The Atomic Backland Summit 12 BR is a ski touring binding designed for backcountry enthusiasts who value a lightweight setup without sacrificing reliability. It fits into the Speed category of tour bindings, offering a balanced design for both ascending and descending in varied terrain.
Weighing in at just 395 grams per binding, the Backland Summit 12 BR helps reduce fatigue on long approaches. It comes with brakes included, so you don’t need to source them separately—handy when you’re managing gear at high altitude. The binding range, adjustable from DIN 6 to 12, accommodates a wide spectrum of skier weights and skill levels, ensuring secure retention on steep lines and controlled release when needed.
The DIN scale indicates how much force is required to release your boot from the binding in a fall. A range of 6–12 means you can set a lower value for lighter skiers or mellow terrain, and increase it for heavier skiers or more aggressive descents. This adjustability helps protect your legs by letting the binding release under strong impact, while staying locked in during normal skiing.
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Atomic says about the Backland Summit 12 BR
Light and strong, the Atomic Backland Summit 12 BR is an all-round touring binding designed for committed skier tourers who crave adventure on every type of terrain. Unique to the binding is a Release Value Adjustment that offers release values up to 12 for trustworthy operation, superior safety, and performance. The AutoFlex System features a spring in the heel mechanism that automatically provides 5mm of travel between the toe and heel during the arc of a turn. The result is an easy-to-use binding that provides elasticity to support the natural ski flex while increasing absorption and improving safety. The Patented Step-in Aid guides the boot perfectly into position while a Climbing Aid easily adjusts to 0°, 7° or 13° with a simple flick of ski pole. Touring brakes feature a unique lock system that switches easily from hike to ski mode. The Alu/PA Pin Toe and Heel use a high-performance PA material that’s reinforced with fiberglass to keep the binding lightweight for climbing, yet strong and reliable for the down.