Tyrolia Attack 11 GW — Review

The Tyrolia Attack 11 GW is the mid-DIN entry of the Attack alpine binding line, sitting between the Attack LYT 11 (lightweight chassis) and the Attack 14 (top-DIN, same family). It uses the FR PRO3 toe, SX FR heel, and metal AFD — the same core mechanism the Attack 14 uses — paired with a 17 mm stand height and GripWalk compatibility. Built for intermediate-to-advanced resort skiers within the 3-11 DIN window.

• Intermediate to advanced skiers whose release values fall in the 3-11 range.
• All-mountain and freeski use on resort skis 80-110 mm waist.
• Skiers who want a more affordable Attack-chassis option than the Attack 14 and don't need DIN headroom above 11.
• Not suited to touring; this is a fixed-heel alpine binding.

• Type: Alpine (GripWalk-compatible). Lift-served resort use only; no skinning or tech-toe compatibility.
• DIN 3-11: A wide adjustability window that fits most adult intermediates and many advanced skiers. Set by a certified technician — never adjust yourself.
• Elastic travel (toe 5 mm Z / 30 mm X; heel 16 mm Z / 12 mm Y): Generous lateral toe and heel give it room to absorb chatter and stay engaged through choppy snow without pre-releasing. The vertical heel travel handles compressions and re-entries.
• Brake widths 85 / 95 / 110 mm: Choose a brake roughly matching your ski's waist width or up to ~15 mm wider. Below 85 mm waist, the 85 mm brake is the call; for 95-105 mm waist skis the 95 mm brake fits; the 110 mm covers everything up to mid-110 mm waist.
• Weight ≈840 g per binding (≈1680 g per pair): Light for the segment, in line with the rest of the Attack family.
• Compatibility: ISO 5355 Alpine boots and ISO 23223 GripWalk boots. The metal AFD auto-adjusts to either sole standard.
• Materials: Metal AFD, metal heel track, reinforced polymer housing.

The Attack 11 GW delivers the same direct, low-stack feel as the rest of the Attack family. The 17 mm stand height keeps the boot close to the ski, which improves edge feel on firm snow and quick edge changes in tight terrain. Retention through chop is dependable thanks to generous lateral elasticity in the FR PRO3 toe; the SX FR heel releases predictably at the set DIN. The trade-off vs the Look Pivot 14 chassis is heel elasticity — the Pivot's rotating-heel design absorbs more before releasing. For most resort skiers staying inside DIN 11, the difference is academic.

The metal AFD and metal heel track resist wear better than the all-polymer competitors at this price point. Reinforced screw zones reduce the risk of pull-out from impacts. Periodically inspect the AFD height and forward pressure indicator: keep both in spec and release values stay consistent over the season.

Mounts as a standard flat alpine binding; works with most ski mount patterns. Brake selection: stay within ~15 mm wider than the ski's waist to avoid drag on edge. The 95 mm brake is the most common pairing for the 80-95 mm waist all-mountain skis this binding is typically sold with.

Compared to the Tyrolia Attack 14 it's the same mechanism with a lower DIN ceiling and slightly lower price — pick the 14 if you ever set above 11. Against the Tyrolia Attack lyt 11 it carries a touch more mass per binding but is more affordable; the LYT 11 is the choice when grams matter for touring-adjacent setups. Cross-brand, the Marker Squire 11 is a direct competitor with similar DIN range — the Squire 11 has a different release feel (Triple Pivot toe) and a slightly higher stand height; the Attack 11 GW carves with a more direct snow feel.

Q: Will it work with my GripWalk boots? A: Yes — the metal AFD auto-adjusts between ISO 5355 alpine and ISO 23223 GripWalk soles. No swap-out parts required.

Q: Can I use it with touring boots? A: No. This is a fixed-heel alpine binding with no tech-toe or walk-mode capability. Use the Attack Hybrid 11 or a Marker Duke PT 11 if you need uphill capability.

Q: What brake width should I choose for an 88 mm waist ski? A: The 95 mm brake. It clears the ski's waist by ~7 mm — within the recommended 0-15 mm wider range — without dragging on high edge angles.

Q: How much lighter is it than the Attack 14? A: About 170 g per binding (≈340 g per pair). The chassis is the same; the difference is in the heel-housing release spring.