Should I get the Look SPX 13 or the Pivot 2.0 13?

If you ski park, cliffs, or aggressive freeride, get the Pivot — the turntable heel is worth the extra cost. For groomer-focused all-mountain skiing, the SPX 13 performs well and costs less.

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SPX 13 GW Ski Bindings

$279.95

Color: Black

Size(mm): 80

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Description

The Look SPX 13 GW is Look's workhorse all-mountain binding built around two pieces of genuine engineering: a Full Action toe with 45mm of lateral elastic travel and 180-degree multi-directional release, and an SPX heel with 27mm of vertical elastic travel. In practical terms, that elastic margin is what separates a binding that chatters you loose on a rough groomer from one that holds you through it — the SPX 13 absorbs impact and deformation without pre-releasing, then returns energy back into your boot rather than dissipating it. The DIN range runs 4–13, which covers a wide swath of skiers from lighter intermediates up to heavier, more aggressive advanced skiers who need the upper end of that scale. Boot compatibility is dual-standard: it accepts both traditional Alpine soles (ISO 5355) and GripWalk soles (ISO 23223), so if you're on a modern boot with a rockered GripWalk sole you don't need to look elsewhere. Brake widths run B80, B90, B100, and B110 — match the brake to within about 15mm of your ski's waist width. Weight comes in at 1110g per half-pair, which is on the heavier side of this category; it's not a weight-weenie binding.

This binding is well-suited for confident intermediate through aggressive advanced skiers who spend most of their time on-piste or in all-mountain terrain and need retention and shock absorption over light weight. That said, there are clear cases where it's the wrong call: if your DIN setting sits above 13 — heavy skiers, very aggressive Type III skiers, or expert big-mountain riders — step up to the Look Pivot 14 GW or Pivot 18, which offer higher DIN ceilings and the Pivot's turntable heel for even longer elastic travel and deeper retention. On the other end, if your calculated DIN setting is in the 3–6 range, the minimum-DIN-4 floor on the SPX 13 is not a problem in the middle of the range, but a lighter skier or beginner who genuinely belongs on a DIN 3 would be better served by the Look NX 10 GW or NX 11 GW, which are tuned for lower release values and easier entry. The SPX 13 GW also does not accept touring or tech boot soles — if you're mixing resort and backcountry in the same boot, this is not your binding; look at a dedicated MNC (multinorm) option instead.

DIN	4-13
Weight	1,110g per binding
Stand Height	19.5mm
Sole Compatibility	Alpine + GripWalk
Construction	Composite + metal FDC toe, SPX oversized-pivot heel
Best For	Advanced — higher DIN for aggressive all-mountain

Details

Type: Ski Bindings
Vendor: Look

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Look SPX 13 GW

SPX family · 25/26

DIN 4–13

35791113151821

Light / BeginnerHeavy / Expert

Brake Widths

Choose a brake equal to or slightly wider than your ski waist

Boot Sole

GripWalkAlpine

The higher-DIN SPX. Same conventional heel design as the SPX 11 with 27mm of vertical elasticity and 45mm toe lateral travel, but goes up to DIN 13 for stronger skiers. The oversize heel pivot improves power transmission compared to the 11.

This sits in an interesting spot — cheaper and lighter than the Pivot 2.0 13, but without the turntable heel. If you're a strong all-mountain skier who doesn't do park or cliff drops, the SPX 13 gives you everything you need at a lower price.

Best For

Strong intermediate to advanced all-mountain skiers who want a solid binding at a fair price and don't need turntable-heel retention.

Not For

Park skiers or anyone who regularly takes big drops — the conventional heel can't match the Pivot's elastic travel under impact.

Common Questions

Should I get the Look SPX 13 or the Pivot 2.0 13?: If you ski park, cliffs, or aggressive freeride, get the Pivot — the turntable heel is worth the extra cost. For groomer-focused all-mountain skiing, the SPX 13 performs well and costs less.