ATK Timepacer 12 There's a certain type of skier this binding was built for: the one who treats winter as training season, who racks up vert not because they have to but because they want to feel it in their legs the next day. The Timepacer 12 is ATK's answer to that mindset — a binding that disappears on the way up and still gives you something to work with on the way down. At right around 215-250g per binding, the weight savings here are real, but ATK didn't just strip the binding down to nothing to get there. The Speed Toe piece borrows its shape from ATK's Raider line and pairs with the No-Touch heel from the brand's race bindings, giving you a toe that steps in cleanly even after a full season of wear and a heel that transmits power efficiently instead of feeling vague underfoot. A Snowpack Proof design keeps ice and snow from building up under the toe lock, which matters more than it sounds like it should on a cold day with a dozen transitions. The standout feature is the Race Brake System — flip the heel lever between uphill and downhill mode and the ski brake engages or locks automatically, no extra fumbling required. It's a small thing that saves real time and hassle when you're trying to move fast between laps. Three walk modes (flat, and two riser heights) cover everything from rolling skin tracks to steep boot-packing terrain, and a lateral release adjustable from DIN 6-12 gives you enough range to dial in retention without tipping into full race-binding minimalism. This isn't a binding built to soak up hard landings or chatter through variable snow — the heel runs with little to no elastic travel, so it stays precise and direct rather than forgiving. That's the tradeoff by design: for skiers logging fitness laps or training miles on lighter, narrower skis, that directness is exactly the point. Specs: Weight: ~215-250g per bindingLateral release: DIN 6-12Walk modes: Flat, +27mm, +38/44mmLength adjustment: 30mmMaterials: Aluminum 7075, POM, stainless steelSki brake widths available: 80, 86, 91, 97mmRecommended ski width: 76-97mm
