Front 9

The Front 9 is a ski touring binding from ATK. 

The Front 9 is the lighter (320g) little sister of the famous Front 12. It has been designed for ski tourers looking for safety and performance both on the way up and on the way down. With this binding you can rely on lower release values (4-9) and soft springs for easier handling.

Like all ATK bindings, it was designed and manufactured in Italy. The Front 9, like the Front 12, uses quality materials such as aluminium, steel and POM alloys, which makes it possible to obtain, despite its lightness, a solid and reactive end product.

This binding performs well on both ascents and descents with its maximum DIN of 9. The binding also fits skis with a waist between 86mm and 108mm which covers a wide range of skis, and its 20mm adjustment plate also allows it to fit a wide range of boots. Moreover, the Front 9 integrates theElastic Response System, which allows for good skiing comfort, particularly in complicated snow. It does so by absorbing compressions, which brings it closer to a freetouring model!

Equipped with a ski-stop at the front, the Front 9 is oriented towards safety because in the event of a fall, whether on the way up or down, the ski-stop will be effective. This system has many other advantages, notably in the event of an avalanche, where you can easily detach from your skis, which prevents you from being injured by them, but also prevents them from dragging you down because the skis act as an anchor under the snow.

The Front 9 will appeal to ski tourers looking for performance on the way up and down but also responsiveness and safety. This is another wonderful discovery and a beautiful new product from the Italian brand ATK.