ATK Rt 10 evo — Review

The ATK Rt 10 evo is the lower-DIN sibling of the Rt 11 evo in ATK's race-touring line, with a DIN 5-10 release range and the line's signature Evo braking system that automatically adjusts between skiing and climbing based on heel turret position. It targets light-to-mid skinners who want race-touring efficiency with full retention behavior.

• Race-touring skiers in the 5-10 DIN window who want a binding under 300 g per side.
• Skinners who prioritise climbing efficiency but still want a brake (vs the Kuluar LT's brakeless setup).
• Riders pairing with tour skis 80-102 mm waist.
• Tourers who don't need DIN above 10 — for higher DIN, the Rt 11 evo or Crest 12 platforms apply.

• DIN 5-10: wide adult release range; the 5 floor suits lighter tourers, the 10 ceiling reaches most non-expert release values.
• Weight 280 g per binding: competitive with race-touring bindings in this DIN range. Lighter than the Crest 8 (283 g) and Rt 11 evo (325 g).
• 12 mm heel elastic travel (Elastic Response System): matches the rest of the Rt and Raider lines.
• Walking riser heights flat + 2 (+26 mm, +46.5 mm): standard ATK 3-position riser stack.
• 20 mm boot-sole length adjustment: narrower than the 25 mm of the Raider line.
• Evo brake system: the brake auto-adjusts between ski and walk mode based on heel turret position — no manual brake engagement required. This is the defining feature of the Rt "evo" line.
• Cam Release System: ATK's lateral release mechanism for precise, consistent release at the binding's DIN range.
• Materials: 7075 aluminum, POM, stainless steel.
• Tech (pin) compatibility only: boots with tech inserts required.

The Rt 10 evo's defining feature is the Evo brake auto-engagement. Once you've used it, walking up with the brake retracted feels cleaner than fiddling with side levers; transitions to ski mode arm the brake without thinking about it. The 12 mm of heel elastic travel keeps retention through chunder, and the Cam Release System gives precise lateral release. At 280 g per side, the binding is competitive with light race-touring bindings while keeping full elastic-travel behavior.

7075 aluminum + POM + stainless steel. ATK's standard race-touring construction; the Evo brake mechanism is well-proven across the Rt 11 and Rt 13 evo lines. Dealer service for re-springing and pin replacement. Note: as of 2024-25, ATK replaced the Rt 10 evo with the Rt 11 evo; the 10 evo may show as discontinued at some retailers.

Select brake within ~5 mm of ski waist. ATK publishes brake widths in the 86-102 mm range for the Rt 10 evo: 86 mm for 80-86 mm, 91 mm for 86-91 mm, 97 mm for 91-97 mm, 102 mm for 97-102 mm. Pair with tour skis 80-102 mm waist. Tech-insert boots required.

• ATK Rt 11 evo — the successor and higher-DIN sibling at 325 g, DIN 3-11. Pick Rt 11 evo for current availability and higher DIN ceiling; Rt 10 evo if you can find one on sale.
• ATK crest 8 — DIN 3-8 with conventional brake. Similar weight (283 g) but lower DIN ceiling and traditional brake engagement.
• ATK V-Crest 10 lt — brakeless DIN 4-10 at 262 g. Pick V-Crest 10 LT if you run leashes; Rt 10 evo for auto-brake convenience.
• ATK Kuluar 12 lt — ultralight skimo at 218 g, DIN 6-12. Pick Kuluar 12 LT for race-style brakeless setup; Rt 10 evo for race-tour with brakes.

Q: How does the Evo brake auto-adjust? A: The brake position is linked to the heel turret. Rotating to walk mode retracts the brake; rotating back to ski mode arms it. No manual engagement needed.

Q: Is the Rt 10 evo still in production? A: ATK replaced it with the Rt 11 evo for the 2024-25 season. The Rt 10 evo may still appear at retailers as remaining stock. Confirm availability before ordering.

Q: What's the difference between Rt 10 evo and Rt 11 evo? A: DIN range (5-10 vs 3-11) and weight (280 g vs 325 g). The Rt 11 evo adds a higher DIN ceiling and a slightly lower DIN floor at the cost of about 45 g per binding.

Q: Can I run the Rt 10 evo without brakes? A: The Rt 10 evo is built around the Evo auto-brake mechanism. Removing the brake defeats the binding's primary feature; if you want brakeless, look at the Kuluar 12 LT or V-Crest 10 LT.

Q: What ski waist range works? A: ATK publishes brake widths 86-102 mm, so the binding is designed for tour skis 80-102 mm waist. Wider freeride-tour skis should pair with Raider 12 or C-Raider 12.