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| Voile Hardwire 3-Pin Telemark
Binding: Product Review |
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| What the TelemarkSki staff thinks... |
What the manufacturer's Marketing Dept. thinks...
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What independent testers think... |
The Hardwire 3-Pin binding is an incredibly versatile system that combines the benefits of a rigid wire and compression springs with the touring freedom of a three-pin.
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The Voile Hardwire 3-Pin Telemark Binding is the one of most unique of all telemark bindings in the marketplace. Is is a combination of traditional design and new technology.
The 3-pin and bail toe box is adjustable to provide the best boot/binding fit and performance of any telemark binding available. Add the internal compression spring cartridge heel assembly and you have a uniquely versatile binding. The Hardwire 3-pin heel assembly can be locked on the LP heel for no heel resistence uphill ski touring. You will be amazed at the difference in ski touring without a heel assembly attached to your boot. More importantly it is a redundant system for extended backcountry touring.
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 Hardwire 3-Pin toe box is manufactured from 6000 series aluminum and is tempered to a hardness of T6. Further the steel bail is tempered and embossed to provide incredible long term durability.
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 an 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.
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Skiing magazine:
"Old school means tried and true in this simple three-pin rig. Unlatch the heel throw for touring; then snap is back on when it's time to attack. While pins and cables may seem redundant, if you break a cable in the backcountry, you can still get home."
Powder Magazine:"...the Voile Hardwire 3-pin has re-emerged as a quiet favorite for backcountry aficionados. Voile's tried-and-true 3-pin design, securing your boot toe, allows you to ascend without cable resistance. On the way down, simply fasten the cable cartridges for bomber control and power transfer. Plus, should your cables fail-highly unlikely given Voile's track record for endurance-you can always get home with just the 3-pin." |
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