ATK Candy 5 - Light Blue 2024

ATK Candy 5

ATK's first binding designed specifically for children, the Candy 5 has a release range of 1.5-5 making it suitable for skiers up to about 50 kg.
Designed to be as easy to use as possible for kids, the Candy 5 comes complete with ski brakes and a heel unit with a massive 50 mm of adjustment to cope with growing feet, yet weighs only 290 g per ski.
Like the Crest bindings, the heel unit of the Candy 5 can slide 10 mm on the baseplate to absorb ski flex, a handy feature since kid's skis often have a soft flex to help turn initiation and give younger skiers confidence.
The only feature that's missing on the Candy 5 is a proper heel lift. We're not sure whether ATK decided to omit this to save costs, or weight, and it's true that youngsters are supple and (probably) won't miss this in the same way adults would.
Maybe ATK's thinking is that this is the best way to train future world champions!! 
Anyway the Candy 5 is a very nice user-friendly binding that your kids will enjoy as they start ski touring.

See our TABLE ATK 2024 Binding Specifications for a technical comparison of all ATK 2024 bindings.

Features ATK Candy 5

The Candy 5 features the following ATK technologies to ensure ease of use and security.
EES Easy Entry System: Toepiece design gives easy and confident step in action with all tech boots, even when boot soles are worn.
Cam Release System: This mechanism inside the ATK heel units to facilitate both boot entry and binding vertical release in the event of a fall. 
Elastic Response System: The heel unit moves on a rail to absorb ski flex and provides more reliable release performance at all stages of the turn.

Like to know more about this winter's new alpine touring bindings? Have a look at our BLOG: Alpine Touring Binding News Winter 21/22