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September 16, 2022 5 min read 1 Comment
Not sure of the differences between our eight bindings?! Here's a little help.
Let's start with the Boost 12 versus the Core 12 EVO – and the obvious!
The heel towers are identical but - very big but - the Boost 12 brakes aren't on the heels. They are on the toes!
They look a little strange. Weird even. Heel-mounted brakes being the standard, you know. So why depart from standard? Wouldn't you rather just go with the flow and blend in with the crowd. You wouldn't want to be unusual and stick out, would you? That would take a bit of open-mindedness and courage. Who has that? Even if there are advantages, big advantages, to going your own way.
Boost 12
Here are four big advantages of the Hagan Boost 12 brake system.
The Boost 12 bindings are about 10 grams heavier than the Core 12 EVO. But the convenience of retracting the brakes with a single pull of the toe lever, combined with eliminating the possibility of a ski taking off while climbing or transitioning, may be worth it. Weigh in your mind 10 grams versus loosing a $1000+ ski/binding and walking out!
There are also differences in the Boost 12 and Core 12 EVO toe pieces – other than the brakes, obviously. Most of those differences are the same as those between the Pure 8/10 and the Core 12 EVO toes.
Core 12 EVO
Pure 10
There are differences in both the heel and toe.
Heel:
If you think you may want to set the release below a DIN 5, then consider the Pure 8. The Pure 8 is identical to the Pure 10 but with a 3-8 DIN range.
Toe: The Core 12 EVO toe piece has a wider mounting plate, snow-block anti-icing system, easy entry toe guides and uphill retention adjustment.
The Pure 8/10 is about 90 grams lighter than the Core 12 EVO.
You have to decide whether the Core 12 EVO's automatic brakes, extra climbing heights, increased adjustment range and toe features are worth the extra weight. Personally, I prefer the Pure 8/10 despite those features of the Core 12 EVO. If you aren’t a weight weenie like me, you may prefer the Core 12 EVO.
Pin Up 10 EVO
Simple:
I don’t think one binding is necessarily better than the other. It depends on your usage, priorities and budget.
Hagan bindings are made by ATK in Italy. Until recently, we were the only brand to import ATK bindings into the U.S. Now Black Diamond distributes ATK bindings in the U.S.
You could buy from Black Diamond.
Why purchase a Hagan version of an ATK binding instead?
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Justin Barham
June 02, 2023
Can I use the AL11 to remove the brakes on the Pin Up Evo 10?
I feel like I’ll want brakes at some point so I’d like to have them. And I prefer the twist activated (Evo) over the button.
Thanks!