There is little different in tele mode between Outlaw and Axl, except that Outlaw, as is true with all NTN bindings, delivers better edge control, in any mode, tele and parallel. That’s not to say that there weren’t a few issues with the first legit production run of Outlaws, there were. If you lift and twist, almost simultaneously, your toe will stay forward, allowing the duckbutt to slide out of the clutches of the claw. This means it parallels like no 75mm binding can thanks to the inherent edging power of NTN. The amount of power you need to make your boot/binding/ski system perform correctly on several factors: 1 - Boot bellows flex: the stiffer the boot bellows the more effort is needed to flex the boot. Fab is a Val d’Isere legend, a Frenchman who speaks English with an Ozzie accent due to many back-to-back winters in Val d’Isere and Threadbow Australia. For next season the toe piece will be modified with a larger radius at this critical corner to prevent cracking. Finally, the NTN binding provides more lateral rigidity than a typical telemark binding by replacing the cable around your heel with a sturdy plastic plate that grips to the sole of your boot. I saw one Outlaw owner get frustrated when, even after a season of use, it took six tries each to get in to both bindings. Luckily, garage-minded tinkerers and inventive creators started to innovate upon this new technology—and the increasing supply of tech-style toe pieces—to develop a new breed of light, … Can you provide any details? We're too busy 75mm Telemark; NTN; Brands Brands. Weight wise the Outlaw doesn’t set any records. Fab - That’s right, with the NTN binding you only need to buy one binding and for each ski in your bag you just mount the plate, that means you can travel light and buy loads of skis! TT - Would you recommend them to other telemark skiers and why? Less experienced free-heelers often wrongly attribute these sensations to the ski or boot. The NTN norm, new norm that binds from beneath the foot which brings a better control of the ski and more precision. 99. Instead it holds the steel flex plate that is under the toe of the boot, and if you get ‘em, the ski brakes. Fab - I can work in them, they feel stronger than non NTN, it’s quick and easy to step in and out of, and the ski brakes prevent them from sliding away - which is really important for me at work when dealing with accidents or avalanche searches. It adapts better to the larger "new generation" skis. One way that is evident is when your skis are dangling from a chairlift, your ski doesn’t droop. Was a good binding to learn on, if only because it was hard to ski! 2021 BMF/R + CHEDI. 95. For NTN bindings with power to spare, consider the Freeride or Outlaw. Fab - Quite simply because they fit me and they’re stiff. Sold Out. The reason that will really win you over though is the downhill performance because even if you’re earning turns, you’re earning for the turn, not merely the burn of the earn. Post by TeleKräusen » Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:17 am I want to hear how they flex. Can they use a transceiver for multiple burials? June 3, 2013 June 3, 2013 by Paul Forward. Maybe if the snow was softer and I could make the ski more level it’ll be okay. To which, the real world answer is, to eliminate bending over to put on a leash after simply stepping in to the binding. 0 Review(s) 0. … In general you get more precision, more stability, you can ski faster with more confidence and they cope with any snow conditions from ice to slush. TT - Thanks very much Fab; it’s great to hear from a Pro who works in the kit everyday and who has given it a thorough testing. Fab - They release like normal bindings - save your knees! In simple terms, the Outlaw is an NTN Axl. Fab - Exactly, but your airbag is your most important piece of kit because you never know how well your friends are going to react to you getting buried. We chatted to Fab Jolly - Avalanche Controller and Pisteur in Val d’Isere’s legendary off-piste area Le Fornet. Your email address will not be published. Again, hold the ski steady by putting your ski pole in the mode switch, but this time you need to hold the ski in place with more force. Check the Tele Tracks ski reviews for some independent advice on a range of brands, if you’ve got any feedback or have any kit you’d like to review, give us a shout! In that case, move you ski pole to the mode switch to hold the ski in place and push the toe forward so you can wiggle free at the duckbutt. This definitely takes practice and I can’t say I have it dialed for myself yet, but I have nailed it a few times. Even though the performance characteristics of 75mm have never been better, and it is a high level especially compared to twenty years ago, it will never get any better than it is now. With the Outlaw there is no “dead spot,” it feels instantaneous. Now, here’s the trick; as you lift your heel, twist your boot to the outside. Any decent telemarker knows there is a time and a place for parallel turns. 2021 BMF/R + GONZO. To 22D’s credit, they have been quite up front and open about all issues and their willingness to make necessary corrections. TT - Why did you decide to change to the Rottefella NTN system? So, if there is no safety release (the norm in the tele world), meaning it probably won’t come off in a fall, why bother with brakes? email; facebook; twitter; google+; linkedin; pinterest; xing; reddit; vk.com; pocket; print; Check out my tutorials at https://shop.absolutetelemark.com. The Freedom is a much better touring binding than the Freeride, with 50 degree range of motion, but even the slight touring resistance of the Freedom is more than Outlaw’s none. The pin is smaller diameter than Axl pins, and a few folks have broken them. With practice and a bit of luck it you can get your toe under the toe bar first try, and then you step down, ta da, and you’re in. $478.95 $ 478. 2021 BMF/3 + GONZO. TT - What are the main benefits of the NTN binding? The M Equipment official provider and inventor of the Meidjo telemark bindings. When weighted the ball of the foot remains in contact with the binding until the boot bellows fully compresses. Here’s our 2nd Look at the NTN Freedom binding, with more comparisons to the 22 Designs Axl and other tele bindings. The BMF is one of the few bindings that can accommodate either style of boot, 75mm or NTN. Rottefella NTN bindings and the new Outlaw NTN from 22 Design are viable options if power is your main concern. $699.00 USD. Great one of our long time buddy Alex LeBlanc dicing up some morning freshies. Not unlike Microsoft, Rottefella pretty much set the telemark standard around the world with NTN. Home > Bindings > Outlaw X Telemark Binding. 4.4 out of 5 stars 19. NTN bindings have been around for more years than many folks think, but they started out clunky and lacked the progressive and smooth flex that draws many skiers to the knee dropping life. This suggests a modified cam part is in the future, and/or a lower Hammerheel block. New binding technologies have given telemark skiers more options in how to ski down (and hike up!) its only a matter of time, Any better re: brake on the 2019-2020 version. It feels different from 75mm, the pivot point is different but I like it. Even alpine bindings, though equally simple in terms of coordination, require more force on the heel. Is telemark dying? BUY 22 Designs Outlaw It reminds me of the Hammerhead, which did have fewer year one issues, but it also had fewer moving parts. Discover now our comparison of the best Telemark Ski Bindings. Fab - No! It also features a true free pivot, and plenty of adjustable power. bogon Posts: 64 Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:09 am Location: … With the Outlaw there is no “dead spot,” it feels instantaneous. Home; Dealers & Demos; Tech Info; Team 22; About Us; FAQ's; Warranty ; Contact; Account; 0 Item; Bindings. Sold Out. It is never easy to choose from the wide range of offers. TT - So Fab - just to start with I’ve got an easy question for you - Why do you love telemark skiing? I currently ski Freeride patrol and they aren’t easy getting into on a steep terrain, I am from Austria The new Outlaw looks to be a great option with a true touring mode. Fab - Precision, safety for injury prevention and avalanche, they give me great confidence when I’m skiing and they’re so easy to step in and out of. TT - People talk about the expense of the binding but it seems Rottefella aren’t really ‘promoting’ the plate system. There are a few other reasons worth considering the Outlaw. Most 75mm bindings, even Rottefella’s Freeride, don’t really increase flex tension until the heel is lifted beyond five degrees. One can continue driving the knee forward, deeper into a telemark turn as the boot sole lifts off the ski. Taylor Johnson on the early morning hunt. This binding is light, provide a free pivot and the feeling of the downhill will satisfy all the 75mm lovers out there. I’ll try it later on in the season when we have better snow. Luckily I landed it on one ski. It was used at the time I bought it. Re: Bishop Bomber. However, sometimes your aim while kicking may be off. The boots are also great for touring and I always have skins in my pack so I can hike up something quickly and easily. $499.00 USD. He knows his stuff and he’s tested NTN kit more than most - he works in it every day, hear what he has to say…. 3.6 out of 5 stars 3. $25 - $50; $250 - $300; $300 - $400; $400 - $500; $500 - $600; … Fab - Rigidity and precision, while being very comfy. Well, they’re a bit expensive…. Recent Telemark Binding Reviews G3 Targa. Outlaw, the first American NTN binding. If you want touring efficiency with power too, Outlaw delivers that, but Olympus Mountain Gear’s Telemark Tech System is the second lightest telemark binding available, followed by Moonlight’s Tele Pure … Occupation: Avalanche Controller and Pisteur - Val d'Isere Apparently the height of the Hammerheel prevents the boot from pushing down low enough for the cam to flatten out and let the claw hook onto the duckbutt. Fab - NTN feels a lot more like alpine skiing, that’s why the French team use NTN and Crispi, you can really pressure the outside ski confidently and get it to flex. The Outlaw telemark binding is the world's first step-in NTN binding.. By adapting the Axl platform to a new connection point they built a winner, a binding with a tour mode that is proven to work reliably and switch modes easily in a steel based package known for durability with NTN’s laterally tight connection. After communicating with 22D the only thing it seems it could have been is the release lever having been tapped by the other ski in mid-air. Schwag. 2021 CHEDI. Fab - Yes, if you’ve got enough experience then do it! A few people have experienced this and 22D encourages anyone noticing a crack starting in this location to return their bindings for a replacement. Those bindings are the go-to options for touring. TeleKräusen Posts: 22 Joined: Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:42 am. Thus, they hang out as wide as they are, and sometimes that is too wide, allowing the brake wires to be hooked by the opposing foot and bent outward, either turning or touring. The technique is not the same. Rottefella introduced NTN, the New Telemark Norm in 2007 with the first green version of what would become the Freeride binding. More common was the flex plate that they hold was cracking. Outdoor Gear Exchange has specialized in Telemark Skiing since our founding in 1995. Schwag. But in the last 5 years, other manufacturers started experimenting with NTN toe cups too. What do you make of that? I think it will attract a lot of hype this season. Fab - It gives me a great bum and my wife loves it! And maximized lateral rigidity is a very sought after trait for aggressive tele skiers who want to have as much control as possible over the micro-movements of their skis. The Outlaw provides a truly free-pivot, yielding a solid 55+ degree range of frictionless motion. Weight/pr: Lg – 3 lbs., 11 oz. ", Another tasty shot of the Swedish Assassin Andreas Sjöbeck dialed and hitting his mark , Hoping your view looks something like this today wherever you are ✌. Not that it can’t or won’t, but it might not, so they make no such claim. Home; Dealers & Demos; Tech Info; Team 22; About Us; FAQ's; Warranty; Contact; Account; 0 Item; Bindings. Also available with Alpin Heel In the telemark realm of downhill performance the Outlaw is the first NTN binding that truly mimics the smooth, powerful response of the Hammerhead, arguably even better. Lynx Telemark Binding (2) Your Price: $499.95 In Stock . While brakes are an absolute convenience compared to clipping on safety leashes, their availability begs a bigger question. Without question it is the easiest binding to get into in the world, er, provided you don’t install the ski brakes. Telemark Tech Norm. Colors Colors. On my living room floor, it was easy, no problem, same with a flat spot on the snow. The BMF adds features that were never seriously considered in the original Bishop; a tele machine made for downhill performance, particularly the ability to apply all your weight to the edges of both skis which means no wiggle in your tele, just pure, precise carving. The frictionless tour mode renders that extra drag weight undetectable where it matters, on a climb. Parts. (1670 g) • Sm – 3 lbs., 8 oz. Sponsors: Surefoot, ABS, Arva, Recco. Sold Out. NTN or 75mm. Designed on the ski slopes of COLORADO and MADE IN THE USA of bomber stainless steel, aircraft grade aluminum, and carbon fiber composite. Sold Out. We’d love to hear from you…. Most 75mm bindings, even Rottefella’s Freeride, don’t really increase flex tension until the heel is lifted beyond five degrees. To overcome the spring tension of the brake, you need to kick your toe in under the toe bar to get the brake lever to lay down, and this is where you may get frustrated. The NTN binding will be 10 years old this season, and Rotte already released … G3 Targa. Conclusion Where everyone gets a bit frustrated is getting out of the binding. (c’mon Scarpa, Scott, and Crispi – we can’t hold our breath much longer) BUY NOW. Just got a pair of these mounted and skied them the first time on Sunday, 12/4/16. Top. As for convenience, it’s about the easiest binding to get in to, tele or alpine. And as you will discover, the best Telemark Ski Bindings are not always the ones at the highest prices! To get in, hold the ski steady beneath your foot by putting your ski pole in the mode switch. NTN FREERIDE BINDING 1 Review Add Your Review Rottefella’s burliest, most powerful binding that combines the power, safety, and control of an alpine binding with the freedom of a traditional tele binding, the NTN Freeride binding handles big, technical lines from Haines to Chamonix Perhaps the most disturbing development is the possibility of the toe piece cracking where it bends up from the bottom. Sold Out. FREE Shipping. The Telemark Tech System® automatically compresses the bellows first when doing a telemark turn. We chatted to Fab Jolly - Avalanche Controller and Pisteur in Val d’Isere’s legendary off-piste area Le Fornet. But if you're one of the rare breeds, and seek to explore the depth and breadth of telemark, then read on and wrap your head around the basics. It's up to you to be the navigator. (1580 g). This binding is not safe. Parts. I think I’ll go back to a leash. You need to know how to turn well before you go NTN. Not the binding you want if you are an aggressive telemarker. A lady in our UK telemark club (MCCS -biggest club in UK) broke her ankle in NTN. Your boot is loose, but still caught. For the record, 22 Designs doesn’t recommend brakes for the backcountry; I concur. More Buying Choices $49.97 (3 new offers) Whitewoods Erik Sports 75mm 3 Pin Cross Country Ski Bindings with Hardware & Backplates. This yields a touring pivot that is under your big toe, not out in front. He was understandably frustrated, but we all have bad days. Rottefella introduced NTN, the New Telemark Norm in 2007 with the first green version of what would become the Freeride binding. The Freedom is lighter, but only by a few ounces (~50 g). Bindings. Thanks to Bishop for lending me the skis and bindings. Bishop BMF Review – Telemark Binding. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It was used at the time I bought it. Bishop’s products are all made with the same agenda: to be the gold standard in Badassery, performing and powering beyond the rest. These boots are designed to provide all-day comfort, while not interfering with your performance. 2021 BMF/3 TELEMARK BINDING. Rottefella 110 Brake NTN Freeride Binding. By incorporating the Axl mode switch the Outlaw delivers something Rottefella could not do with their NTN design, provide a true free pivot with over 55 degrees of frictionless angular motion. On the market, you will find an incalculable number of models, all at different prices. There’s plenty for all of us to think about there. TT - How would you describe the difference in technique? Sometimes I parallel just because I’m cruising low angle hard snow that just burns out my quads telemarking and the snow is so hard alpine turns make more sense to hold a better edge. Integrated ski brakes help to keep the skis fastened, while three wide-open buckles and an accessible binding entry allows you easy access. Though subtle, you might notice you have more energy available on a long day. But in the last 5 years, other manufacturers started experimenting with NTN toe cups too. Outlaw X Telemark Binding (0) … Like any fully capable tele binding it has a free-pivot for touring and the easiest to engage climbing wire, the spring-loaded Hammerheel. I’ve got injected Surefoot liners which gives even more precision and keeps my feet warm - they feel like flip flops - I love working in tele’s. black; gray; green; red; white; Customer Review Customer Review & Up 5 stars and up & Up 4 stars and up & Up 3 stars and up & Up 2 stars and up & Up 1 stars and up; Prices Prices. This is my first NTN experience and so far so good. If you’ve been wondering just how good the new Rottefella NTN system actually is, and let’s face it - everyone in the telemark skiing world is talking about it - you’ll be interested in a completely independent review. Unlike the Freeride or Freedom, the cable tension originates approximately 40 mm behind pinline so there’s no waiting for the power to kick in. Depending on the rest of your priorities, it pretty much rocks there as well. Except 22 Designs makes no claim about the Outlaw offering any kind of safety release. During the telemark turn the rear foot lifts off the ski. This was my first telemark binding, and I used it for about half a season, probably 50 days. Not the binding you want if you are an aggressive telemarker. The original TTS and the clone like MoonLight binding are simple and efficient bindings and both also promises the alpine heel option. 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