Hagan Alpine Ski Touring Binding Spec Comparison

Here is a quick comparison and contrast of the full line of Hagan backcountry ski touring bindings.

Click here for a discussion of the distinguishing and differentiating features of the Core 12 EVO, Boost 12, Pin Up 8 and 10, and Pure 8 and 10 bindings.

The Essentials:

  • Pure 8 and Pure 10 - lightest and cheapest.
  • Pin Up 8 and 10 EVO - brake system is easier and you can't forget to release them for the descent.
  • Core 12 Pro EVO - higher release range and fancier toes than the Pin Ups.
  • Boost 12 - easiest operation of all and brakes always release, even while climbing and in transitions.

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  • Ultra World Cup - specialty super light race and light touring binding.
  • Grom 5 - specialty kid's binding. Low cost, easy to use.
  • X-Trace Pivot - specialty universal nordic backcountry binding.

Core 12 EVO Boost 12 Pin Up 8/10 EVO Pure 8/10 Grom 5 Ultra World Cup
Release 5-12 5-12 5-12 3-8/5-10 1.5-5 ~9
Climbing Positions 3: Flat, 48, 68 mm 5: Flat, 45.5, 48, 62, 67 mm 3: Flat, 54, 68 mm 3: flat, 41.5, 55 mm Flat, 41.5 with optional riser 1: 32 mm
Toe-Heel Drop in Ski Mode 12 mm 12 mm 12 mm 11 mm 12 mm 0 mm
Weight (grams) 360 380 303 286 290 110
Brake Position Heel Toe Heel Heel Heel None
Brakes Included Included Included Included Included Optional Race Brake
Brake Widths 75, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 75, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 75, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 75, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 75, 86, 91, 97, 102 70
Removable Brakes ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Available
Easy Entry ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Independent Heel Vertical and Horizontal Retention ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Elastic Response System 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm
Adjustment Length 25 mm 25 mm 20 mm 20 mm 50 mm 30mm with optional adjustment plate
Crampon Mounts Integrated Integrated Included, removable Included, removable Integrated Optional
Crampon Widths 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 70, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 70, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 70, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120 70, 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 120
Freeride Spacer Compatible ✔️
AL13
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AL09
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AL13
Optional Safety Leash Attachment Toe Toe Toe Toe Toe Toe
Toe Mounting Pattern 45 x 44 35/45 x 35 30 x 27 30 x 27 35/45 x 35 30 x 27
Heel Mounting Pattern 45 x 60 45 x 60 45(fr)/30(r) x 60 45(fr)/30(r) x 60 45(fr)/30(r) x 88 25 x 34