The ATK HY 11 Free is a boundary-pushing hybrid binding built for skiers who demand alpine confidence without giving up touring efficiency. Packed with advanced engineering and robust materials, it delivers powerful downhill control, natural uphill movement, and seamless transitions—while keeping weight impressively low for its category.

At the heart of the HY 11 Free is a refined approach to ski-walk mechanics. Transitions are fast and intuitive, requiring no add-on parts or manual reconfiguration. On the climb, the binding offers three distinct walking positions, including a unique -18 mm mode that drops the heel below toe level. This promotes a longer, more efficient stride on flats and rolling terrain, especially beneficial when touring in stiffer freeride boots with limited cuff articulation.

When it’s time to ski, the HY 11 Free sets itself apart with a flat ski stance. By eliminating the typical pin-binding ramp angle, it places the boot level on the ski for a more natural, alpine-like feel. Heel clamps inspired by alpine bindings enhance power transfer and edge control, while elastic travel at both toe and heel improves retention and release consistency in variable snow.

An adjustable AFD system ensures compatibility across different boot sole norms, fine-tuning friction characteristics for predictable performance. The result is a binding that blends touring freedom with downhill authority—without compromise.

Features

• Hybrid free touring binding with alpine-inspired downhill feel

• Seamless ascent-to-descent transitions with no extra components

• Unique negative heel position enhances efficiency on flat approaches

• Two pole-activated heel risers for moderate and steep climbs

• Flat ski stance delivers improved balance and edge control

• Alpine-style heel clamps for precise power transmission

• Adjustable AFD system for optimized sole compatibility

• Integrated ski brake and crampon compatibility

Specifications

• Weight: 675 g

• Materials: Aluminum 7075, POM, Stainless Steel

• Release Range: 4–11 or 6–13

• Walking Modes: -18 mm | +10 mm | +42 mm

• Boot Length Adjustment: 25 mm

• Heel Elastic Travel: 9 mm

• Toe Elastic Travel: 18 mm per side

• Toe Release Adjustability: Yes

• Ski Brake System: HY

• Crampon Support: Yes