We've found and fallen victim to the #1 flaw of the new NTN binding...it is designed for boot sizes 26.5-31 MONDO and none of our feet are that big! Sorry, we'll post personal reviews as soon as we get someone with less-than-little feet to help us out (hopefully early this fall)! Feel free to share your feedback with us!
The Soft binding is Orange in color; the Medium is
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The New Telemark Norm is here!
With the NTN system, the boot is gripped firmly in the binding, independent of the spring tension. There is a direct connection between the ball of the foot and the ski. The flex pattern is consistent and adjustable with Power Tubes. With 75m cable bindings, this connections is indirect and flex is often variable.
Big turns, air, fat powder and fat skis. That's modern telemarking. It deserves a bold, new standard worthy of its bold, new skiers.
Unmatched edge control
Increased lateral stability
Four cartridges indexed for dialed performance
Easy hands-free on/off
Free-pivot touring mode
Ski brake compatible
Symmetrical (no left and right)
1800 grams/pair
Soon to be releasable
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Couloir magazine: "The long awaited NTN binding from Rottefella has arrived! And how! Is it the Holy Grail of telemark bindings? If Holy means perfect, then no. But if it means you will feel more righteous while genuflecting through your tele dance, it certainly delivers a holier than thou tele turn, especially when it comes to holding an edge on the band of telemark - dicy, icy snow...best suited for the aggressive skier who demands the best downhill performance available with the freedom to nab fresh tracks out of bounds, whether that be slackountry or backcountry... "
Powder Magazine: "The NTN (New Telemark Norm), touted as the next revolution in tele technology, will certainly have its audience - as well as its detractors. Here's how it works: Compatible with duckbill-less tele boots, the binding secure point is below the ball of the boot - not the toe or the heel. So there's no heel throw or cable, and the binding is engaged to the boot by activating a lever in front of the toe. Resistance is provided by springs located below the ball of the boot, available in five different strengths. How does it ski? In our experience, the NTN felt torsionally solid on edge and for making...parallel alpine turns. So it's very powerful and fast, but hose who prefer deep knee bends might find themselves wishing for the freedom of a cable. The NTN, which is not yet DIN-releasable but has brakes, also comes with a free-pivot touring mode and a climbing bar."
Skiing magazine: "Rottefella's New Telemark Norm binding attaches under your boot's forefoot, making your ski-and-boot system more responsive. It's cable-free, has an AT-like touring mode and adjustable stiffness - and releases under pressure. So far, it works only with the Scarpa Terminator and Crispi EVO boots. Our testers found the binding powerful, responsive, and user-friendly. Gripes: The ski-brake lever is too far forward - and gets in the way of stepping in. Ice buildup on the toe plate might be problematic.
Props: Effortlessly switches from touring to downhill mode - and back." |
