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Plum Guide 7 Alpine Touring Binding
Features
- 3.5 to 7 vertical and lateral release
- 345 g per binding
- Single-piece 7075 aluminum toe and heel
- Three heel positions
- 30 mm length adjustment
- Integrated crampon slot, ski leashes included
Description
The Plum Guide 7 is a 345 g pin touring binding for lighter skiers, with release adjustable from 3.5 to 7, three heel positions and single-piece aluminum construction.
Plum Guide 7 Alpine Touring Binding
The Plum Guide 7 Alpine Touring Binding is a pin touring binding for lighter skiers who want the proven Plum Guide with release that starts low. Vertical and lateral release adjust from 3.5 to 7, and the toe and heel are each machined from a single piece of 7075 aluminum with Plum's easy step-in toe. At 345 g per binding, with three heel positions, 30 mm of length adjustment and an integrated crampon slot, the Guide 7 suits touring, ski mountaineering and skiers from 35 to 70 kg.
Is This the Right Binding for You?
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Why We Like It
- Release adjusts from 3.5 to 7, vertical and lateral, a range built for lighter skiers that many pin bindings start above.
- The toe and heel are each machined from one piece of 7075 aluminum, which leaves few moving parts to wear.
- Plum's easy step-in toe places the pins close to the boot for quick entry.
- The integrated crampon slot takes Plum crampons, and ski leashes come in the box.
Best Uses
- Ski touring
- Ski mountaineering
- Lighter skiers from 35 to 70 kg
- Long days where durability matters
- Skiers moving into their first pin binding
Mounting and Setup Advice
A shop should set vertical and lateral release for your weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type, then test both after mounting. The heel gives 30 mm of length adjustment. The Guide 7 has no brake and comes with ski leashes.
The binding needs a boot with certified tech inserts. Bring your boots in so we can check the inserts and set the release.
Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand
Fit and Setup
- Release Value
- 3.5 to 7 vertical and lateral
- Weight
- 345 g per binding
- Brake
- None; ski leashes included
- Heel Positions
- Three
- Length Adjustment
- 30 mm
- Skier Weight
- 35 to 70 kg
Construction and Compatibility
- Toe
- Single-piece 7075 aluminum, easy step-in
- Heel
- Single-piece 7075 aluminum, rotating heel
- Crampon
- Integrated slot for Plum crampons
- Boot Compatibility
- Pin/tech binding. Works with boots that have certified tech (pin) inserts, typically ISO 9523 (Touring) soles. Boots without tech inserts, including ISO 5355 (Alpine) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) boots without inserts, are not compatible.
- Recommended Use
- Ski touring and ski mountaineering
Compare the Plum Guide 7
Guide 7 vs. Marker Alpinist 8 Alpine Touring Binding
The Marker Alpinist 8 Alpine Touring Binding weighs 270 g per binding without brake, with lateral release from 3 to 8 and vertical fixed at 6. The Guide 7 adjusts both directions.
Shop Marker Alpinist 8 Alpine Touring BindingGuide 7 vs. Plum Race 170 Ski Mountaineering Skimo Race Binding
The Plum Race 170 Ski Mountaineering Skimo Race Binding is lighter at 170 g per binding, with fixed release at 8 and one climbing position.
Shop Plum Race 170 Ski Mountaineering Skimo Race BindingGuide 7 vs. Dynafit Speed Turn 2.0 Alpine Touring Binding
The Dynafit Speed Turn 2.0 Alpine Touring Binding releases from 4 to 10 with no brake. Choose the Guide 7 if your release value sits below 4.
Shop Dynafit Speed Turn 2.0 Alpine Touring BindingCommon Questions
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Our Verdict
The Plum Guide 7 is a 345 g pin touring binding for lighter skiers, with release adjustable from 3.5 to 7, three heel positions and single-piece aluminum construction.