Summary - The Hardwire is a popular tele
binding that has compression spring cartridges connected to
the toe piece by solid metal wires. It's got great edging
power and a somewhat neutral flex.
Similar to the Rottefella Cobra, the Hardwire uses rigid cables
to connect compression springs to the toe. Not quite as activel
as the R8 binding, the Hardwire skis more like the R6. The
wires and spring cartridges have been beefed up over the past
few years, and the result is a very durable binding. A ramped
riser reduces rocker launch - and is compatible with the new
four-hole standard (works with K2's pre-drilled binding inserts).
You can take the Hardwire into the backcountry, but it performs
best on the resort with mid-height or larger boots. |
The Voile Hardwire Telemark Binding is as hardcore as they come.
It features performance, durability, and design characteristics not found in any other telemark binding.
The tempered stainless steel Hardwire connecting rods provide superior lateral control and excellent on-snow performance. The Hardwire rods attach to the toe box via smooth brass pivot point and the toe box is guarded from wear with a thin stainless steel wafer. Compression spring cartridges spin for easy adjustment to your boot size.
The 6000 series aluminum, heat-treated T6 toe box, has a tight tolerance boot fit for unsurpassed performance. The 1/4" crossbar is stamped out of solid bar stock with a 100 ton press and it is un-breakable. That's right un-breakable!
The 20mm V-120 riser is molded from superior strength glass-filled nylon. The riser platform is ramped to eliminate complications from the natural curve or "rocker" of a telemark boot. Other high performance design characteristics include a wide ball-of-foot platform riser and wide LP Heel platform for superior ski edge control. The V-120 riser has a industry standard 4-hole pattern in order to mount directly to skis with pre-installed threaded inserts.
The wide LP Heel platform accepts our LP climbing wire for uphill ski touring. Unique to the LP Heel is recessed notches for the climbing wire to prevent bending when touring on steep traverses. Further details include an LP spacer to prevent excessive wear on the ski top-sheet from the pivoting climbing wire.Available in 2 binding sizes for your boot. |
Backcountry magazine: ".beefed-up,
tempered aluminum toe plate and stronger toe bar, this hardwired,
compression-sprung cable binding has just about everything
one could ask for in a telemark binding.For the ultimate
in versatility, the 3-pin Hardwire gives those who prefer
a completely free heel on the climb the option to pop off
the hardwire cables. These bindings are also available in
Voile's release CRB system."
Couloir: ".The addition of Voile's ramped riser will
also slightly increase the active flex of this binding and
reduce rocker launch. Unfortunately that also has the consequence
of impeding touring freedom, but only by a couple of degrees.
Voile added stronger hardened steel rods for the HW cables
and put the pivot point about 1.5 cm forward of where it
is on the 3-Pin HW for a more neutral feel..Skiers who like
the HW tend to ski mid-range boots and skis, experience
frequent good snow, or have the skills not to care what
the conditions are like. Another Voile value binding that
many are attracted to for its clean design and function."
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