The Ultra-Light And Durable Touring Pin Binding For High Alpine Challenges With Din Settings Up To 8, Specifically Optimized For Light Weight Touring Enthusiasts. The Ultra-Light Alpinist 8 Pin Binding (245 G W/O Brake) Is Optimized For Lighter And Specifically Female Ski Tourers. A Unique And Softer Heel Spring Supports Easy Entry And Lowers The Din Range To 3-8. Besides That The Alpinist 8 Is Identical To The 10 And 12 Models. It Also Offers Active Length Compensation During Ski Flex And An Impressive Power Transfer Downhill Due To A 38 Mm Drill Pattern. The Carbon-Reinforced Toe Provides Great Stiffness And Comes With Anti-Ice Pads And Integrated Elastomers For Easy Stepping In. The Heel Features A Climbing Aid With 0°, 5° And 9° Angle And Allows Super Convenient Switching Between Hike And Ride Mode. Very Practical: Alpinist Allows A +/- 7,5 Mm Heel Adjustment To Suit Various Sole/Boot LengthsSpecifications:- Din/Iso Range: 3.0 - 8.0- Recom. Skier’s Weight: Max. 110 Kg- Stand Height W/O Ski: 13 Mm- Toe System: Isi Toe- Step-In Heel: Alpinist Heel- Weight Without Brake: 270 G 360 G (With Optional Brake)- Brake Width: 90mm- Boot Type: Touring Boots- Walking Modes: 0°, 5°, 9°- Heel Adjustment Range: 15 MmTechnology:Alpinist Heel: - Alpinist Heel With Adjustable Lateral Release With Different Din Options And 15mm Of Heel Adjustment Range (+-7,5mm). Offers Three Walking Modes Thanks To The Hot Forged Aluminium Climbing Aid. The Fast Shift Mode Enables Quick Shifting Between Neutral And Highest Walking Mode. The Active Length Compensation In The Heel Allows Consistent Power Transmission And Release Performance, Even When The Ski Is Flexed.Climbing Aids Alpinist: - Neutral Walking Mode And Two Climbing Aids Offering 5° And 9°. The Fast Shift Mode Enables Quick Shifting Between 0° And 9° Without The Need To Rotate The Heel.Alpinist Brake / Long Travel Brake: - Optional Brake For Marker Alpinist. Improved Usability On Both BrakesActive Length Compensation: - Active Length Compensation In The Heel Allowing The Heel To Move Back Up To 4 Mm When The Ski Is Flexed.Isi Toe: - Rubber Stop Pad: Boot Tip Is Aligned/Stopped When Stepping In.- Wider Step-In Platform: Enlarged Contact Area For Boot Sole When Stepping In.- Easier Step-In: Toe Piece Snaps/Clicks Into The Boot With A Lot Less Force Required.