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Plum Guide Alpine Touring Binding
Features
- 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral release
- 345 g per binding
- Machined 7075 aluminum toe and heel
- Three heel positions
- 30 mm length adjustment
- Integrated crampon slot
Description
The Plum Guide is a 345 g pin touring binding with vertical and lateral release from 5.5 to 12, three heel positions and 30 mm of length adjustment, made in France.
Plum Guide Alpine Touring Binding
The Plum Guide Alpine Touring Binding is Plum's proven pin binding for touring skiers who want adjustable release up to 12 in a simple, durable package. Vertical and lateral release both adjust from 5.5 to 12, and the toe and heel are machined from 7075 aluminum with Plum's easy step-in toe. At 345 g per binding, with three heel positions set with a pole, 30 mm of length adjustment and an integrated crampon slot, the Guide suits everyday touring, ski mountaineering and freeride tours.
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Why We Like It
- Release adjusts from 5.5 to 12, vertical and lateral, covering most touring skiers.
- Toe and heel are machined from 7075 aluminum with few moving parts.
- Plum's easy step-in toe places the pins close to the boot for quick entry.
- Three heel positions set with a pole, and 30 mm of length adjustment fits several boot sizes.
Best Uses
- Everyday touring
- Ski mountaineering
- Freeride tours
- Skiers who share skis or change boots
- Long days where durability matters
Mounting and Setup Advice
A shop should set vertical and lateral release for your weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type and test both after mounting. The Guide has no brake; use a leash.
The binding needs 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
- 5.5 to 12 vertical and lateral
- Weight
- 345 g per binding
- Brake
- None, leash required
- Heel Positions
- Three
- Length Adjustment
- 30 mm
Construction and Compatibility
- Toe
- Machined 7075 aluminum, easy step-in
- Heel
- Machined 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
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Shop Dynafit ST Rotation 10 Alpine Touring BindingCommon Questions
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Our Verdict
The Plum Guide is a 345 g pin touring binding with vertical and lateral release from 5.5 to 12, three heel positions and 30 mm of length adjustment, made in France.