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A new binding for 2026, the ATK V-Crest 10 is designed as an entry-level binding that shares all the features of the excellent Crest 10 bindings except for the baseplate of the toe unit, which is made of composite material rather than aluminium to save costs. These bindings will supply more than enough performance for debutant ski tourers and for lighter experience skiers.
The heel unit has ATK's excellent Cam Release System with individual cammed release pins giving superbly stable downhill performance and precise vertical release. Both vertical and horizontal release are adjustable with a release range of 5-10. 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 V-Crest comes with ski brakes and these are available in a choice of 4 widths from 86-102 mm. The heel unit offers 4 positions in walk mode: flat, + 29.5 mm, +44 mm and +55 mm. (defining these in terms of height makes more sense than angle, which depends upon boot length.)
The 2026 V-Crest 10 has the AP ski brake system as standard, which 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. With the V-Crest 10 ATK have produced an excellent entry-level binding with many features found on their more expensive models. Great value for money.
See our TABLE ATK 2026 Binding Specifications for a technical comparison of all ATK 2026 bindings.
Toe unit: Classic ATK design, using 7075 aluminum, stainless steel, and POM plastic. 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.
Binding Type: Efficient category insert bindings. Colour: Black Ski Brake Width: 86-91-97-102 mm Vertical Release: 4-10 Lateral Release: 4-10 Heel Unit Flex Compensation: 10 mm Boot Sole Adjustment Range: 20 mm Weight per ski: 280 g Weight per pair: 560 g Colour: Black