2026 Tyrolia Attack Hybrid Ski Bindings Review

The Lowdown

Tyrolia is entering the hybrid touring binding scene with the Attack Hybrid 14 and 11. These function in a very similar form to that of a Marker Duke PT or CAST Freetour where you have two different toes that slide on and off, essentially giving you the best off both uphill and downhill worlds with the sacrifice of some added weight in your pack. These are designed for the skier that may on for some shorter tours, but is always looking for absolute downhill performance and safety whether skiing in resort or touring to more aggressive lines.

The solution Tyrolia came up with for a binding that tours uphill with a tech toe but rips downhill like their normal Attack bindings is so simple that I immediately thought,"oh yeah, why wouldn't that work?" In essence you have their regular Attack heel with demo plate toe that allows for easy transfer between the downhill toe and the uphill tech pin toe. Bottom line: they ski with the full confidence of an alpine binding, with simple transitioning to tour like any pin binding.

Ride Impressions

I first skied these on resort just to give them a feel along with the new Head Kore 106 (which by the way is an amazing whole new ski). No surprise but the Attack Hybrid 14 felt no different than a regular Attack 14. There is a bit more plate sticking out in front of the toe but this doesn't appear to create any additional lift, play, or dead spot.

I then took them touring for the real test. I typically tour on either Shifts (which I believe serve their purpose well but certainly have their trade-offs) or with traditional tech bindings like the ATK Raider Evo or Atomic Backland when I'm less concerned about doing things that could put my knees at risk. I knew that touring in a binding like the Attack Hybrid would mean I have to carry the extra toes in my pack, which is probably my biggest or really only complaint, but the transition of the toes was really quite quick and simple. My main concern was that the plates would ice up, especially on the wet pow day I took them out for. However, I never had any issue in multiple laps sliding any toes on or off the plates. At most a quick hit with your fist or pole to give it that initial force and they slide right off - just be careful not to throw them into the abyss while doing this.

In tour mode, the Almonte-based toe is very strong and easy to use. Clicks smoothly in and locks well. I like how the brake lock mechanism can be clicked into place while the brakes are still down so you can leave them down to keep your skis secure until you step into them and weight the brakes and go. The climbing bar holds in place well although it takes enough force to lift up that I couldn't always just do it with my pole.

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Who Are They For?

The Tyrolia Attack Hybrid 14 bindings are a great option for two kinds of skiers in particular: those who have a resort setup they'd like to tour with, and those who just want that full downhill ski feel when they do tour. It also makes an ideal binding to throw on a pair of skis for travel that involves a mix of resort and backcountry skiing. If you're looking for one binding that can do it all, this is probably the best bang for your buck coming in under $600 — a rarity in this category.