Plum R170 Over the past 15 years or so, Plum has solidified itself as the binding maker of choice for Chamonix steep skiers. Made in the Haute-Savoie, Plum has deep roots in the Chamonix valley and has earned the trust of many of the folks doing cutting edge skiing in the Alps. With an athlete…
First Look: Plum R170 Binding
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I mounted a pair of R170s last season and they were simple, no frills bindings. Coming from the Salomon MTN Bindings, the toes took less force to release when crashing but no pre-releases. One issue I had was that the two screws securing the adjustable heel plate became loose, once while skiing and another skinning uphill. I’m hoping that applying loctite will prevent unexpected loosening and now I always bring the right torx bit with me for adjustments. Turning the heel from flat to ski mode 180 degrees is also tough to do by hand. For only an additional 30 grams (if you already have the crampon attachment mounted to the R170 which adds 20 grams) the Plum Oazo’s bigger heel makes grabbing the heel much easier. This is something to consider if you find yourself switching from a true flat mode to uphill risers frequently.
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