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Telemark Bindings

The best telemark bindings, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on February 27, 2024. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

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Recent Telemark Binding Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars
Rottefella Xplore Backcountry Off-Track

A smart, simple, and lightweight binding that tours well and can deliver sweet turns in reasonably friendly terrain and snow conditions. Step-in, pole-out convenience. Interchangeable flex plates for touring, climbing, and downhill add versatility but can be a bit fiddly.   Meet Xplore Ever since I first ripped out the pin holes on a 75mm Nordic Norm boot in the first season of my telemark career (over 40 years ago!), I’ve been willing to try out just about any other backcountry boot-binding… Full review

rated 3 of 5 stars
G3 Targa

Not the binding you want if you are an aggressive telemarker. Was a good binding to learn on, if only because it was hard to ski! This was my first telemark binding, and I used it for about half a season, probably 50 days. It was used at the time I bought it. I was impressed that they held up, given that I had heard a lot of horror stories of these breaking.  First off, let's start with the pros: These are super light, super easy to mount and switch out parts as necessary, and they work.  The… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
TwentyTwo Designs Axl

Absolute best binding for touring and performance. Easy switching between modes and resistance levels. Sturdy. This is the perfect backcountry binding for the true telemarker.  First off, we have to start with the performance. The free release touring mode makes going up a cinch because you have zero resistance on your heel. It's very easy to switch between modes, you just use your pole and the ski can stay on. Once in ski mode, it skis like an aggressive alpine Tele binding. It is not quite as… Full review

rated 3 of 5 stars
G3 Targa Ascent

This is a 15-year-old binding at this point, likely out of production, so you may find it used. A good try at a full flex binding—binding is solid, heel lifts don't last, sourcing replacement unlikely. While heavier than the Targa, the full flex is nice. Would like to try to swap in the Targa simple heel lifts. Free your mind  Full review

Other Types of Telemark Gear

Find more telemark gear reviewed in these related categories:

Alpine Touring/Telemark Skis

Telemark Boots

Alpine Touring/Telemark Poles

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