating snow buildup and enjoy uninterrupted skiing on your mountaineering adventures. Heel Piece: Cam Release System. ATK’s signature patented system that contributes to an effortless step-in and grants amazing torsional stiffness. Elastic Response System. This ensures precise releases and optimal skis performances by facilitating their natural flex, enhancing downhill performances. Up to 50mm of length adjustment. Both lateral and vertical release value are adjustable. Toe Piece: Snowpack Proof System. This prevents snow and ice debris from accumulating under the mobile parts of the toe piece. Easy Entry System. When you’re on a hurry and don’t want to miss any precious second it’s better to have a toe piece designed to facilitate an immediate step-in. Integrated but removable rampant support. Performing Through Lightness: Our foundation, our roots. ATK took its first steps in this industry by developing lightweight race bindings, and now, as then, lightness is key to achieving what athletes crave: speed. Therefore, it's easy to understand why “performance through lightness” has been the mantra that has accompanied ATK's growth in its early years. As our role in the ski mountaineering universe started to evolve, we needed some stabilization because it's easy to lose control during a phase of growth, just as it is easy to get caught up in the events. That's why we decided to keep our roots stable, not changing our approach to the activity, and ultimately not getting in our own way. In fact, as we expanded our catalogue to include the speed touring, touring, and free touring categories, we remained steadfast in our commitment to enabling an ever-wider range of ski mountaineers to achieve performance through lightness. Durability: Crafted from high-quality materials and engineered to withstand the rigors of backcountry skiing, the Candy 5 offers exceptional durability and reliability. The carefully machined components and thoughtful construction ensure longevity to this tech binding, providing peace of mind during your most demanding adventures. The Candy 5 is the ultimate choice for super lightweight users seeking a high-quality touring ski mountaineering binding. With its low release values, Cam Release System and Snowpack Proof System, the Candy 5 delivers precise control, ease of use, and reliability. It caters to the needs of young skiers venturing into this exhilarating sport. Explore the range of accessories, including the Rampant and ATK’s Touring ski bag, to enhance your overall setup and embark on unforgettable ski mountaineering adventures. SPECS: Weight: 290g Materials: Alu 7075, POM, Stainless steel Release Range: 1.5 - 5 Walking Modes: Flat | +32.5mm Boot Height Adjustment: 50mm Heel Elastic Travel: 10mm Toe-piece Release Adjustability: No Ski Brake Widths Available: 75mm | 86mm | 91mm | 97mm | 102mm Ski Brake System: MANU Ideal Match: Ski Width: 75 - 102mm Ski Weight: 800 - 1500g Skier Weight: 20 - 40kg
