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Garmont 7tm Power Releasable Telemark Binding
After 45+ yrs skiing without (major) mishap, I now sport a steel...
By Ralph
Ranked #403 - Telemark Bindings
September 27, 2009
After 45+ yrs skiing without (major) mishap, I now sport a steel plate in/on my right ankle from a near "perfect" low-speed twist incident in Feb 08. I missed last season (in Abu Dhabi) but need to get back into it - however, not without releasing bindings. So I can understand my options, would someone be willing to list what the credible alternatives are to the Garmont 7tm. I ski slopes only... fairly aggressive (for age), 190#, 6'-23. Thanks much, Ralph
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By Ralph
Ranked #403 - Telemark Bindings
October 6, 2009
Thanks for the advice Alexander - Much appreciated.
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By Alexander Klivecka
September 28, 2009
That's a bummer Ralph, sorry to hear about your ankle. We've got the Voile Hardwire (http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Voile-Hardwire-CRB-Telemark-Binding/VOL0004M.html) which I've skied on and personally don't like very much. Never skied on the Garmonts, but the movable pivot point on them is similar to the Hammerheads, and will give you the ability to transfer more power to the turn if you are a more aggressive skier. The classic side-of-foot cartridge style is OK for cruising, but I've always preferred the option of increasing the torque and leverage of the binding with a movable pivot point. I'd go with the Garmonts.
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