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For several seasons now the ATK Crest 10 has been our most popular "efficient " category binding. Designed to offer practical light weight touring ability at a very good price, the Crest 10 features many of the technnical innovations normally found on more expensive bindings For 2026 ATK have updated the toepiece of the Crest with a new symmetrical design as used on the new Timepacer and Haute Route 10 Plus bindings and the Crest 10 has the AP ski brake system as standard.
The toe piece has a long lever makes that gives step-in so easy. This “Easy Entry System” is very positive, so knowing that you are correctly in the bindings has never been easier. When it's time to remove the bindings, the front lever design has a depression for easy pole tip placement and rapid boot step-out.
The heel unit uses individual cammed release pins giving superbly stable downhill performance and precise vertical release. Both vertical and horizontal release are adjustable with a range of 5-10 and benefit from ATK's excellent Cam Release System. This stabilizes the heel pins and provides the torsional stiffness ATK bindings are reknowned for. The special cam profile is pressed against the heel pins by a pre-tensioned spring: during step in, or in the event of a fall the pins are forced to go through the cam profile which provides a precise resistance to pin release depending upon the release value set on the bindings. This mechanism provides the most stable downhill performance on the market with consistent reduction of boot torsion compared to any other tech heel unit design. It also provides the softest heel step in of any bindings.
The heel unit offers 20 mm of boot length adjustment (+/- 10 mm) and like most modern bindings the baseplate includes a sprung mechanism, the Elastic Response System, to absorb ski flex. The Crest comes with ski brakes and these are available in a choice of 4 widths from 86-102 mm. The plastic ends of the ski brakes are flared to offer a wider braking surface and ATK claim that these “Brake Caps” give 50% more braking power than traditional brakes. The heel unit offers 3 positions in walk mode: flat, +28 mm and +46 mm. (defining these in terms of height makes more sense than angle, which depends upon boot length.)
The 2026 Crest 10 has the AP ski brake system as standard (available only on the Crest 10 AP last year). The AP brake system really couldn't be easier to use. Simple press down on the brake plate and rotate the heel unit to block the ski brake. Activated in one simple movement, the AP Brake System guarantees safe and reliable transitions between walk and ski modes, improving the functionality of the bindings
Since starting in 2006, ATK have been 100% dedicated to developing and manufacturing ski touring bindings. By focusing on their core expertise ATK have become the market leader in AT bindings, with an excellent choice of models for all touring categories. With full release and adjustability, automatic ski brakes and weighing only 590 g a pair, the 2026 Crest 10 is an excellent fully featured lightweight binding and bound to be in demand this winter.
See our TABLE ATK 2026 Binding Specifications for a technical comparison of all ATK 2026 bindings.
EES Easy Entry System Toepiece design gives easy and confident step in action with all tech boots, even when boot soles are worn. Snowpack Proof The design of the toe piece prevents the formation of snow or ice accumulation under the toe mechanism, ensuring relieable release and annoying balling up even after numerous uphill / downhill transitions Elastic Response System The heel unit moves on a rail to absorb ski flex and provides more reliable release performance at all stages of the turn. This system safeguards the natural flex of the ski, reducing the pressure on the ski-binding-boot system an providing more reliable release in the event of a fall. Magneto Heel Flaps A simple yet ingenious magnet system provides stability to the heel unit and ease of use. Lightweight and comfortable to use. Cam Release System This mechanism inside the ATK heel units makes step-in easier and provides superior vertical release in the event of a fall. AP Brake System ATK's AP brake system really couldn't be easier to use. Simple press down on the brake plate and rotate the heel unit to block the ski brake. Activated in one simple movement, the AP Brake System guarantees safe and reliable transitions between walk and ski modes, improving the functionality of the bindings.
Colour: Red Binding Type: Insert "Efficient" AT binding. Release Range: Vertical: 4-10 Lateral: 4-10 Heel Elastic Travel: 12 mm Recommended Ski Width: 80-102 mm Recommended Ski Weight: 650-1500 g/ski Recommended skier weight: 50-85 kg Boot length adjustment: 20 mm Ski Brake Width: 86 mm, 91 mm, 97 mm, 102 mm Climbing Modes: Flat, +27, +46 mm Weight: 590 g / pair, 295 g / ski.