Mountain Gear
The lightest alpine touring-style tele binding on the market, the Switchback from Voile climbs with zero/zip/nada/0 heel resistance. Full wrap stainless steel toe plate is rivet-free and eliminates ice build-up; dual-height heel elevators reduce calf fatigue; a three-degree ramp angle reduces rocker launch. Switch from uphill mode to downhill freedom with the flick of a ski pole.
Features:
- Blue comes in a women's fit with a shorter, narrower fit on the heel piece yoke; Blue also comes in a shorter fit with a standard-width yoke
- Enclosed design eliminates ice build-up
- Full-wrap around stainless steel toe plate without rivets
- Includes dual-height heel elevators - 65 and 100 mm
- Red is sized for larger boots
- Time-tested Hardwire heel assembly instead of braided cables
Backcountry.com
The free pivoting Voile Women's Switchback Telemark Ski Binding has separate tour and ski modes enabling touring with zero heel resistance, and then switches back into ski mode for the downhill. And with its smaller, more accommodating women's-specific size, the Switchback takes the fairer gender for some laps. In free-pivot mode, the Switchback provides an easier, more efficient stride, and your tips won't dive when breaking trail. Included heel elevators and a light weight design (48oz) further help conserve energy on the up-track. When you get to the top, you'll appreciate that this telemark binding's enclosed design eliminates ice buildup the 25mm riser height helps transfer your energy to your edge.
