The Shift is essentially two bindings in one. A tech binding for the uphill and a full DIN binding for the downhill. This is one of the most popular alpine touring bindings we carry. It's great at both aspects; up and downhill skiing. It can be skied in the resort while also being more than capable on touring days.
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The Shift2 is the best bindings for skiers who want to ski the resort and also tour but just use one set of skis to do both.
Maybe you haven't been able to get a Shift in the past because you weren't heavy enough, yes, the weight of the skier is a factor, and that's why Salomon made the Shift 10. The Salomon Shift 10 is a great option for skiers under 140 pounds or less aggressive skiers in general. The performance of the binding is still there it just has a lower-duty spring in the toe and heel. Having 'less' spring only affects the DIN setting, power transmission is equal between Shift 10 and Shift 13. The Shift2 offers a more user-friendly experience with improved durability in the binding and a less finicky AFD adjustment on the toe. The Shift2 is the best binding for lighter-weight skiers who want a binding that is just as comfortable lapping groomers as it is skinning technical lines in the backcountry.
*Not compatible with boots that DO NOT have full toe and heel lugs: i.e Atomic Backlands, Arc'teryx Procline, Dynafit Hoji, Salomon X-Alp...are a few to name.
The Shift2 10 is an alpine touring binding for lighter-weight skiers who don't need a huge DIN range. It performs well in resort settings and feels almost the same as a downhill binding but it's lightweight construction and smooth walk function take this binding to a new level.