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G3 Targa Ascent S/S Telemark Ski Binding w/Leashes
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Thanks to the stainless steel toe plate and heel tube, the G3 Targa Ascent S/S Telemark Ski Binding takes on your hardcore backcountry challenges and handles your fat skis with ease. This binding's pivoting toe plate, pole-activated climbing heel, and secure downhill mode increase your backcountry performance, which means you can leave your AT buddies in the dust. This G3 binding's front switch allows the toe plate to pivot as you hike uphill so you don't have to fight against the resistance of a fixed plate. The Targa Ascent S/S's pole-activated climbing heel pops up easily and gives you a more secure hold on steep climbs. Once you're at the top, flip the Ascent S/S's front switch—a sturdy retention bar secures the binding in place for your downhill attack.
Bottom Line: Crazy strength and durability for your hard-charging ski season.
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Great Binding
By: Kyle R.
July 19, 2011
These are probably the best back country binding I've used. They are fairly light while still providing good support. I have these mounted on a pair of G3 Tonic and rock them round the Italian Alps for 7 days and they were terrific. Two others also had these binding and they all help up great. Probably one of the best parts is that because the way the binding bends, you're able to use the crampons while the heal risers are flipped up. Great for those steep icy hills. I haven't had the problems with the heal flipping downs, but I believe it's all in who installs the heal risers and if they do it right. Mine were just fine but another member in my group risers would filp down occasionally.
All in all this is a great binding all around binding.
Is the G3 Targa Ascent S/S only for men? Or women too?
Is the G3 Targa Ascent S/S only for men? Or women too?
By: Debbie Drain
October 23, 2009
they are for anyone, but G3 makes a women's version, the elle ascent.
By: geoff blachman
October 31, 2009
Crap
By: Jack Wizo
January 4, 2010
I bought the stainless steel Ascents because I wanted more durability. I thought these would be my favorite binding. At the shop, they tried to sell me Hammerheads, and I didn't listen.
After breaking three cables in one season, I decided to switch to the HH. Fortunately, I was working at Grand Targhee and the 22 Designs guys hooked me up with a pair. I have since tried Switchbacks, Cobras, Targas, BD's, and NTNs. The only binding I've found to rival the HH is the Bomber Bishop binding, which is no longer manufactured. Fortunately, I managed to sell my Ascents for $150, and cut my losses.
The Ascents not only broke, but they didn't give me nearly the power and performance of the Hammerhead. If you're looking for a backcountry, free pivot binding, get the Axl, from 22 Designs.
I would not recommend the Ascent to anyone. The HH or Axl, I'd recommend to everyone.
By: RT_in_VT
September 16, 2010
Totally agree here...I had some targas that I learned on and thought getting these would take it to the next level. I honestly was not impressed and had bad experiences with both the touring feature icing up really badly and not having enough response/power to drive bigger skis. Im going with the HH Axl this year.
Did g3 ever fix the problem with the heel lifter from falling
Did g3 ever fix the problem with the heel lifter from falling down while hiking?
By: ed jacobs
February 22, 2009
Colin,Thank's for your answer.
I ski in the wasatch a lot, and have spoken to a few other people,and they seem to have the same problem with the heel lifters. If your going up a very steep slope in varible conditions they keep falling down. I switched to the Voile switchback and it seems to work a lot better,plus it dosn't ice up as much.--- ed jacobs
By: ed jacobs
May 20, 2009
I've never heard of the heal lifters falling down. Maybe yours were mounted in the wrong spot.
By: Colin
May 17, 2009
Best touring binding I've used
By: Colin
May 17, 2009
Amazing binding! I've hardly had a problem with them for two years and my wife skis on a pair too. I've also got a pair of skis with BD 01s which I dread skiing on because I'm always wondering how many problems will I have with them today. These bindings rarely ice up, and if they do the mechanism is easy to free of ice, unlike the BD01s. The heal lifters are phenominal and smooth.
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Great Binding
These are probably the best back country binding I've used. They are fairly light while still providing good support. I have these mounted on a pair more...
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Binding Type:
- telemark
- Climbing Bars Included:
- yes, climbing heel
- Climbing Bar Height:
- 70 mm
- Riser Included:
- yes
- Riser Height:
- 40 mm
- Weight:
- 55.7 oz
- Recommended Use:
- telemark skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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