For skiers who run high DIN and ski hard, the Tyrolia Protector+ Attack 16 GW is the top of the Protector+ Attack family. It mounts the burly Attack toe to the Protector heel and its full heel release, giving aggressive skiers a binding that holds when conditions get rough and still protects when a fall goes wrong. This version ships without a brake, so the brake is selected and added separately to match the ski.

Why we like it:

It is hard to look past the safety engineering: the Protector heel releases laterally as well as vertically, a design Tyrolia ties to a substantial drop in ACL strain during backward-twisting falls. Getting that in a binding with a 16 DIN ceiling and a low 21mm stand height is genuinely rare.

Who it's for:

Expert, hard-charging skiers who ski at high DIN settings across trail, park, and big terrain. The 5-16 DIN range is built for heavier and more aggressive skiers who need a high release ceiling. It is also a strong pick for any expert who wants release-safety engineering without giving up power or durability.

Highlights:

At the back, the HR Pro Heel carries Tyrolia's Full Heel Release, releasing vertically and a full 180 degrees laterally, with the rotation only triggering once loads get high enough to threaten the boot. The FR PRO3 Toe is the brand's stout freeski toe, paired with a metal AFD that handles repeated step-ins and keeps boot release consistent. A low 21mm stand height and a 3mm ramp keep the stance neutral and planted, which matters when you are loading the binding hard. It is GripWalk compatible and built in Austria. This SKU comes without a brake, so a brake is added at setup to match the ski waist.

Things to consider:

This is a heavy binding at roughly 1290 grams per foot, so it is not the choice for a weight-conscious build. It is a flat alpine binding with no walk mode. Because it ships brakeless, factor in selecting and fitting the correct brake width as part of the setup.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Protector+ Attack 16 GW accepts alpine (ISO 5355) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) adult boot soles. Since this version ships without a brake, a brake must be selected separately; Tyrolia offers it in 95, 110, and 120mm widths, and the brake should just clear the ski's waist. Given the high DIN range, a certified technician should handle mounting, brake fitting, and the release-setting check.