CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride CAST 95
CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride CAST
CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride CAST
CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride CAST
CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride CAST

CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding

$1,220.00
Size
Features

  • Look Pivot 18, 8 to 18 vertical and lateral release
  • Swappable alpine toe and tech toe
  • 1,340 g per binding skiing, 1,000 g touring
  • 45 mm toe and 28 mm heel elastic travel
  • Standard and touring AFDs included
  • Climbing bails at 8 and 12 degrees
Description

The CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 pairs a Look Pivot 18 alpine toe and an 8 to 18 release with a swappable tech toe that tours at 1,000 g per binding on the ski.
Tech Specs
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Freeride Hybrid Touring Binding

CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding

The CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding is a hybrid touring binding for heavy and hard-charging freeride skiers who need the highest release range on the descent and still want to skin to their lines. A Look Pivot 18 in CAST configuration skis with an 8 to 18 release, an all-metal toe with 45 mm of elastic travel and a turntable heel, and the alpine toe swaps for a light tech toe at the top of the climb. With 1,000 g per binding on the ski for touring and 1,340 g for skiing, plus climbing bails at 8 and 12 degrees, the Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 suits big-mountain freeride, cliff-heavy lines and sidecountry laps.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Binding for You?

Best For
Heavy and aggressive freeride skiers who need an 8 to 18 release on the descent and a swappable tech toe to tour.
Consider Another Binding If
Your release value sits below 8, you tour long days where weight matters, or you want faster transitions without swapping toes.

CCBB Binding Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
2/5
1,000 g per binding on the ski while touring
Descent Security
5/5
8 to 18 release, 45 mm toe travel
Transition Speed
2/5
Toe pieces swap at every transition
Serviceability
4/5
Look Pivot toe and heel, all-metal toe

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

CCBB Binding Profile

Release Range8 to 18 vertical and lateral, alpine toe
Brake Width95, 105 or 115 mm
Riser HeightsFlat, 8 and 12 degrees
Crampon CompatibleYes, Dynafit-style crampons
Boot CompatibilityAlpine, GripWalk and touring soles; tech toe needs inserts

Why We Like It

  • The descent runs on a Look Pivot 18, with an 8 to 18 release, 45 mm of toe travel and 28 mm of heel elasticity for heavy landings.
  • The alpine toe lifts off its base plate and the tech toe slides on for the climb, cutting the weight on the ski to 1,000 g per binding.
  • The kit includes a standard AFD for alpine and GripWalk soles and a second AFD for fully rockered touring soles.
  • A brake lock and climbing bails at 8 and 12 degrees handle the skin track.

Best Uses

  • Big-mountain freeride
  • Cliffs and high-consequence lines
  • Heavy and aggressive skiers
  • Sidecountry and short tours
  • One alpine binding for resort and backcountry

Mounting and Setup Advice

Choose the brake equal to or up to 15 mm wider than the ski waist: 95, 105 or 115 mm. A shop should set the 8 to 18 release for your weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type. If your release value sits below 8, the Freetour 2.0 Pivot 15 covers 6 to 15.

Set the AFD to your sole: the standard plate for alpine and GripWalk boots, the touring plate for fully rockered touring soles. The tech toe needs certified tech toe inserts. Bring your boots in so we can fit the AFD and set the release.

Mounting and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB staff.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Setup

Release Value
8 to 18 vertical and lateral, alpine toe installed
Weight
1,340 g per binding with alpine toe; 1,000 g with tech toe
Brake Widths
95, 105, 115 mm
Elastic Travel
45 mm toe, 28 mm heel
Climbing Aids
Flat, 8 and 12 degrees

Construction and Compatibility

Alpine Toe
Look Pivot 18 all-metal toe, 180 degree multi-directional release
Tech Toe
Machined aluminum, swaps onto the toe plate
Heel
Look Pivot turntable heel with brake lock and climbing bails
AFD
Standard plate for alpine and GripWalk soles; touring plate for touring soles
Boot Compatibility
Hybrid binding with interchangeable toes. With the alpine toe, works with ISO 5355 (Alpine) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) soles on the standard AFD and ISO 9523 (Touring) soles on the included touring AFD. The tech toe used for touring needs boots with certified tech (pin) toe inserts. Telemark and NTN boots are not compatible.
Recommended Use
Big-mountain freeride touring

Compare the CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18

Pivot 18 vs. Cast Touring System Freetour 2.0 Pivot 15

The Cast Touring System Freetour 2.0 Pivot 15 is the same system on a Look Pivot 15, with a 6 to 15 release. Choose by the release value a shop sets for you.

Shop Cast Touring System Freetour 2.0 Pivot 15

Pivot 18 vs. Marker Baron EPF 13 Alpine Touring Binding

The Marker Baron EPF 13 Alpine Touring Binding is a frame binding with a 4 to 13 release at 1,390 g per binding. The Freetour tours with a free heel and reaches 18.

Shop Marker Baron EPF 13 Alpine Touring Binding

Pivot 18 vs. Salomon S/Lab Shift² 13 MNC Touring Binding

The Salomon S/Lab Shift² 13 MNC Touring Binding converts from pin to alpine toe without removing parts, which is faster at transitions but tops out at 13.

Shop Salomon S/Lab Shift² 13 MNC Touring Binding

Common Questions

Who should buy the CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding?
The CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding suits heavy and hard-charging freeride skiers who need an 8 to 18 release and still want to skin to their lines, touring at 1,000 g per binding on the ski.
What boots work with the CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding?
With the alpine toe installed, the CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 takes ISO 5355 (Alpine) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) soles on the standard AFD and ISO 9523 (Touring) soles on the included touring AFD. The tech toe used for touring needs a boot with certified tech (pin) toe inserts. Telemark and NTN boots are not compatible.
How is the Pivot 18 version different from the Pivot 15?
The Pivot 18 version uses a Look Pivot 18 with an 8 to 18 release; the Pivot 15 version uses a 6 to 15 release. The CAST hardware, tech toe and weights are the same.
How do you switch between touring and skiing?
Swap the toe pieces. The alpine toe lifts off the base plate and the tech toe takes its place for the climb, then the alpine toe goes back on for the descent. Clear snow from the plate and confirm the toe is locked before skiing.
What brake size do I need?
Choose a brake equal to or up to 15 mm wider than the ski waist: 95, 105 or 115 mm.
How much does the Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 weigh?
1,340 g per binding with the alpine toe and 1,000 g per binding with the tech toe installed.

Our Verdict

The CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18 Touring Binding puts a full Look Pivot 18 on a touring ski, with an 8 to 18 release, 45 mm of toe travel and a turntable heel, and a tech toe that drops the weight on the ski to 1,000 g per binding for the climb. Toe swaps slow transitions. Skiers who release below 8 should look at the Pivot 15 version; heavy freeriders who skin to big lines should start here.