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CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18
CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 18
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As of today, we only have one of each size left in pre-season stock. We recommend you purchase early. I will.
Once the current stock is sold out, the next shipment is expected to be in March 2025.
This set includes LOOK Pivot 18 CAST Purple and CAST Freetour 2.0.
The most sophisticated hybrid touring binding on the market has been updated to version 2.0 for the 2024-2025 season. The main updates and changes from the CAST Freetour 1.0 are:
- The newly developed base plate, toe pedestal, and Tech Toe allow for smoother and easier attachment and removal of the toe piece.
- The LOOK Pivot 18 toe piece comes with the Freetour 2.0 Toe Pedestal pre-assembled, eliminating the need to disassemble and assemble the toe piece.
- The brake lock shape has been revised to provide a more secure brake hold.
- Successfully reduced weight to 49g in walk mode and 124g in glide mode (one side, brake width 115mm, GripWalk/Alpine AFD)
- LOOK Pivot 18 is only available in CAST Purple
- There are currently no sales of the CAST Freetour 2.0 upgrade kit.
- Not compatible with CAST Freetour 1.0
For details on the update to Freetour 2.0, please read the CAST Freetour 2.0 development story below.
The LOOK Pivot is an alpine ski binding with a durable aluminum toe piece and turntable heel piece that provides instantaneous power transmission and precise ski control with a highly responsive boot-to-ski, as well as secure retention and release during aggressive skiing, making it the most reliable binding available.
The LOOK Pivot 18 toe piece has been modified to work with CAST's patented quick release mechanism, and is replaced with an ultra-lightweight touring tech toe for uphill climbs. The CAST Freetour 2.0 is the no-compromise alpine touring binding solution with all the reliability and security of an alpine binding, making it the best hybrid touring binding on the market. The freeride solution has been updated even further.
What's more, by purchasing the Freetour 2.0 2nd Ski Kit (and the LOOK Pivot Spare Brake if the board width is different), you can use it with other boards by simply tightening four screws.
Tech Freedom
At just 87g per side, the Freetour 2.0's superlight Tech Toe minimizes touring weight while maximizing efficiency. By replacing the toe pieces on your Pivot 18 with the Tech Toe, the total binding weight per ski is just around 1,000g.
Alpine Performance
The LOOK Pivot 18 combined with our new Freetour 2.0 Base Plate and Toe Pedestal maintains all of the reliability and performance of the most trusted alpine binding in skiing, while the perfect release and retention characteristics provide unmatched security.
Advantages of LOOK Pivot
The LOOK Pivot's performance is unmatched: its large elastic travel, fastest re-centering, short mounting zone and multi-directional release create the best ski feel of any binding.
Ski crampon compatible
The crampon clips are compatible with Dynafit style ski crampons.
AFD compatible with all boot soles
The standard AFD is compatible with both GripWalk ISO 23223 and Alpine ISO 5355 soles. For a full rocker sole, an interchangeable ISO 9523 (touring sole) is also included.
Turntable Heel
The LOOK Pivot's turntable heel allows for rotational release around the tibial axis, something most tech bindings fail to achieve, greatly reducing the chance of lower leg injury.
Heel Assembly
The Freetour 2.0 compact Brake Lock/Bail Set mounts via two holes in front of the heel piece and includes a brake lock and two climbing bails for flat, 8° and 12° climbing modes.
Important points to note when purchasing CAST Freetour 2.0
The CAST Freetour 2.0 uses the same hole pattern as the LOOK Pivot 15/18, plus two new holes for the brake lock. The holes for the LOOK Pivot 15/18 must be accurately located using a gauge (jig) or template, and the holes must be drilled correctly. A template sticker for the Brake Lock/Bail Assembly is included in the kit.
We also sell the LOOK-CAST Jig Attachment, which can be attached to the current LOOK gauge Adult Mounting Template (FCFF001).
If you would like us to install your skis, please bring them to our location in Obihiro, Hokkaido, or send them to us. From October to March, we will install the skis within 2 weeks of arrival and return them to you. The installation fee is ¥6,600 (tax included). For skis that have already been fitted with other bindings, there will be a small additional fee for filling holes and adjusting unevenness. The customer is responsible for the round-trip shipping fee when sending the skis to us. If you have any questions or concerns about installation, please contact us. If you would like us to install the skis for you, please add the CAST Freetour installation fee to your cart and purchase it at the same time.
CAST Freetour 2.0 Specifications
CAST Freetour 2.0 Specifications
- Color: CAST Purple
- Brake width: 95mm/115mm/130mm
- Release value range:
- Look Pivot 15 DIN/ISO 6 - 15
- Look Pivot 18 DIN/ISO 8 - 18
- Elastic travel (range of motion): 45mm (toe), 28mm (heel)
- Compatible soles: GripWalk ISO 23223 (Grip Walk) / Alpine ISO 5355 (Alpine sole) / Touring ISO 9523 (Touring sole)
- Climbing support: 8°, 12°
- Materials: A7075 (super duralumin) machined aluminum, POM (polyacetal), stainless steel
- Walk mode total weight: 1,016g (one side, brake width 115mm, GripWalk/Alpine AFD, including screws)
- Tech Toe: 87g
- Base plate: 59g (including screw)
- Pivot 15/18 heel piece: 774g (brake width 115mm, including screw)
- Brake Lock/Bail Assembly: 96g (including screw)
- Gliding mode total weight: 1,343g (one side, brake width 115mm, GripWalk/Alpine AFD, including screws)
- Pivot 15/18 Toe Pedestal & AFD: 414g (GripWalk/Alpine AFD) / 408g (Touring AFD)
- Base plate: 59g (including screw)
- Pivot 15/18 heel piece: 774g (brake width 115mm, including screw)
- Brake Lock/Bail Assembly: 96g (including screw)
What's included in the product
What's included in the product
- LOOK Pivot 15/18 Toe Piece (Toe Pedestal, GripWalk/Alpine AFD installed) x 2
- LOOK Pivot 15/18 heel piece (brake installed) x 2
- Tech Toe × 2
- Base plate × 2
- Brake Lock/Bail Assembly × 2
- Screw x 1 set
- Touring AFD × 2
- Tech Toe/Toe Piece Pouch x 1
- Brake Lock template sticker x 1
- CAST Sticker × 1
- LOOK manual × 1
Notes on using CAST Freetour 2.0
Notes on using CAST Freetour 2.0
- Make sure to carry the Tech Toe or Pivot toe piece when not in use in your backpack.
- To remove the toe piece, press and hold the silver release button in the center of the Base Plate and slide it backwards. Also, if there is snow or ice on the Base Plate, remove it before installing it.
- To lock the brakes, raise the Brake Lock and press down with your boot or with your finger. To release the Brake Lock, grasp the tip of the brake and push it inward to release it.
- Raise the lever toward you to secure the Tech Toe. When doing so, be careful not to raise the lever too much and make it stick. Two notches are usually sufficient.
Regarding CAST Freetour shipping charges
Regarding CAST Freetour shipping charges
If you are only ordering delivery, shipping is free.
If you are having the installation done by other means than bringing the board to our company, you will need to send us the board you want to have installed at your own expense.
Please refer to the following link when sending your request.
(A round trip ticket to Hokkaido usually costs around ¥4,000 - ¥6,000.)
Yamato Transport: Ski delivery service
Japan Post: Ski Yu-Pack
Warranty for CAST Freetour 2.0
Warranty for CAST Freetour 2.0
CAST products strive to make only the highest quality products to withstand the rigors of skiing. No one wants the downtime of having to shuttle gear back and forth for warranty reasons.
CAST's products are proven to be strong and durable, and we want to ensure that you can use your products for years to come. CAST covers your product against any issues that may arise due to manufacturing defects.
The standard warranty period is two years from the date of purchase, but we will also consider warranty issues beyond the standard two year period.
CAST® Freetour 2.0 voids any warranty, manufacturer's or seller's liability on the part of Group Rossignol USA, Inc. or Look Fixations SAS. Any such remedies shall be directed to CAST. If you encounter any problems with the product, please contact us.
CAST Freetour 2.0 development story
The CAST Freetour 1.0 is a great binding and we think it's compatible with most skiers on the market. Over the years we have grown and realized that the functionality of Freetour 1.0 is dependent on the skill of the installer to mount. If the mount is out of place, it will be very difficult to replace the toe. When mounted correctly, it remains one of the best bindings on the market.
The biggest change with CAST Freetour 2.0 is that it's now a single baseplate instead of four separate tooth screw towers. The main idea was to make mounting easier. Not only is it easier to install, it is also easier for the end user to use as they no longer have to deal with four screw towers. We believe this will allow us to expand our reach to any skier who wants to own a highly versatile ski or want to go on tour someday.
We believe one change has created the next generation of hybrid bindings. The step of the brake retainer has been made slightly larger to improve brake holdability. I had to make a new Tech Toe and Toe Pedestal to accommodate the Freetour 2.0 baseplate. We've also changed the way it locks to the baseplate, making the lock button larger and sturdier. These small changes make the CAST Freetour 2.0 Pivot 15/18 lighter than the Freetour 1.0, making it more fun, easier to use, and more comfortable to carry in the backcountry.
At this time, there are no upgrade kits for sale for CAST Freetour 2.0. To use the CAST Freetour 2.0 system, you will need to purchase a set with this binding LOOK Pivot 15/18 CAST Purple. This is a step toward obtaining TUV certification in the future, which certifies the safety and functional effectiveness of all kinds of products, including mechanical, electronic equipment, and medical products. This means that the Freetour 2.0 with this LOOK Pivot 15/18 CAST Purple has been factory tested for safety and functional effectiveness and is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
