Voile Hardwire 3-Pin CRB Telemark Binding

I'm new to telemarking, so take this for what it's worth...

The bindings were easy to install on my K2's once I had the proper Voile fasteners. I would have preferred that they had been included, as I didn't know I needed them until after the bindings arrived.

They have worked well on the slopes. The three pin interface is a little tricky to engage. The release mechanism works, and I have not had any un-desired releases. Re-engaging the release plate was a little challenging on the hill.

I found that the release settings in the instructions were too conservative for me... at first, they wouldn't release when I wished that they would. After backing off some more, I've found a good balance.

I like them, the 3-pin is a nice cheap alternative to free pivot for touring. construction is high quality and simple. release mechanism released for me once last weeekend when I kind of cartwheeled in 3' deep firm untracked snow - never realesed on many crashes at the resort on hardpack - I think that is perfect - stepping back into the binding was real easy - just put the back of the ball of your foot in first and then weight the front of the mechanism and POP! your in...

The Voile is a nice binding, easy to use and the release works well. If you ski parallel style on tele skis you may find your feet locked together as the cables can get linked. This is not likely to happen as long as you use telemarks. You also can avoid it while skiing parallel but it requires constant attention.

I use these on my light weight tele setup, and they are the bomb! Disengage the cable for hut style ski touring or skinning up a slope, and use the cables for control on the descent. The release function works really well. Once I got it set up properly, it hasn't released except for when I want it to.

I have used this binding for over 15 years for lift-serviced tele-skiing. The new version has a much nicer spring setup. I have had lost of great runs on this setup and it has saved my butt a few times. The pins help reduce wear on the boot too.

Best tele touring binding. Releasable in case of avi and 3pin for pack up protection and easier skinning. The release action seems pretty reliable and haven't had many problems with them coming out when undesired but i don't ski that hard, yet....