Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Ski Bindings · 2023
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Ideal for resort skiers looking to go out of bounds or enjoy some uphill travel. Here Salomon delivers top downhill performance with great and easy uphill mode. This is a fully certified downhill binding as good as you will find on any set of skis, yet you can easily transition to use it uphill or for touring purposes.
- Outstanding uphill and downhill performance
- Great for anyone with a DIN setting over 7
- Skiers north of 180 lbs that often need a 13 DIN binding
- There are lighter touring bindings, but not with the same downhill capability
The Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Ski Bindings are the perfect choice for skiers who want to take their freeride capabilities to the next level. These bindings combine the touring efficiency of a pin (low-tech) binding with the performance of an alpine freeride binding, making them a truly compromise-free option. With these bindings, you can push your skiing and explore new boundaries on the mountain.
Key Features:
- Revolutionary Design: Game-changer in ski binding design. It offers unprecedented versatility and performance, making it ideal for skiers who demand nothing but the best.
- Touring Efficiency: Thanks to its low-tech pin design, this binding is incredibly efficient when touring uphill. You'll be able to conserve energy and enjoy longer tours without feeling weighed down.
- Alpine Performance: When it's time to descend, these bindings offer exceptional power transfer and control. You'll be able to carve turns with precision and confidence, even in challenging terrain.
- Multi-Norm Certified (MNC): Compatible with all boot sole norms - DIN, Touring and Walk To Ride (WTR) - without requiring any adjustment whatsoever.
- Lightweight Construction: Despite its advanced features and capabilities, this binding is surprisingly lightweight. You won't feel weighed down or fatigued during long days on the mountain.
Ideal for resort skiers looking to go out of bounds or enjoy some uphill travel. Here Salomon delivers top downhill performance with great and easy uphill mode. This is a fully certified downhill binding as good as you will find on any set of skis, yet you can easily transition to use it uphill or for touring purposes.
- Outstanding uphill and downhill performance
- Great for anyone with a DIN setting over 7
- Skiers north of 180 lbs that often need a 13 DIN binding
- There are lighter touring bindings, but not with the same downhill capability
My girlfriend and I recently tried out the Salmon Shift MNC 13 bindings on her Elan Ripsticks 102 skis and we were both really impressed with their performance. The power transfer was excellent, allowing her to really lean into her turns and feel confident on the mountain.
One of the standout features of these bindings was their ability to handle steep, icy slopes with ease. Typically, touring bindings can struggle in these conditions, but the Shift MNC 13s held their own and provided a stable and secure ride.
We did take them skinning a few times and while they aren't the lightest bindings out there, they were still easy to switch in and out of, and my girlfriend enjoyed how they performed both uphill and downhill.
Overall, we would highly recommend these bindings to anyone looking for a versatile and powerful option for their skis. Pairing them with a stiffer boot like the Dynafit Radical Pro would be a great choice for both in-bounds and out-of-bounds riding.
- the best hybrid binding for the resort skier that is backcountry curious
- feels like an alpine binding in bounds
- fits with a wide range of boots
- not the lightest touring option
Look, does the Salomon shift have issues? yes. Does the Salomon shift have the best performance to $ ratio? absolutely yes. When this Binding hit the market in 2018, it changed the game for in bound skiers that wanted to adventure away from the resort. Not long after, issues started to arise, mostly with the AFD plate (anti friction device); this allows your toe to easily slide out of the binding on either side during a crash. The AFD in the Salomon shift also provides the upward pressure that keeps your toe securely in place while skiing, this became an issue because over time the mechanism that held that upward pressure would wear out, allowing for unexpected prerelease. 4 years later and this problem has mostly been solved, but can still happen under heavy use. I would not recommend if you plan on daily driving this binding, however if your only skiing 10-15 times a year and do some moderate touring these are a great cost effective option.
- 50/50 backcountry-inbounds skiing
- Ease of use
- Price
- Durability
- Pre-release
- AFD plate issues
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