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Black Diamond O1 Ski Binding

Skiing > TelemarkRated: ***** by 4 reviews.

TahoeMountainSports.com

A revolution in telemark binding design, the Black Diamond O1 Telemark Bindings has become the benchmark in reliable downhill power and control with the added bonus of resistance-free touring for uphill efficiency
Push-button activation toggles between ski/tour modes with the simple touch of your ski pole tip
In tour mode, a smooth ergonomic pivot point just behind the pin line offers efficient climbing. In ski mode, underfoot cable routing and a pair of compression-spring cartridges deliver unmatched power and a predictable, progressive flex for precision downhill performance
One-piece stainless steel toe box solidifies the binding so there won't be any breakage like other tele bindings
The solid-wire yoke heelpiece add torsional support and lateral control give it unmatched performance. With three cartridge options for customizing stiffness, the O1 is the ultimate, no-compromise freeheel binding
Available mounted or alone
Standard sizing is for over 305 mm Boot Sole Length. Small sizing is for under 305 mm Boot Sole Length
Recommendation: TMS skiers recommend the MidStiff cartridge for all around performance and durability
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Campsaver.com

Telemark skiers asked for it. Now they have it. The Black Diamond 01 telemark binding combines exceptional power and resistance-free touring with push-button tour/ski activation, their new O1 is the Freeride of freeheel bindings. In tour mode, a pivot point just behind the pin line preserves leg strength; in ski mode, underfoot cable routing and a pair of compression-spring cartridges deliver unmatched power and a predictable, progressive flex for precision downhill performance. A one-piece stainless steel toe box and solid-wire heelpiece add torsional support and lateral control. With three cartridge options for customizing stiffness, the O1 is the ultimate, no-compromise freeheel binding. No more thoughts of switching to the Dark Side and no more stepping aside for the alpine touring traitors, the next generation of telemark skiing is here!

Features:

  • One-piece stainless steel toe piece
  • Push button activation toggles between ski/tour modes
  • Small fits boot sole lengths under 305 mm
  • Solid wire yoke heelpiece
  • Standard size fits boot sole lengths over 305 mm
  • Three cartridge options for customizing stiffness
  • Underfoot cable routing

Mountain Gear

The radical O1 Binding design from Black Diamond lets you switch between resistance-free touring and high-performance downhill modes. What's more, you can switch modes by a push of the button with your ski pole. The O1 Binding doesn't make you sacrifice between touring comfort and downhill performance. Specifications based on MidStiff.

Features:

  • A choice of three binding spring cartridges lets you customize downhill flex for exceptional control
  • Choose from FreeFlex, MidStiff or Ridiculously Stiff cartridges based on your skiing style, boot selection, weight and typical snow conditions. Aggro skiers will tend towards Ridiculously Stiff, while folks that mostly ski powder will want a softer cartridge
  • Pivot point for touring is under the pin-line for the same efficient walking as an alpine touring binding
  • Underfoot cable routing and a strong one-piece stainless steel toe box maintain a consistent flex point and back-foot control

Backcountry.com

Black Diamond brings tele gear back to the forefront of high-performance backcountry riding with the Black Diamond 01 Telemark Ski Binding. They won awards from Powder Magazine, Skiing Magazine, Outside Magazine, and Couloir Magazine. A simple push with your ski pole tip releases these hard-charging telemark bindings to tour mode. The free-pivot point allows a natural stride that matches the best alpine touring bindings and keeps you low on your ski for killer balance and feel. Lock these Black Diamond bindings back down, and their under-foot compression springs provide the power and control to drop the knee, get low, and haul ass on the most critical terrain. No more compromising downhill performance for touring ease. Black Diamond gives you the best of both worlds with the 01 Telemark Ski Binding.


Paragon Sports

The ultimate high-performance tele binding, the O1 has become the benchmark in reliable downhill power and control with the added bonus of resistance-free touring for uphill efficiency.

Features:

  • *Underfoot cable routing
  • One-piece stainless steel toe piece
  • Push button activation toggles between ski/tour modes
  • Small fits boot sole lengths under 305 mm
  • Solid wire yoke heelpiece
  • Standard size fits boot sole lengths over 305 mm
  • Three cartridge options for customizing stiffness
Climbing Bars:Available separately
Color:Green Flash
Internal Compression Springs:Yes
Material:Stainless steel, plastic
Recommended Use:Backcountry telemark skiing
Riser:Yes
Riser Height:27.5mm
Warranty:1 Year
Weight:3 lbs. 11 oz. for mid-stiff, standard
Weight per pair:3 lb 11 oz

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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.

Black Diamond O2 BindingBlack Diamond O2 Binding$170.96 - $189.99
Black Diamond O3 BindingsBlack Diamond O3 Bindings$127.96 - $159.95
Black Diamond O1 Midstiff Telemark Ski BindingBlack Diamond O1 Midstiff Telemark Ski Binding$299.95
Black Diamond Telemark BindingBlack Diamond Telemark Binding$299.95

Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Free Flex
Free Flex
FreeFlex
FreeFlex
MidStiff
MidStiff
Midstiff
Midstiff
Ridiculously Stiff
Ridiculously Stiff
Midstiff Small
Midstiff Small
N/A
Small 269.96269.96    
Mdsm      299.00
Free      299.00
Rdst      299.00
Standard 269.96269.96 269.96  
Frsm      299.00
Mid      299.00
Midstiff      299.95
Free Flex      299.95
Ridiculously Stiff      299.95
N/A299.95  299.95 299.95 

Legend

  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Paragon Sports

Notes:

TahoeMountainSports.com offers this product at $299.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Black Diamond O1 Ski Binding Reviews Summary:

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To see how this product compares to others view Telemark Ski Reviews.

Reviews:

So far so good

Rating:*****

This is my first tele setup, but coming from kilowatts with marker barons, I have almost zero complaints.

My first outing on the 01's was a tour up to snowbird glacier, 2 days touring and skiing in the AK high country. The free pivot of the binding was amazing, I felt like I was simply hiking uphill with no resistance. Breaking trail in a foot of fresh snow was NO PROBLEM! With the 55 degrees of pivot it was easy to stay on top of the snow...the weight was fine, especially when compared to a AT setup.

I would highly suggest using the 01's with a fat ski and rockered tip. The power transfer to the edges was great and the feel of the cartridges engaging was really smooth. A+ for black diamond.

I had a blast on these and my only complain would be that they iced a little on the locking mechanism (but just barely...it was 30 and dumping wet snow)

eze2445687 at Backcountry.com on 10/13/2009

No tip dive

Rating:*****

I've stuck with this design since they were called skye. The underfoot cable routing creates a really active feel when you engage the springs and a really neutral feel when you are flat-footed, and that's the best praise I can offer any tele binding.

No tip dive. None. Ever.

The g3s and the rottefella binders have always made me feel a distinct tip dive effect...which I think hampers tele skiing more than any other bit of gear. These binders climb smooth and ski smooth!

Josh at Backcountry.com on 07/28/2009

Powerful but Heavy

Rating:*****

These bindings will let you go big. They are very active. They weigh a little more than the Ascents or Switchbacks, but if you tour on a fat ski and stiff boot, these are the bindings for you. The spring cartridges loosen and need to be tightened frequently. Snow build up under the foot is rarely a problem.

Chad Brackelsberg at Backcountry.com on 06/02/2009

Very active tele binding

Rating:*****

These are the most active free pivot tele bindings I have skied on. They weigh a little more than the Ascents or Switchbacks,http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/add_review.gif but if you tour on a fat ski and stiff boot, these are the bindings for you. Beware, the spring cartridges loosen and need to be tightened frequently.

brackec at Backcountry.com on 05/26/2009