Bindings for fat waxless tele skis

Doug G · Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 2295 Location: Oregon

Rossi BC125 or Voile Vector BC.....

At the risk of beating a dead horse!

Which binding would you or did you put on there?

climbhoser · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:31 pm Post subject:

Would entirely depend upon the terrain you aim to ski. I really like the idea of this ski either with a light(er) duckbill boot and Switchbacks or a light(er) AT boot like F3s or TLT5s with Dynafit-type.

My only issue is that where I see mucho value in this type of ski it can be a PITA to take a Dynafit brand binding because of mode-switching.
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nils · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 7316 Location: tahoe

the standard switchback (not the X2) is a great choice for this application.
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nils · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 7316 Location: tahoe

I have NTN but wouldn't use them for this type of setup.
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ATScott · Joined: 24 Mar 2010 Posts: 1034

Me gots Telebulldogs on the old Karwho Guides.
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Quadzilla · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:00 pm Post subject:

I think I would go with reg Switchbacks so I could get a free pivot when using skins and some flat runouts and have a neutral binding for slogging on rolling terrain where a little resistance would be helpful. I would also consider G3's as they do pretty good with the tour heel on all terrain then flip heel lever for the decent. I have G3's on my Boundless and I like they way they work for those.
We have been touring with a guy who has BC 125's and Fritschis and I think tele bindings are way more efficient on rolling terrain and especially undulating slight rolling terrain.
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half-fast · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 207 Location: upstate ny

I'd put ntns on them because all I'd have to buy is a 2nd ski kit...

PeterK · Joined: 01 Apr 2011 Posts: 92 Location: North Tahoe

Whats the difference between the 'Standard' and X2 switchbacks?

Northwoodsbc · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 99 Location: In the trees

Randy · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 3819 Location: The Death Star

Swithbacks or bulldogs with touring parts would both be great

Dostie · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:54 pm Post subject:

PeterK · Joined: 01 Apr 2011 Posts: 92 Location: North Tahoe

Excellent comparisons, Dostie - thanks! Now I need to figure out which version is mounted to the (un)used skis I just bought...

I'm surprised how close the 01 and Switchback are in weight - I expected the switchback to be much lighter.

Gary at Tahoe · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 341 Location: Reno

++++1 on using the Switchbacks. Have a pair on my Rossi BC 125's, great all around combo.

Gary at Tahoe · Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 341 Location: Reno

++++1 on using the Switchbacks. Have a pair on my Rossi BC 125's, great all around combo.