22 Designs new NTN binding!
- Johnny
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22 Designs new NTN binding!
Wooooooaaaaah! Only 15 seconds, but I'm sooooooo excited!
It doesn't seem to be releasable but who cares, Freerides don't release anyway...
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It doesn't seem to be releasable but who cares, Freerides don't release anyway...
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Re: 22 Designs new NTN binding!
Telemark Skier Magazine still exists? Really? http://www.telemarkskier.com/
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Re: 22 Designs new NTN binding!
And what are the benefits?
I suspect minus release (can't really stand this one), but plus free pivot (do not care much; unrestrictive RoM is much more important IME).
p.s. aha, it's on EYT...
I couldn't care less about step-in (Rottefella approach is good enough for me), but why non-tech toe?
The metal bail is so 1970s...
Metal bail will eat your boots, it's metal-on-plastic.
Likewise, NTN false-heel hook is metal-on-plastic too.
Metal-on-metal seems much more robust.
Moreover, tech toe opens the way for forward release (in case the ski tip hits an obstacle under the show).
It's been reported that TTS already released this way.
And yes I'm all for changing TLT tech norm to TLT v.2 with wider heel pin spacing (better edge control) and stronger heel pins (there were breakages). Then, imagine having TLT v.2 fitting on false heel...
I suspect minus release (can't really stand this one), but plus free pivot (do not care much; unrestrictive RoM is much more important IME).
p.s. aha, it's on EYT...
I couldn't care less about step-in (Rottefella approach is good enough for me), but why non-tech toe?
The metal bail is so 1970s...
Metal bail will eat your boots, it's metal-on-plastic.
Likewise, NTN false-heel hook is metal-on-plastic too.
Metal-on-metal seems much more robust.
Moreover, tech toe opens the way for forward release (in case the ski tip hits an obstacle under the show).
It's been reported that TTS already released this way.
And yes I'm all for changing TLT tech norm to TLT v.2 with wider heel pin spacing (better edge control) and stronger heel pins (there were breakages). Then, imagine having TLT v.2 fitting on false heel...
I like all kinds of snow. The only poor snow I know of is ice. That better be climbed.
Re: 22 Designs new NTN binding!
I wonder if this means Bomber will have a NTN Bomber Bishop sooner than later?
(Rottefella is making the license easy to acquire.)
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(Rottefella is making the license easy to acquire.)
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- bogon
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Re: 22 Designs new NTN binding!
Non-releasable Bomber Bishop w/o free pivot and ability to install ski crampons? No thanx.
I like all kinds of snow. The only poor snow I know of is ice. That better be climbed.
- Johnny
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- Ski style: Dancing with God with leathers / Racing against the machine with plastics
- Favorite Skis: Redsters, Radicals, XCD Comps, Objectives and S98s
- Favorite boots: Alpina Alaska XP, Alfa Guards, Scarpa TX Comp
- Occupation: Full-time ski bum
Re: 22 Designs new NTN binding!
Metal on plastic or not, it looks unbreakable!
/...\ Peace, Love, Telemark and Tofu /...\
"And if you like to risk your neck, we'll boom down Sutton in old Quebec..."
"And if you like to risk your neck, we'll boom down Sutton in old Quebec..."