The Salomon Shift² 16: The ultimate 50/50 hybrid binding. Featuring an updated Power Block AFD for better energy transfer, a high 16 DIN for aggressive charging, and a pin-toe for efficient touring. Built for the Vernon skier who skips the compromise. Read more.
***EARLY LIMITED RELEASE***
Freeride hybrid binding — salomon — 2026/27
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Who this is for The Shift² 16 is designed for the aggressive freerider who wants one setup to do it all. If you spend your weekends hunting fresh tracks in the backcountry but still want to rip high-speed groomers or hit the park at the resort, this is your binding. With a DIN range up to 16, it’s built for heavier riders or those who put massive leverage on their gear and need the highest level of retention and safety. |
The Salomon S/LAB SHIFT² 16 takes everything that made the original Shift iconic and reinforces it for modern, high-intensity skiing. The biggest upgrade in the "2" series is the revised Power Block AFD. At Attridge, we saw the original Shift struggle with AFD height adjustments over time; the new version uses a more robust metal-on-plastic interface that stays locked in place, ensuring consistent lateral power transmission even after a full season of abuse.
In walk mode, you get the efficiency of a technical pin-binding, keeping the weight low for the climb. When you're ready to drop, you simply flip the hike-and-ride switch, and the pins retract, revealing a full-DIN alpine toe. It’s the "holy grail" for Vernon skiers who want the security of an alpine binding with the freedom of a tourer.
1. Updated Power Block AFD:
The Benefit: This new design creates a rock-solid connection between your boot and the binding. It eliminates the "creeping" height adjustment issues of the past, providing significantly better edge-to-edge power transfer when you're carving hard at SilverStar.
2. Hike & Ride Switch:
The Benefit: This is the magic lever that transforms the binding. It allows you to transition from a technical pin-toe (uphill) to a traditional alpine toe (downhill) in seconds without having to step out of the binding in some cases.
3. Long Elastic Travel:
The Benefit: The Shift² 16 offers 47mm of elastic travel in the toe. This is crucial for hard-charging skiers because it absorbs high-frequency vibrations and prevents "pre-release" during high-impact landings or in variable, choppy snow.
4. Multi-Norm Certified (MNC):
The Benefit: No matter what boot you’re rocking—Alpine, GripWalk, or WTR—the Shift² is compatible. This makes it the most versatile binding in the shop, allowing you to swap between your touring and resort boots without needing a second setup.
The mechanism is identical, but the 16 is built for the "send it to flat" crowd.
The Difference: The 16 uses more metal reinforcement in the high-stress areas to handle the massive leverage of a DIN 16 release.
The Choice: If your DIN is normally a 9 or 10, stick with the Shift 13. You save a bit of weight and cash. But if you’re a big human, or you’re frequently hucking in the backcountry, or ripping North Bowl at Revy, the Shift² 16 offers the highest level of retention and durability in the hybrid category.
The Salomon Shift 16 is available in-store at Attridge Ski & Board in Vernon, BC — minutes from Silver Star Mountain Resort. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $150.
| Questions about the Shift 16? Come see us at 2706 48 Ave, Vernon BC. Whether you’re deciding between this and the ATK HY FREE or you want to talk through the benefits of this verse the Shift 13. Call us at 250-542-1515 or email us. |
