Official ATK Binding Thread

[Westcoaster]

I know what you mean, but often the heel U-fork in skimo race bindings is referred to as a spring, since it's essentially performing in a spring-like function for the forward release.

This was the source of my confusion as well.

[TG]

so skimo is going to carry atk, since bd is now distributor for atk in the US. Is bd going to continue to sell their own re-branded atk on top of the “original” atk range? thats a lot of bindings

[Jonathan S.]

so skimo is going to carry atk, since bd is now distributor for atk in the US. Is bd going to continue to sell their own re-branded atk on top of the “original” atk range? thats a lot of bindings

Agreed on that being a whole lotta bindings:
https://www.blackdiamondequipment.co...p/at-bindings/

However, I haven't seen any indication yet that BD will become the ATK distributor.

This past season, ATK was already being sold directly in the U.S. by this small regional (yet high-quality) specialty shop:
https://skithewhites.com/collections/atk-bindings

I was very surprised by such a development, since I had been told years ago Giovanni wanted nothing to do with North American direct sales under his own brand.
(A competitor also emailed me way back in 2011 that, "For the record, ATK is currently suing Crazy Idea. Giovanni has such a short temper!!! I don't know the reasons/details though. Who's next??")

Hence all the ATK rebranding here over the years by, let's see, La Sportiva, Fischer, Movement, Hagan, BD -- am I missing anyone?

But perhaps the next generation of the ATK ownership family is tempted enough by the size of the rapidly expanding North American market to overcome any concerns about liability, service, etc.?

[Benneke10]

However, I haven't seen any indication yet that BD will become the ATK distributor.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMLcixBFHV-/

our series sponsor @blackdiamond_snow is proud to announce that it is launching North American distribution of @atk_bindings . Yep, the bindings that you see on many of the world cup athletes will be here in 2021!

[Benneke10]

Hence all the ATK rebranding here over the years by, let's see, La Sportiva, Fischer, Movement, Hagan, BD -- am I missing anyone?

Add Majesty and Moment to the list

[Jonathan S.]

So that's a cumulative tally of seven different rebranding partners over recent years!

But with all due respect to my Wasatch skimo race organizer equivalents, I can't find any announcement from either BD or ATK that the former will henceforth serve as the distributor for the latter, as opposed to yet another retailer, of which I now realize our New England retailer was joined by another two this past season:
https://www.powder7.com/ATK/on-sale
http://mammothgear.com/store/search/brand/ATK/

[Melee]

However, I haven't seen any indication yet that BD will become the ATK distributor.

BD is 100% distributing ATK in the USA for 21/22 and will still offer their own variations of ATK bindings under the Helio name.

[Jonathan S.]

^ So those three shops selling ATK-branded ATK bindings will have to go through BD, with warranty support provided by BD? Whereas the three non-BD ATK rebranded lines (Hagan, Moment, Majesty) will continue to deal directly with ATK?
(Perhaps such a potentially confusing situation goes along nicely with the confusing ATK model line-up?)

[Melee]

^ So those three shops selling ATK-branded ATK bindings will have to go through BD, with warranty support provided by BD? Whereas the three non-BD ATK rebranded lines (Hagan, Moment, Majesty) will continue to deal directly with ATK?
(Perhaps such a potentially confusing situation goes along nicely with the confusing ATK model line-up?)

Can't speak for anyone else regarding warranty and distro specifics.

I own Moment.

We are still working directly with ATK offering modified FR series bindings.

[Benneke10]

I was able to get warranty support from Hagan this year, happy to not have to deal with Europe directly.

I would trust Utah Skimo with their industry info, its run by the Skimo Co manager

[CirqueScaler]

Why is BD selling the Helio line lol? Will they not offer the ATK equivalents then?

[Benneke10]

The Helio series has a naming system that actually makes sense

[Jonathan S.]

^ Wow, with a new ATK distributor and multiple rebrandings, all combined with a complicated mix & match model line-up, this thread should be even more fascinating for next season!

[jacob_dbu]

Well...at least their bindings are pretty good lol.

[fleaches]

Now, more the ever, the best strategy is to just pick the red one.

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[Jonathan S.]

Now, more the ever, the best strategy is to just pick the red one.

https://www.haganskimountaineering.c...-r-c-a-binding

[Westcoaster]

Anyone have extra 15mm atk toe screws? Need to remount, screw heads are unique and can't find em anywhere (ofc) in the US.

[plugboots]

Anyone have extra 15mm atk toe screws? Need to remount, screw heads are unique and can't find em anywhere (ofc) in the US.

Paging spyderjon...
(PM him.)

[CirqueScaler]

Are you looking for the 13mm mounting screws listed here? https://skimo.co/hagan-binding-parts

[Westcoaster]

Are you looking for the 13mm mounting screws listed here? https://skimo.co/hagan-binding-parts

I believe trofeo toes are 15mm

[gregL]

^ Wow, with a new ATK distributor and multiple rebrandings, all combined with a complicated mix & match model line-up, this thread should be even more fascinating for next season!

Our current stock of ATK bindings came through BD, but they seem a bit uncertain of how they should promote the brand in the US (similar to Pieps). The 21-22 dealer catalog shows only Helio-branded bindings (but all the Pieps products), and the website shows the Helio lineup plus the Crest 10.

[Benneke10]

Any hints as to what the 21-22 Helio lineup looks like?

[Jonathan S.]

So to add to the confusion, ATK will now have a Kuluar model, and DPS will rebrand ATK bindings:
https://skimo.co/preview

[NBABUCKS1]

Here's the kuluar binding. Not quite sure where this fits in, in their product line

https://www.atkbindings.com/it/prodo...-12-brake-ita/

there's a video on their main page


Also don't sleep on the FR14 Glam edition!

[Falcon3]

Kuluar looks money! Looks to be a replacement for the Crest 10/12 as it does everything the Crest does but lighter.

Brakeless version with 12 release is 200g. Definitely giving them a hard look for my next pair.