Early risers, couloir hunters, backcountry pursuers, your ideal binding has arrived. The new Black Diamond Helio 350 is a work of art. This pin binding is forged from aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, giving it uncompromising durability. But fear not, each binding weighs in at a mere 300g. Complete with 5-position heel risers, elastic forward pressure for power and responsiveness, and Black Diamond’s CAM Release System, arguably the easiest step in of any tech binding around. You’ll be hard pressed to find a perfect touring binding, but the Black Diamond Helio 350 is about as close as you can get.

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