Tyrolia Attack 13 GW — Review

The Tyrolia Attack 13 GW sits one step below the Attack 14 in the alpine Attack line — same FR PRO3 toe, same SX FR heel, same metal AFD chassis, same 17 mm stand height, but with a DIN ceiling of 13. Built for advanced resort skiers who don't need a 14-DIN top end and want a slightly lighter, slightly less expensive binding from the Attack family.

• Advanced skiers whose release values land in the 4-13 range.
• All-mountain, freeride and freeski use on resort skis 85-115 mm waist.
• Skiers stepping up from a recreational binding (Attack 11, Squire 11) but not needing the Attack 14's DIN headroom.
• Not suited to touring or pin-toe interfaces; this is a fixed-heel alpine binding.

• Type: Alpine (GripWalk-compatible). Lift-served resort skiing; no skinning or tech-toe.
• DIN 4-13: Wide adjustability with a lower bound suitable for most adult intermediates; the upper bound of 13 covers most aggressive resort skiers under expert-FIS thresholds.
• Elastic travel (toe 5 mm Z / 30 mm X; heel 16 mm Z / 12 mm Y): Same as the Attack 14 — generous lateral travel in toe and heel keeps the binding engaged through chop and absorbs torsional spikes.
• Brake widths 85 / 95 / 110 / 130 mm: Wider brake options than the Attack 11 GW, including 130 mm for skis up to ~125 mm waist.
• Weight ≈885 g per binding (≈1770 g per pair): A small but noticeable saving versus the Attack 14 — about 125 g per binding.
• Compatibility: ISO 5355 Alpine and ISO 23223 GripWalk. Metal AFD auto-adjusts.
• Materials: Metal AFD, metal heel track, reinforced polymer.

The Attack 13 GW delivers the same low-stack, direct-snow-feel experience as the rest of the Attack family. The 17 mm stand height keeps the boot close to the ski for sharp edge transitions; the FR PRO3 toe's wide lateral elasticity absorbs impacts without pre-releasing; the SX FR heel releases predictably at the set DIN. Retention is dependable on hard snow and in piste chop; under bigger compressions (drops, transitions in variable snow) the elasticity envelope handles loads cleanly.

The metal AFD and metal heel track resist wear better than the polymer-heavy competitors at this DIN class. Reinforced screw zones improve longevity through repeated mounting cycles and impact events. Annual inspection of forward pressure indicator and AFD height keeps release values consistent across the season.

Mounts as a standard flat alpine binding; compatible with most ski mount patterns. Brake guidance: choose a brake that matches the ski waist or up to ~15 mm wider. For 95-105 mm waist skis the 95 mm brake fits cleanly; for 105-120 mm waist skis pick the 110 mm; the 130 mm brake covers up to ~125 mm waist.

Compared to the Tyrolia Attack 14 it's the same chassis with a lower DIN ceiling and slightly lighter heel housing — pick the 14 if you set above 13 or want maximum DIN headroom. Against the Tyrolia Attack lyt 13 it carries more mass per binding but at a lower price; the LYT 13 is the call when grams matter. Cross-brand, the Marker Griffon 13 is the same-DIN class benchmark — the Griffon has a slightly higher stand height and a more damped feel; the Attack 13 GW carves with more direct snow contact and lower swing weight.

Q: Is the AFD compatible with GripWalk boots? A: Yes — the metal AFD auto-adjusts between ISO 5355 alpine and ISO 23223 GripWalk soles. No swap-out parts needed.

Q: What's the difference between Attack 13 GW and Attack LYT 13? A: Both share the FR PRO3 / SX FR mechanism and 17 mm stand height, but the LYT 13 uses a lighter toepiece (about 15% lighter) at a higher price. The Attack 13 GW is the regular-weight, regular-price option.

Q: Brake width for a 102 mm waist ski? A: The 110 mm brake. It covers the ski's waist with ~8 mm of clearance — within the recommended 0-15 mm range — and works cleanly at high edge angles.

Q: Can I use it as a park binding? A: Yes for jump and rail sessions within DIN 13; the low stack and direct feel suit park use. For dedicated heavy park abuse, riders sometimes prefer the heavier Look Pivot family for its rotating-heel elasticity, but the Attack 13 GW is widely used in the segment.