Typical weight savings are 400-500 grams per pair compared to slider-track splitboard bindings. While this may seem modest, it's immediately noticeable on the skin track—less swing weight during each step, easier kick-turns, and measurably less fatigue over tours of 2,000+ vertical feet. For riders who tour 30+ days per season, the cumulative benefit is substantial.
Snowboard Bindings · Tech/Pin Bindings
How much weight do I really save with tech/pin bindings versus slider-track?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.
Splitboard Bindings
$250 – $550
Specialized snowboard bindings with touring mode for uphill travel on splitboards.
Touring pivot modeRide lock-down modeClimbing wire heel lifts
Alpine Touring Frame Bindings
$200 – $550
Hybrid ski bindings with a hinged frame that allows heel-free touring and locked-down downhill skiing.
Hinged frame mechanismHeel lift for touringLocks down for alpine skiing
Telemark Bindings
$150 – $500
Free-heel ski bindings allowing telemark turns with a pivoting toe connection and no heel attachment.
Free-heel designToe-only attachmentPivoting toe mechanism
More questions
- Are tech/pin bindings compatible with all splitboards?
- Can I use tech/pin bindings at the resort?
- How difficult is the transition from slider-track to tech/pin bindings?
- Do I need special boots for tech/pin bindings?