How do these ride as tele skis? What bindings?

Axls if you'll be doing any sort of backcountry riding. Hammerheads are the only other binder I'd consider for these skis. If you're considering getting this ski, you are probably a fairly aggressive skier, and for that, you want an aggressive, responsive, and active binding. 22 Designs Axl and Hammerheads are truly the best out there if you've got 75mm boots. If you're into the NTN thing, they would be a fine set to throw on the JJ. I opted for the Bluehouse Maestro instead of the JJ, because they're made right here in Utah, and have much better customer service. The 189cm Maestro is a better size for me, at 6' 150 lbs, and I love how they ski in crud, powder, or groomers. One ski quiver. I have Bomber Bishop bindings on mine, but I think Hammerheads would be just as good. Maestro's come in a 178 length, too, so they're a great ski for anyone, except real short people. Early rise, early taper tip and tail, flat camber. 134/118/131. Check them out: http://www.factorydirectskis.com/discount-skis/skis-name/skis-maestro.html Only $400, and they have the best customer service and warranty I've ever seen. Enjoy, whatever ski you may choose. Happy turns!

i have mine mounted with hammerheads and it's a great resort setup.

I also have mine mounted with hammerheads and love them. I ski them on east coast groomers and boilerplate all the time and they ski as well as my 172 Volkl T-rocks which are now collecting dust in the basement (the learning curve with transitioning to the JJs was non-existent). Yet to test them on powder but pretty sure they'll be ok there. My mind is blown by how well these things ski out here! Can't wait to get them into something deeper. FYI - I have the 185s (I'm 6'0" and 160 lbs). Mounted boot center (forget about chord center with these skis...you'll be really short on tail length). I bounce around between setting 3 and 4 on the hammerheads with these skis, depending on conditions. 4 for quick edge transfers, 3 for big turns or ice where I need to hold position more.