After winning more than its fair share of awards from almost every magazine in the ski industry, the Black Diamond 01 Telemark Ski Binding has carved out its place as a high-end, performance telemark binding. Flip between ski and tour modes with a simple push of a button, rip through technical terrain supported by an uncompromising compression spring design that offers both power and control, and glide naturally on the skin track thanks to free-pivot point action similar to that of the best alpine touring bindings. There are three flavors of cartridge flex to choose from too, so pick your poison and dive into a world of equal uphill and downhill performance.
The Black Diamond O1 Ski Bindings. 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.
A tough downhill beast, Black Diamond's O1 telemark is a pure freeride binding with a smooth touring mode for uphill hikes. Switch between skiing and touring modes with the push of a button and get just the right amount of stiffness with the 3 levels provided by the 3 cartridge options and easy to read tension indicator. Solid wire yoke heelpeice for dependable service.
| Binding Type: | telemark |
|---|---|
| Boot Compatibility: | ISO Alpine DIN |
| Boot Size Range: | 25+ |
| Climbing Bar Height: | 35 mm, 55 mm |
| Climbing Bars Included: | yes |
| DIN: | yes |
| Free Pivot: | yes |
| Material: | stainless steel, plastic |
| Recommended Use: | telemark skiing, freeride touring |
| Releasable: | no |
| Release: | no |
| Stand Height: | 27.5 mm |
| Type: | Alpine Touring |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
| Weight: | (pair) [Freeflex, Midstiff] 3 lb 11 oz, [Ridiculously Stiff] 3 lb 14 oz |
| Black Diamond O1 Telemark Binding | $254.95 - $299.95 | |
| Black Diamond O3 Telemark Ski Bindings | $119.95 | |
| Black Diamond O2 Ski Binding | $199.95 | |
| Black Diamond O1 Midstiff Telemark Bindings | $239.95 - $299.95 |
These bindings are great. Especially with the new six hole mounting plate. You don't have to worry about ripping out of the ski and breaking the binding. BD also got rid of the small amount of play that the older models had before the cartridges engaged. Definitely a solid binding and the tour mode is awesome!
I love these bindings because they have the ability to release tention to skin up a slope easier.
Con. Bindings losen up while skiing, so I have to tighten them before I ski and sometimes at lunch.
Besides that they are awesome.
Best binding on the market!!! Ridiculously stiff springs make them comparable to a downhill setup!!!