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Karhu 7tm All Mountain Telemark Binding - 2004

Karhu 7tm All Mountain Telemark Binding - 2004

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Karhu 7tm All Mountain Telemark Binding - 2004

The Karhu 7tm All Mountain Telemark Binding is the only telemark binding on the planet with the convenience of step-in and the safety of ISO/DIN certified release. Far more than just a gimmick releasable binding, the 7tm has repeatedly proven itself with numerous wins in the Telemark World Cup. The 7tm All Mountain is the most versatile of the series, customizable with brakes, risers and climbing bars to meet the specific needs of your terrain and style of choice, or you can use it as is for a lightweight, bulletproof basic binding. The natural height of the binding is 15mm off the ski and an additional riser is available to make it 25mm off the ski. Unmatched safety, incredible performance and awesome customizability make the 7tm a superior telemark binding. NOTE: Brakes, additional Riser Plate, and Climbing Bars not included.

Bottom Line: Don't mess around with safety, or with performance.

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Rating for this product: 5

The best releasable tele binding out there

By:
March 9, 2005

I love them. They excel as a pure Tele binding. For those who like bindings with extra beefy springs and rear pivot point (which really stiffen up when you flex the boot), these are not for you. Instead, the 7tm has a very nice, neutral feel. I have G3 bindings on another pair of skis, and prefer the 7tm. The G3's seem slightly too stiff, and I prefer the slight ramp in the baseplate of the 7tm to the flat plate of the G3, which makes me feel like I'm always tipping forward ("rocker launch"). I don't notice any less control with the 7tm: there's absolutely no slop or looseness.

The release mechanism is unobtrusive and works flawlessly. I haven't experienced any undesirable or unexpected releases, and reattaching the binding plate to the base couldn't be easier.

Complaints? Price, firstly. Although I bought mine last year on sale from Backcountry.com, so the price was comparable to the regular price of most other Tele bindings. Secondly, the climbing bails aren't included. This is unforgivable, as they'll cost you another $25. Brakes aren't included either, but I've never felt the need for those myself.

One last point: if you want a releasable binding and like a stiffer binding -- at the 2005 OR show, Karhu were demoing a 7tm variant ("7tm Power") with a removable underfoot pivot pin which makes the binding more 'active'.

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Rating for this product: 5

Karhu 7tm bindings

By:
February 7, 2005

I have used Voile release plate bindings, Skyhoy bindings, and now the Karhu releasable bindings with riser plates. I have hit binding edges before when in the Goat mountains in WA and was worried about laying the boards over too far on hard pack, kicking the edges out when skiing fast and turning as hard as possible, especially when rocketing from edge to edge. At last, I have found a great releasable binding that is easy to set up and use. I bought the ski brakes and the heel latch strap to keep everything where it needs to be and I love the combined effect. I can feverishly turn from edge to edge, putting torque and chatter on the bindings when turning fast on steep hard pack. They release only when they need to, which is what I want. It is glorious to have these work so smoothly, staying put in the wild outback. After each run, I stop, breathless, and laugh out loud. This is true love.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Steel 
Climbing Bars:
No 
Riser:
Yes 
Riser Height:
15mm 
Internal Compression Springs:
No 
Weight:
1430g 
Recommended Use:
Free-heeling in avalanche country 
Warranty:
1 year 

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