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Comparison Review 2023 Look Bindings

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2023 Look Bindings​
MODEL
TOE HEIGHT (mm)
HEEL HEIGHT
(mm)
SETTING RANGE
WEIGHT (g/pr)
STANDARD BRAKE SIZES (mm)
OPTIONAL BRAKE SIZES (mm)
NX 10 GW16.519.53-10160083, 93, 10073
NX 11 GW16.519.53.5-11183090, 10083, 120
NX 12 GW16.519.53.5-12203090, 100, 12083
SPX 10 GW16.519.53-10213090, 10073
SPX 12 GW16.519.53.5-12222090, 100, 12073
Pivot 12 GW16.519.04-12229075, 95, 115130
Pivot 14 GW16.519.05-14229075, 95, 115130
Pivot 15 GW16.519.06-15249095, 115, 13075
Pivot 18 GW16.519.08-18249075, 95, 115, 13075
NX 12 Konect (demo/system)33343.5-12270090, 10083, 120
SPX 12 GW Test
(demo/system)
16.519.03.5-1222209080, 100, 120
SPX 12 Metrix (demo)24.5264-1227409080, 100, 110, 120
SPX 12 GW Konect (demo/system)33343.5-12290090, 100, 12083
Note: All specs are based on information available at time of publishing and are subject to change.

Look NX 10 GW, NX 11 GW, SPX 10 GW
  • Pluses: Lightweight, multidirectional toe release, 45mm of heel travel, easy step-in heel
  • Minuses: Older design but still does the job
  • Color Options: Black, Iridescent Grey (NX11), Black/White (NX 10)
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Stage 11, Warden 11; Fischer Attack 11 AT; Marker Squire 11 ID; Tyrolia Attack 11 GW
Look NX 12 GW
  • Pluses: Multidirectional toe release, 45mm of travel, accepts GripWalk
  • Minuses: Lightweight heel
  • Color options: Black
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Strive 14; Tyrolia Attack 11 GW, Attack 12 GW; Marker Squire 11 ID
Look SPX 12 GW
  • Pluses: Multidirectional toe release, simple WTR adjustment, accepts GripWalk, responsive heel
  • Minuses: Heavy, long mount distance. Henry Ford would be happy with the color options
  • Color options: Black, Grey Organic, Black/Red
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13, Strive 14; Look Pivot 12 Dual, Pivot 14 Dual; Marker Griffon 13 ID; Tyrolia Attack 14 GW
Look Pivot 12 GW
  • Pluses: Multidirectional toe release, GripWalk, shortest mount distance, low rotation weight, most elasticity in heel
  • Minuses: Very little range of adjustment, can be quirky to get into, low brakes can get caught landing switch, no more WTR; you can't get the cool SkiTalk-influenced Forza 2.0 motif
  • Color options: Forza 3.0, Black Icon
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Strive 14, Warden MNC 13; Look Pivot 14 GW; Marker Griffon 13 ID; Tyrolia Attack 14 GW
Look Pivot 14 GW
  • Pluses: Responsive heel, 20 mm travel, shortest mount distance, lowest rotation weight, most elasticity in heel
  • Minuses: Very little range of adjustment, can be quirky to get into, low brakes can get caught landing switch (same binding as 12, just a slightly stronger spring)
  • Color options: Forza 3.0, Black Icon
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Strive 14; Look Pivot 12 GW; Tyrolia Attack 14 GW; Marker Griffon 13
Look Pivot 15 GW
  • Pluses: All metal, single-pivot toe; the Pivot 15 is back
  • Minuses: WTR AFD optional, must be changed before toe piece is installed (AFD Part #FCEF002), not compatible with GripWalk
  • Color options: Forza 3.0, Gold, Raw
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon STH2 MNC 16, Strive 16; Look Pivot 14 GW; Marker Jester 16 ID, Jester 18 Pro; Tyrolia Attack 17 GW
Look Pivot 18 GW
  • Pluses: All metal, single-pivot toe
  • Minuses: WTR AFD optional, must be changed before toe piece is installed (AFD Part #FCEF002), not compatible with GripWalk
  • Color options: Forza 3.0, Black (75mm only)
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon STH2 MNC 16, Strive 16; Look Pivot 15 GW; Marker Jester 16 ID, Jester 18 Pro; Tyrolia Attack 17 GW
Demo/System Bindings

Look NX 12 Konect

  • Adjustment range: 260-377 mm
  • Toolless length adjustment: Yes, w/manual AFD
  • Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk, WTR
  • Pluses: Easy step-in heel, easiest to adjust for DIN/WTR, accepts GripWalk
  • Minuses: Tall stand height, heavy for entry-level demo
  • Color options: Black/White
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 11 DT; Marker FDT TPX 12, Squire 11 TCX D; Tyrolia Attack 11 AT Demo
Look SPX 12 Test
  • Adjustment range: 45 mm
  • Toolless length adjustment: No
  • Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk
  • Pluses: Lowest of Look's demo options, accepts GripWalk. Best Look option for a true "demo" experience.
  • Minuses: Static toe, not always over center mark of ski. Need tools to adjust. A Unicorn to find
  • Color options: Black
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13, Sth2 13 DT
Look SPX Metrix 12 Demo
  • Adjustment range: 260-360
  • Toolless length adjustment: No
  • Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk
  • Pluses: Most connected interface of all demo bindings. Lower than Konect demos
  • Minuses: Need tools to adjust.
  • Color options: Black
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Strive 13 Demo, Marker Griffon 13 Demo
Look SPX 12 Konect
  • Adjustment range: 260-377 mm
  • Toolless length adjustment: Yes, w/manual AFD
  • Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk, WTR
  • Pluses: Easiest to adjust for DIN/WTR, accepts GripWalk
  • Color options: Black/White
  • Minuses: Tall stand height, heaviest of all demos
  • Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13 DT; Marker Griffon 13 TCX D, Griffon 13 D; Tyrolia Attack 14 AT Demo
 
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