CORE FR 15 EVO

The FR 15 is made for HAGAN in partnership with ATK in Italy. HAGAN partnered with ATK, well respected for quality, craftsmanship and functionality, to bring what we feel are their best products to North America. The FR 15 EVO is identical to the ATK Free Raider 15 EVO.  

A revolutionary toe piece with an adjustable release value from 7-15 DIN. EVO system brakes. Integrated Freeride Spacers. The FR 15 is the most advanced freeride touring binding on the market.

• Description
• Technical Features
• Specs

• The highest adjustable release binding offered from Hagan and ATK. The FR 15 stands alone in the freeride pin binding industry, with an adjustable release toe piece. Adjustable release values have been around forever on pin bindings, however until now, adjustment has only taken place within the heel piece. Historically, toe pieces have been set at a fixed median release value, causing the binding to balance the load force unevenly. Subsequently, when the binding release is set lower than the median value of the range, which lowers the release in the rear, the toe piece spring is primarily responsible for managing the forces and security of the boot. When the release is set higher than the median value of the range, the opposite occurs, and the rear supports most of the load. This means the binding is vulnerable to variable loading between the toe and rear, and the boot can release when experiencing a force at or above the median value of the release range, despite the binding being set to release at a higher DIN than the median. The FR 15 adjusts the din setting both in the toe and in the heel. The binding can therefore balance the load evenly, putting less strain on a single component, and ultimately creating a truly precise release.

  Wide toe and heel mounts precisely transfer power. The patented E.R.S. ® (Elastic Response System) system absorbs energy resulting in consistent release values while allowing the ski to flex naturally under compression for improved downhill performance. The heel pivots rotationally to provide consistent release and retention. 
  

  The unique - and patented - CAM heel system adjusts to impact forces, providing far better control and skiing precision than simple U Forks. The system ensures accurate, adjustable control of the release tension while maintaining very easy step in and solid power transfer. The design uses a CAM profile pressed against the heel pins by a pre-tensioned spring. When a fall requires vertical release, the CAM profile provides precise resistance to the pins.  

  Magneto® heel climbing aids are easily flippable for two climbing positions plus flat mode. Twist the heel easily in either direction - because the heel tower doesn't have the double duty of holding down the brakes. 

  Adjustable toe clamping force creates more secure uphill retention than other tech bindings, especially as boot tech inserts wear. Toe step-in is easy. Integrated crampon hooks allow stress-free ascents up bulletproof snow or in no-fall zones. 

  EVO Brake Benefits:

  • Easy one-handed operation. On other bindings you need to hold down the brakes with one hand while pushing a pin or turning the heel tower with the other.
  • Brake retraction for climbing is automatic when you step down. There is no need to push down the brakes with your hand.
  • Dual lifters means no twisting to switch between flat, medium and high climbing heights
  • You can't forget to release the brakes for the descent!

   

•  ELASTIC RESPONSE SYSTEM: an elastic sliding system in the heel allows unrestrained flex of the ski during compression and excellent skiing performance.
  
   CAM RELEASE SYSTEM®: stabilizes the heel pins and provides the typical torsional stiffness of ATK® bindings.
  
  INDEPENDENT RELEASE VALUES: fully adjustable VERTICAL (My) and LATERAL (Mz) release systems (5-12).
  
   HEEL FLAP WITH RISER: the updated Magneto Heel Flaps® provide 3 different climbing heights. Switching between two is easily done with your ski pole.
  
  Easy Entry System®: new geometry of the toe makes step-in easy and confident with any tech boot available on the market, even in case of worn out soles.
  
  25mm ADJUSTMENT PLATE: integrated in the heel enables fast adjustment for boot substitution (up to 3 full sizes).
  
   SNOW BLOCK TOE®: prevents snow/ice infiltration and also limits snow build up on the toe piece.
  
   U.H.V.® System (Up-hill Hardness Variator): Uphill retention adjustment system built into the toe. It compensates for boot insert wear and tear, provides a proper locking strength for each user and reduces the pressures on the locking mechanism.
  
  Freeride Spacer: Built in.

• Release Range	7-15 DIN
  Weight (grams)	395
  Brake Widths (mm)	97 | 102 | 108 | 120
  Boot Size Adjustment (mm)	25
  Walking Modes (mm)	Flat | +35.5 | +49

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