Dual WTR – Compatible with traditional Alpine and “WTR” Rocker Soles (ISO 9462), DUAL WTR bindings are the only Dual Standard binding to offer quick, easy boot type selection between standards while retaining a consistent, natural ramp angle.

What is GW for ski bindings?

GripWalk
Ski boots now feature different types of soles, including traditional alpine, GripWalk (GW), and Alpine Touring (AT). Each type of sole corresponds with a specific International Standards Organization (ISO) norm that ski bindings need to meet in order to work with each specific type of boot sole.

What is an MNC binding?

MNC (Multi Norm Compatible) Bindings These bindings are designed with a sliding “AFD” (Anti-Friction Device—it helps with lateral release), and they have a large range of adjustment in toe height to facilitate consistent release when using grippy rubber, rocker-soled boots.

Are Griffon bindings good?

Marker Griffons have always been a solid choice. Lightweight, strong, and durable – they’re the only binding on the market that features a perpendicular toe spring and vertical heel spring that deliver precise power to the ski. The short mount platform allows extra flex underfoot to help me get the most out of the ski.

Is GripWalk compatible with WTR?

WTR (Walk to Ride) Soles As of 2019, the ski industry has adoped GripWalk as the standard for “Improved Walking” soles on both hybrid and alpine boots, and WTR is being phased out. Standard alpine ISO 5355 bindings or Alpine/GripWalk bindings are not WTR-compatible.

Can you remove GripWalk?

GripWalk is the most prolific and widespread category for walkable ski boots and ski bindings. If a customer wants to go back to using standard soles, the GripWalk sticker/print must be removed from the boot and the conversion to standard soles must be performed by an authorized dealer.

What does WTR mean on ski bindings?

WTR (Walk to Ride) Bindings. WTR-designated bindings typically work with all traditional alpine boots (ISO 5355) and all WTR boots. Some WTR alpine bindings, specifically the Marker Lord and the newest version of the Salomon Warden MNC (see below) are designed to work with all three standards, including ISO 9523.

Are your bindings compatible with WTR boots?

Standard alpine ISO 5355 bindings or Alpine/GripWalk bindings are not WTR-compatible. True alpine competition boots, designed for high level athletes, often come with very thick soles that do not meet ISO 5355 standards.

What is the difference between 9523 boots and WTR boots?

WTR boots are less rockered than a typical 9523 sole, have hard plastic pieces at binding interfaces, and are intended to work with specially designed ski bindings that also bear the WTR moniker. WTR boots are typically close in design to traditional alpine boots, though they can also have tech inserts.

Can I ski rocker-soled at Boots in traditional alpine bindings?

Despite all of the ski patrollers and others you might see in the tram line who ski rocker-soled AT boots (ISO 9523) in traditional alpine bindings, this combination is not designed to have a reliable interface and safe release. WTR-designated bindings typically work with all traditional alpine boots (ISO 5355) and all WTR boots.