The ATK Crest 8 binding is targeted towards lighter weight skiers who are looking for high performance but don’t need a high setting.  The fully adjustable lateral and vertical release values can be set in a range from 3-8, perfect for kids, lighter weight shredders, or skiers protecting old injuries with wide safety margins. Adamant that skiers with lower release settings deserve the same functionality as their bigger brethren, ATK has included brakes, three riser options, and elastic heel travel in the Crest 8, as well as many of their other high-end technologies.  Examples of this are the Cam Release System and Easy Entry System that improve the safety and user experience of the binding. Most impressive, the ATK Crest 8 has stuffed all of these features into a binding that is less than 300 grams, meaning that you get all that performance without the weight.