Yes, especially on longer tours. At 1400–1800g per pair versus 600–900g for lightweight pin bindings, the difference of 500–1000g per pair is significant. Weight on your feet is felt roughly 3x more than weight in your pack. For day tours of 2–4 hours, most skiers find the weight acceptable. For longer approaches or multi-day tours, the weight penalty becomes more noticeable and may influence your decision.
Ski Bindings · Hybrid AT Bindings
Will I notice the extra weight compared to pin bindings on tours?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.
Alpine/Downhill Bindings
$120 – $450
Standard resort ski bindings designed for lift-served downhill skiing with fixed heels and reliable release performance.
fixed heelDIN-certified releaseISO 5355 boot compatibility
Alpine Touring Frame Bindings
$300 – $650
AT bindings with a hinged frame that allows heel lift for uphill travel and locks down for alpine-like downhill performance.
hinged frame designwalk mode with heel liftalpine-like downhill mode
Tech/Pin Bindings
$300 – $900
Lightweight touring bindings using metal pins at the toe for uphill efficiency, favored by dedicated backcountry skiers.
pin toe interfaceultralight constructiontech-compatible boot required
More questions
- Can I use my regular alpine boots with hybrid AT bindings?
- How do I transition from tour mode to ski mode?
- Are hybrid AT bindings safe for resort skiing?
- Do hybrid bindings work well in icy conditions?