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Black Diamond O1 Telemark Ski Binding

Item #BLD0685 | 213 in Stock
5 Star Rating

Great binding

By Ranked #631 - Telemark Bindings January 2, 2008

I briefly tried these bindings on a friend's skis last year and couldn't believe the difference in reduced friction and fatigue, so I bought a pair this year. Huge difference! I was on a pair of Rottefella Cobra bindings coupled with K2 Workstinx (heavy, with 2 layers of metal). Good bindings on the downhill, but really produced a lot of leg fatigue on the uphills. I found I was much slower and a lot more tired arriving at huts. This year on the 01, the difference is dramatic. I pulled a sled plus wore a pack and felt good arriving at the hut. On the downhill, they are very stiff and responsive. Switching between the two modes is easy. Terrific binding thus far.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
stainless steel, plastic 
Climbing Bars Included:
no 
Riser Included:
yes 
Riser Height:
27.5 mm 
Weight:
(midstiff) 3 lb 11 oz 
Recommended Use:
backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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