What We Know So Far About the Upcoming Telemark Binding

The telemark skiing community has recently noticed a new name appearing in an ATK Bindings® catalog: ATK Newmark Lite. While the binding has not yet been officially released, the catalog provides the first insight into ATK’s renewed focus on modern NTN telemark equipment.

At telemark-skiing.info, we closely follow the evolution of telemark gear, and this article summarizes what is currently known — with an important disclaimer:
all information below is based on catalog materials only and may be subject to change once ATK publishes the official release.

A New Chapter for ATK and Telemark Skiing

According to the catalog text, ATK positions the Newmark Lite as a modern reinterpretation of its historic telemark binding, adapted to the current generation of NTN® boots.

The concept reflects ATK’s core philosophy:
designing lightweight, technically advanced systems that remain intuitive and practical for skiers in real mountain conditions.

The Newmark Lite appears to target touring-oriented telemark skiers who value low weight, clean mechanics, and efficient transitions between uphill and downhill modes.

TeleLever System: One Lever, Two Modes

One of the most interesting features shown in the catalog is the TeleLever system.

Based on the diagrams:

The toe piece opens fully for easy step-in
A first lever click sets the binding into ascent mode
A second lever movement engages the hook with the boot sole, preparing the binding for descent

This single-lever approach suggests faster transitions and reduced complexity — an important factor for ski touring and long days in the mountains.

Weight, Materials, and Compatibility (Catalog Data)

According to the catalog specifications:

Weight: 340 g (per binding unit, as stated)
Materials:
- Aluminum 7075
- POM
- Stainless steel
Heel risers:
- Flat
- +28 mm
Boot compatibility:
- NTN® boots (small / large)

These numbers place the Newmark Lite among the lightest NTN telemark bindings shown by ATK so far, at least on paper.

⚠️ Important: These specifications are taken directly from the catalog and are not yet confirmed by an official ATK product release.

Design and Construction Observations

Visually, the Newmark Lite follows ATK’s recognizable design language:

CNC-machined aluminum components
Compact toe piece
Clean, minimalist construction
Orange colorway shown in the catalog images

The catalog also references proprietary ATK technologies such as:

Snowpack Proof System, intended to reduce snow buildup
A toe piece designed to efficiently transmit ski impulses during turns

How these features perform on snow remains to be seen and will only be clear after official testing and rider feedback.

No Official Release Yet

At the time of publication:

❌ No official ATK press release
❌ No confirmed launch date
❌ No final retail specifications

ATK has confirmed to us that an official presentation is planned, but further details have not yet been disclosed.

👉 We are currently waiting for ATK Bindings® to publish the official release, including final specifications, pricing, and high-resolution press images.