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Review: Plum R-170

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Gavin Hess

Red and reliable: Plum's R170.

Red and reliable: Plum's R170.

At long last, we are finally ready, or compelled, to wrap up our long-term review of the Plum R170. With such a simple and long-available binding, a short-term review didn’t seem like a worthwhile addition to the already available information. Instead, I’ve bumped a set of R170s between a set of 4FRNT Hojis and Dynastar…

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  1. Ethan Ayer

    The only issue I had with the R170 is the stiffness of the heel. It was very difficult to turn at times with a gloved hand for someone prioritizes efficiency. I swapped my R170 heel for an Oazo where the increased in mass makes turning the heel that much easier. At 220g vs 160g, it was worth the weight penalty for the reliability. Otherwise, I agree with everything in the review and have Plum Oazos across my quiver.

  2. Greg

    I’ve been skiing the R150 with a Kreuzspitze k18 heel plate for about 6 years now and the bindings have held up phenomenally well. A close set up to the r170. They’re usually on a pair of backland 107’s and ski super well. Good to know about the slight upgrade to the S170 as my r150 heels are showing a bit of wear after a million vert.

    1. Jason Albert

      Greg, curious, I have two pair of R170s. Solid performers. I have heard from folks the heels are tough to rotate. My heel units are not difficult to rotate. I am curious what your experience has been. Thanks.

      1. Greg

        Super hard to rotate although they’ve gotta better just in time for me to replace them! I pretty much need Kinco leather gloves or equivalent to get them to spin if I want my hands to be operable for the remainder of the day.

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