Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride Plum 100mm
Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride Plum No Brake
Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride Plum 100mm
Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride Plum No Brake

Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding

$867.00
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Size
Features

  • 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral release
  • 550 g per binding with brakes
  • Wide mounting pattern
  • Integrated stomp pad
  • 35 mm length adjustment
Description

The Plum Summit 12 is a 550 g pin touring binding with 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral release, built for freeride touring and resort and backcountry crossover.
Tech Specs
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freeride pin touring binding

Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding

The Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding is a freeride pin touring binding for strong freeride tourers. Lateral and vertical release adjust from 5.5 to 12, and a wide mounting pattern with an integrated stomp pad drives bigger skis. At 550 g per binding with brakes, the Summit 12 suits freeride touring, resort and backcountry crossover and wide touring skis.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Binding for You?

Best For
Strong freeride tourers who want a 550 g pin binding with 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral release.
Consider Another Binding If
You need a different release range, want a binding built for heavier freeride use, or ski boots without tech inserts.

CCBB Binding Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
3/5
550 g per binding with brakes
Descent Security
4/5
5.5 to 12 both directions
Transition Speed
4/5
Pole-flipped risers
Serviceability
4/5
35 mm length range

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

CCBB Binding Profile

Release Range5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral
Brake WidthIncluded
Riser HeightsFlat plus two
Boot CompatibilityBoots with certified tech inserts
Adjustability35 mm length range

Why We Like It

  • Release adjusts from 5.5 to 12 in both directions.
  • A wide mounting pattern spreads load into wide freeride skis.
  • An integrated stomp pad under the boot heel supports landings.
  • The heel plate gives 35 mm of length adjustment, and three riser positions flip with a pole.

Best Uses

  • Freeride touring
  • Resort and backcountry crossover
  • Wide touring skis
  • Big descents

Mounting and Setup Advice

A shop should set release from 5.5 to 12 for your weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type and test it after mounting.

The brake is part of the heel baseplate. The binding needs boots with certified tech inserts.

Mounting and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB staff.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Setup

Release Value
5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral
Weight
550 g per binding, with brakes
Brake
Included
Length Adjustment
35 mm
Climbing Aids
Flat plus two risers

Construction and Compatibility

Toe
Pin toe on a wide mounting pattern
Heel
Heel with integrated brake and stomp pad
Materials
7075 aluminum, steel, POM
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.

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Common Questions

Who should buy the Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding?
The Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding suits strong freeride tourers. It weighs 550 g per binding with brakes and has 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral release.
What boots work with the Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding?
The Summit 12 is a pin/tech binding and 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.
Does the Summit come with brakes?
Yes. The brake is built into the heel baseplate.
How much length adjustment does the Summit have?
35 mm at the heel plate.
What is the release on the Summit 12?
Lateral and vertical release both adjust from 5.5 to 12.
How much does the Summit 12 weigh?
550 g per binding, with brakes.

Our Verdict

The Plum Summit 12 Alpine Touring Binding brings freeride hold to a pin binding: release from 5.5 to 12 in both directions, a wide mounting pattern and a built-in brake, at 550 g per binding. Skiers who need a different release range should look elsewhere in our lineup; strong freeride tourers should start here.

The Plum Summit 12 is a 550 g pin touring binding with 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral release, built for freeride touring and resort and backcountry crossover.