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I have a pair of Karhu Guide BC skis, and currently have the...
By Tim McMahon
Ranked #284 - Telemark Bindings
November 17, 2009
I have a pair of Karhu Guide BC skis, and currently have the 01 on them, but am looking at something a little lighter. Would these be comparable? Or would not having the free pivot option just piss me off?
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By Jack Wizo
Ranked #1 - Telemark Bindings
May 22, 2011
01's on the Guide?! Talk about overkill! Waaaaaaaayyyyy heavy binding for such a light ski. I'd get some Voile Switchbacks for those, or even just some 3 Pin Hardwires. The Voile's would be far lighter and far cheaper while giving you all the support and rigidity you'd need for those waxless Karhu Guides. Yeah, I'd say that either of those Voile's would be perfect for those sticks.
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By Anonymous
January 11, 2011
Yeah, I agree with Brian. You can't really go back after having the free pivot. And look at it this way--the 01 might weigh a bit more, but it saves you lots of energy because without the free pivot you're fighting against the spring tension with every step you take, which ruins the point of saving weight.
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By Bryan Vernetson
Ranked #395 - Telemark Bindings
November 17, 2009
Honestly once you have used the O1's you will probably just be pissed off. I suppose you could try them out (demo) or something, but ultimately i think you would want your O1's back.
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