For the price, not a bad choice

By Jam101324332 Ranked #67 - Telemark Bindings January 3, 2012

I've owned a single pair of these since 2005 with MidStiffs and they've been mounted on three different skis since then (Volkl Outback, a cheap pair of Dynastar alpines, and currently K2 Shuksans). In that time I've also used G3's Targa extensively, and recently got my first pair of Hammerheads.

I have skied these with an older Scarpa T1 and most recently with Garmont Ener-G (three buckles)

While the Hammerheads are by far the most active and durable binding of what I've experienced, I have never been dissatisfied with my O3s with what I've used them for - 85% lift-served in Colorado, and 15% backcountry/touring. They've been reliable, and as long as I check the tension when I start out in the morning, I've never had a problem with the tensioning changing. Nor have I ever popped out of the binding in anything other than a fall. And I ski quite aggressively, having progressed from an east-coast-alpine past.

Between these and the Targas - I choose O3s because of the more active feel.

An under-rated binding, worth your consideration for the proper skis (nothing too beefy). If you're driving big skis, or 100% focused on area skiing, look elsewhere (Hammerhead or perhaps BD O2).

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