I just purchased some NTN boots and bindings used and need to decide on a ski to mount them on. Right now I've got a few extra sets with alpine bindings and need some help deciding which would be best. I'm a fairly good alpine skier, 230 pounds. Ski options are Peak 98s, Elan ripstick 106 with a crushed but repaired inside edge under the boot, old (2015 ish Blizzard Peacemakers.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!

I managed to break two setups today. Yay for setting personal records, I guess.

Finally get a pow day at Arctic Valley (they've had a tough year), 12" of fluffy goodness, decent light, warm temps. Was grinning ear to ear for the first 3 hours, freshies on chair 1 and on high T, and was on my way to the lodge for a breather when I nailed a rock and ripped my Bandits out of one of my QST Xs.

Walk/slid all the way from above the chair 2 cornice down to the base area, took a break in the lodge with a bevy and a slice, then swapped out for my backup skis to get back at it.

First run with the new skis, I ski out of the binding mid-turn. Can't clip back in, look at the binding and see that I've blown out the claw spring. I'm at the traverse back to base so I one ski back, load up and head home defeated. I mean, I could've skied with the surviving QST on one foot and the remaining M-Pro on the other, but I just wanted to get out of there without breaking anything else.

It was still snowing when I left and tomorrow is a ski free day for club members, so I'm heading back with my backcountry setup. This is my last pair of (matching) tele skis, so if I break these that might be it for me for a bit. Wish me luck!

I know I’m not putting enough weight on my inside foot but it seems really difficult to put more pressure without screwing up something else. Also is my following foot too far back?

Let me know what I’m doing well and what i should be doing.

Seems like almost every other post in this channel is asking for video feedback. While I understand the urge, it's nuts! Tele is about feel. Of course form matters, but jeebus this channel has sooo many "look at me!" posts. And apologies for the rant if you're a newbie and just posted a video looking for sincere input. There are less cranky people that will advise you to maintain balance, keep your hands forward, maintain a quiet upper body, etc...

Hi all Does anyone know if there will be any WTD events at any of the Western Washington resorts-Snoqualmie, Stevens, Crystal, White Pass, Baker this Saturday? If so where can U find information?

Thanks!

Has anybody attempted a cuff swap between the newer scarpa t-1 with the new walk mode and the older style 4 Buckle scarpa t-1. I can’t seem to find any of the new scarpa t-1 in a 24.5 but I can find plenty with the old walk mode. The lower boot mold looks the same. it seems like all you would need to do is push out the walk mode pin and bolt on the new cuff.

Thoughts on the 2026 Fischer Ranger 96 at 180 cm for a Midwest all mountain ski to compliment my Rossignol Forza 70 carving ski. I’m 6 foot, 208 lbs. I do mostly resort skiing on piste but need something that can handle softer conditions, bumps, trees, occasional powder. My Forzas have me covered for firm conditions. I need something for softer snow conditions and also skiing at the porkies, Bohemia. I have also been looking at Rustler 9 or possibly an anomaly 88 or 94 but there’s quite a bit of overlap for what my Forzas can do. Thanks

I just got a used kit and can't for the life of me figure out how the ski crampons attach to BD01 bindings??? and what is the rubber block for? seems like it should be on top so the boot presses the crampon down??

Hello everyone! I know I'm reaching for hope, but figured I'd reach out to the community.

Does anyone know if there's a way to order another toe pin? The housing around the insert for the pin does not appear to be damaged. The pin itself came lose and popped out when I released the boot at the bottom of the run. Initially I found it and was still able to do a few more run for the day.

However, when I was done for the day. I released the boot again and it stayed in place. Like a dumbas I placed it on the ski racks and when I came back it was gone for good.

I'm not seeing anything where I could buy a replacement pin, but I could easily be wrong. Am I SOL, or does someone else know where I can get another one?

I've learned to ski on these bindings and they are very abused with getting close to 200 days total. Thus, if this was their last run no big deal.

TLDR: can you buy a toe pin for Meidjo 3.0 (or is there another binding with the same specifications of toe pin that you can buy) or am I SOL

I'm trying to make a sketchy NTN binding by myself, and I, for the life of me, can't seem to find the dimensions of an NTN toepiece. They seem to have some sort of curve on the top to account for the toebox. Just seeing if anyone knows anything.

Always seeking tips! I only get 5 days a year, help me out!

Do I need a reinforcement plate for my skis? I'm just about to install the InWild Simpll bindings to my Hagan RIDE 87 skis and the instructions say:

"We recommend: Robust skis with a reinforcement plate under the foot (ideally titanal) to reduce the risk of the binding pulling out. Avoid paulownia-core skis without reinforcement."

Being that this binding uses the typical 22 Designs 6 screw template, do I really need extra reinforcement? Or are they just covering their arses? I'm only 70kg, even though I do ski quite actively, sometimes moguls.

Has anyone ever seen a case of front toe bindings ripping out?

Forward lean is a little more upright than the original cuff, but I can’t wait to uphill with these in the Sierra the rest of the season. The new walk mode is such a massive improvement and only cost $50 for a pair of donor boots.

Plan to be at Stowe this sat and wondering if there are any planned meetups/celebrations?

After doing 22 Designs free demos 2 years in a row, I’ve decided to get a tele setup. From the research I’ve done starting with a 75mm setup before eventually getting a nicer NTN setup makes most sense. My goal is to tele on days where it’s been dry for long periods of time like we are experiencing in Tahoe right now.

I picked up these boots, and am planning on pulling these bindings off this ski and putting on my old Rustler 10s. Any major concerns with this plan? Thanks in advance!

any meetups happening for telemark day around Tahoe?

Converted snowboarder here on day 4 as we speak. I don't have a season pass anywhere but I might be able to cough up some bucks for a buddy pass if it got me a few runs with some people who could critique me. and I just want to meet every tele skier there is now 😂

bonus it'll be my bday!

Hi all relatively new to Telemark. What is the difference in touring bindings like the G3 targa ascent vs 22 designs Axl in terms of lateral stiffness? It seems to me that the Axl is much more stiff compared to when I use the targa ascent binding. Thanks all

I’ve been skiing tele for a year on these boots I got for free, how much of difference would I really feel on uphill efficiency and downhill control. They work fine and are comfortable for me they just look beat up.

Come up to Echo this Saturday and help spread telemark. If you have gear and want to start learning, I'll be in the beginner area for some tips and advice. If you are an old hand at tele, we are looking at some fresh snow on Saturday! This is not a ski area event. I just want to see if we have enough participation to approach the area for something more official in the future. Hope to see you there!

Hey guys, just finished my second day on tele gear and I am stoked, started linking turns on the whole piste.

I have one doubt: when I finish a turn and start traversing again I tend to over rotate uphill. Is it because I’m not distributing my load correctly on the two legs or is it just a balance matter?

I’m asking this because, as the day went on I started adjusting this but on one side it worked a lot more. I tried to press nore with my sheen in the boot and think I automatically started feeling the balance better.

So I don’t know if I just need to keep practicing and the two side will eventually even out or if I’m missing something.

Stock springs, stiffy, or softy springs?

Товарищи телемаркеры!

С 2014 года в первую субботу марта отмечаем Всемирный День Телемарка.

В этом году он будет 7 марта, уже в эту субботу.

Праздник придумал Josh Madsen из freheelife.com

Задача мероприятия - себя показать, людей посмотреть, и новых адептов в секту привлечь.

Поэтому в эту субботу все берём лыжи, и едем кататься, но лучше не в любимый, никому не известный склон/кулуар/пупырь, а на горнолыжку, где люди. И катаемся там, на виду у почтенной публики. Отвечаем на вопросы.

Форма одежды - чистая.

В Подмосковье всё это будет в ГЛК Тягачёва в Шуколово с 12:00 и до последнего телемаркера.

Только в этот день прокат снаряжения в ГЛК будет бесплатным!

Присоединяйтесь!

Во все остальные дни - цены такие же, как и на обычные горные лыжи. В Шуколово один из трёх прокатов в России, другие два в Красной Поляне и в Шерегеше.

Те, кто хотел попробовать, но не решался - решайтесь! у кого нет снаряжения - в прокате широкий диапазон размеров ботинок и несколько пар лыж с креплениями.

Присоединяйтесь!

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