ISO 13992 is the international safety standard specifically designed for alpine touring bindings. Unlike ISO 9462, which covers standard alpine (resort) bindings, ISO 13992 accounts for the unique demands of touring—like walk mode, climbing aids, and the way pin-tech bindings interact with tech-compatible boots on both the uphill and downhill.
If you're buying touring bindings, this certification is essential. It means the binding has been tested to release consistently and reliably in the types of falls you'll experience while skiing backcountry or sidecountry terrain, not just on groomers. Touring bindings operate differently than alpine bindings, so they need their own testing protocol.
Don't assume every touring binding on the market carries this certification—verify it, especially with smaller or newer brands. And never substitute an alpine-certified binding for a touring setup, or vice versa. Each standard tests for different real-world forces and failure modes. ISO 13992 is your assurance that the binding will perform safely across the full range of touring use.