ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Ski Mountaineering ATK
ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Ski Mountaineering ATK
ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Ski Mountaineering ATK
ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Ski Mountaineering ATK

ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding

$864.00
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Size
1 in stock
Features

  • 250 g per binding
  • Lateral release adjustable from 6 to 12, vertical fixed
  • Race-inspired brake engages with the first heel flap
  • Brakes in 80, 86, 91 and 97 mm
  • 30 mm length adjustment
  • Speed toe with Snowpack Proof System
Description

The ATK Timepacer 12 is a 250 g pin touring binding with a brake that engages from the heel flap, lateral release adjustable from 6 to 12 and 30 mm of length adjustment.
Tech Specs
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Fitness Touring Pin Binding with Brake

ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding

The ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding is a light pin binding with a brake for fitness tourers, skimo racers in training and summer athletes who skin uphill for cross-training. Lateral release adjusts from 6 to 12 at the rotating heel while vertical release is fixed, and a race-inspired brake engages when you flip the first heel flap for the descent. At 250 g per binding, with two climbing heights, 30 mm of length adjustment on a T-shaped heel plate and brakes from 80 to 97 mm, the Timepacer 12 suits resort uphill laps, fitness touring and training days.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Binding for You?

Best For
Fitness tourers and racers in training who want a 250 g pin binding with a brake and lateral release adjustable from 6 to 12.
Consider Another Binding If
You want adjustable vertical release, a binding for skis wider than 97 mm, or ski boots without tech inserts.

CCBB Binding Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
5/5
250 g per binding, two climbing heights
Descent Security
3/5
6 to 12 lateral, vertical fixed
Transition Speed
5/5
Brake engages with the first heel flap
Serviceability
4/5
30 mm length adjustment, four brake widths

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Binding Profile

Release Range6 to 12 lateral, vertical fixed
Brake Width80, 86, 91 or 97 mm
Riser HeightsTwo climbing heights
Boot CompatibilityTech-insert boots on ATK's list
Adjustability30 mm length adjustment

Why We Like It

  • The race-inspired brake engages and disengages as you flip the first heel flap, so the transition from climb to descent is one motion.
  • Lateral release adjusts from 6 to 12 at the rotating heel, enough range for most fitness tourers and racers.
  • The Speed toe uses a hybrid hole pattern, narrow at the front and wide at the rear, for better power transmission, and the Snowpack Proof System keeps ice out of the toe lock.
  • A T-shaped heel plate adds 30 mm of length adjustment and spreads the load into the ski.

Best Uses

  • Resort uphill laps
  • Fitness touring
  • Skimo race training
  • Summer athletes cross-training on snow
  • Skis from 76 to 97 mm underfoot

Mounting and Setup Advice

Choose the brake equal to or up to 15 mm wider than the ski waist: 80, 86, 91 or 97 mm. ATK matches the Timepacer 12 to skis 76 to 97 mm wide and 650 to 1,300 g, for skiers from 60 to 105 kg. A shop should set lateral release for your weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type and confirm the fixed vertical release suits you.

ATK requires tech inserts at the toe and heel in good condition and a boot model on its compatibility list for this binding, plus two checks at mounting: in climbing mode the boot must pivot at least 80 degrees on the toe pins before touching the toe piece, and tilted forward it must rest on the toe jaws, not the front lever. The binding needs a boot with certified tech inserts. Bring your boots in so we can check the inserts and set the heel on its plate.

Mounting and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB staff.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Setup

Release Value
6 to 12 lateral; vertical fixed
Weight
250 g per binding
Brake Widths
80, 86, 91, 97 mm
Length Adjustment
30 mm
Climbing Aids
Two heights
Skier Weight
60 to 105 kg

Construction and Compatibility

Toe
Speed toe with hybrid hole pattern, Snowpack Proof System
Heel
Rotating heel with race-inspired brake
Heel Plate
T-shaped, 30 mm adjustment
Materials
7075 aluminum, POM, stainless steel
Boot Compatibility
Pin/tech binding. Works with boots that have certified tech (pin) inserts at the toe and heel, in good condition, and that ATK lists as compatible with this binding. ATK lists many freeride touring boots as not compatible, including Scarpa Maestrale, 4-Quattro and F1 SE, Tecnica Zero G Tour and Cochise, Atomic Backland XTD and Hawx XTD, Dynafit Hoji, Radical and Seven Summits, and Salomon Shift. Boots without tech inserts are not compatible.
Recommended Use
Fitness touring and uphill laps

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Common Questions

Who should buy the ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding?
The ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding suits fitness tourers, racers in training and summer athletes who want a 250 g pin binding with a brake and lateral release adjustable from 6 to 12.
What boots work with the ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding?
The ATK Timepacer 12 is a pin/tech binding and works with boots that have certified tech (pin) inserts at the toe and heel, in good condition, and that ATK lists as compatible with this binding. ATK lists many freeride touring boots as not compatible, including Scarpa Maestrale, 4-Quattro and F1 SE, Tecnica Zero G Tour and Cochise, Atomic Backland XTD and Hawx XTD, Dynafit Hoji, Radical and Seven Summits, and Salomon Shift. Boots without tech inserts are not compatible.
What is the release on the Timepacer 12?
Lateral release adjusts from 6 to 12. Vertical release is fixed and not adjustable.
How does the brake work?
Flipping the first heel flap switches the binding between climbing and skiing and locks or releases the brake in the same motion.
How much does the Timepacer 12 weigh?
250 g per binding.
What brake width do I need?
Choose a brake equal to or up to 15 mm wider than the ski waist. The Timepacer 12 comes with 80, 86, 91 or 97 mm brakes.

Our Verdict

The ATK Timepacer 12 Touring Binding pairs a light Speed toe with a rotating heel that adjusts lateral release from 6 to 12 and a brake that works off the first heel flap, at 250 g per binding. Vertical release is fixed, which suits fitness touring more than freeride. Skiers who want adjustable vertical release should look at a heavier touring binding; skiers who lap the resort uphill and want a brake should start here.

The ATK Timepacer 12 is a 250 g pin touring binding with a brake that engages from the heel flap, lateral release adjustable from 6 to 12 and 30 mm of length adjustment.