Plum KAIRN 12 Ski Bindings + STOPPER 100 MM

A ski touring binding designed for both ascents and descents

The Plum KAIRN 12 + STOPPER 100 MM ski bindings are designed for ski tourers looking for a lightweight, adjustable ski touring binding suitable for challenging outings. The KAIRN 12 model is billed as the lightest binding in the PLUM range, weighing 710 g per pair and 355 g per foot. Its design strikes a clear balance between climbing efficiency, easy entry, and secure release during descents.

With its front and lateral DIN adjustment, three climbing positions, and integrated compensation system, the Plum KAIRN 12 + STOPPER 100 MM ski binding supports your transitions without straying from the technical framework defined by ski touring. The product is suitable for skiers weighing 35 kg to 100 kg, with recommended use on steep slopes, on expeditions, for freerando, and for freeride.

Front toe piece: easy entry and precise engagement

The front toe piece of the Plum KAIRN 12 ski touring binding features an innovative design and reinforced front inserts made of solid-machined 7075 aluminum. This construction provides a solid technical foundation for step-in and overall stability, while remaining consistent with PLUM’s commitment to lightweight design.

Easy entry is one of the features highlighted by the manufacturer, helping you maintain a simpler motion during transitions between ascents and descents. In ski touring, this feature improves fluidity of use without adding any unnecessary elements to the product.

Heel piece: power transfer and integrated compensation

The KAIRN 12’s heel piece incorporates a compensation system, a feature explicitly mentioned in the product specifications. This integrated compensation supports the binding’s mechanical performance over time, aligning with the inherent tension in ski touring between the effort required for ascents and the demands of descents.

The product also offers a 20 mm adjustment range, providing a useful margin for adapting the system to your boots without deviating from the specified characteristics. On a binding like the Plum KAIRN 12 + STOPPER 100 MM, this adjustment helps maintain a precise configuration within the parameters specified by the brand.

Climbing wedges: three positions to manage the ascent

The KAIRN 12 is equipped with three climbing positions: 0 mm, 50 mm, and 65 mm. These climbing wedges allow you to adapt your stance according to the elevation gain and terrain, providing a clear solution for the demands of ski touring.

The availability of these three heights is a key feature for technical ascents, as it offers multiple working positions without compromising the technical specifications. The transition between positions remains central to the use of this ski touring binding, designed for steep slopes and expeditions.

Safety and release: front and side DIN adjustment

Safety here relies on a DIN setting ranging from 4 to 10, with both front and side release. This dual adjustment capability is one of the product’s key technical features, as it allows you to tailor the binding’s performance to the specific requirements defined by the release system.

The brand also highlights an integrated compensation system, which complements the reliability sought after during descents. For you, this means that the Plum KAIRN 12 + STOPPER 100 MM ski bindings are part of a technical approach where release remains a central parameter, particularly for skiers weighing between 35 kg and 100 kg.

To summarize its key features, this binding combines several elements directly beneficial to your skiing:

• DIN adjustment from 4 to 10: you can adjust the front and side release according to your needs.
• Three climbing positions: you can adapt your ascent to the terrain with 0 mm, 50 mm, and 65 mm settings.
• Solid-machined 7075 aluminum: you benefit from a clearly defined technical construction.
• 20 mm adjustment range: you retain a practical margin for adjustment in the setup.

Materials and durability: a technical construction in 7075 aluminum

The Plum KAIRN 12 + STOPPER 100 MM ski bindings are constructed from solid-machined 7075 aluminum, with reinforced front inserts. These elements clearly define its material architecture and reinforce the balance between lightness, precision, and mechanical strength, without overpromising beyond the provided specifications.

The product is available in the STOPPER 100 MM version, which corresponds to the indicated product name. When choosing a technical ski touring binding, the KAIRN 12 offers a compact, adjustable base designed to meet your needs for both ascents and descents.

If you’re looking for a ski touring binding designed around release, climbing crampons, and a 7075 aluminum construction, this PLUM model is tailored for a specific, well-documented use. The Plum KAIRN 12 + STOPPER 100 MM ski binding combines the essential features for serious skiing, with a clear focus on performance on the ascent and safety on the descent.