Comments on: G3 Onyx Backcountry Skiing Binding – Mount It http://www.wildsnow.com/1811/g3-onyx-backcountry-skiing-binding-review/ Backcountry Skiing Snowboard Telemark Snowsports Information News Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:57:57 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Michael Silitch http://www.wildsnow.com/1811/g3-onyx-backcountry-skiing-binding-review/comment-page-1/#comment-15699 Michael Silitch Sun, 03 May 2009 17:55:57 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1811#comment-15699 I had the chance to ski these bindings two full days in Chamonix this winter. One day touring and one day powder at the Grands Montets. For touring I liked the heel elevators and the ease of use. For Free ride, I really liked how the toe piece stays "closed"--you push down on the toe to open it, like a Dynafit, but unlike the Dynafit, it doesn't spring open. You open it enough to get the boot it. I guess you could call it a constant tension spring. One big advantage is less pre release, as it rebounds to center rather after a stress. It definitely seems like a big step especially in terms of a Freeride tour tech binding. I had the chance to ski these bindings two full days in Chamonix this winter. One day touring and one day powder at the Grands Montets. For touring I liked the heel elevators and the ease of use. For Free ride, I really liked how the toe piece stays “closed”–you push down on the toe to open it, like a Dynafit, but unlike the Dynafit, it doesn’t spring open. You open it enough to get the boot it. I guess you could call it a constant tension spring. One big advantage is less pre release, as it rebounds to center rather after a stress. It definitely seems like a big step especially in terms of a Freeride tour tech binding.

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1811/g3-onyx-backcountry-skiing-binding-review/comment-page-1/#comment-15695 Lou Sat, 02 May 2009 11:22:42 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1811#comment-15695 Mark, yeah, I've indeed got a feel for that (though I do check final torque by hand)! But if you use a drill with a clutch, you can set it at a nice low safe setting and have at it, then do the final tighten with hand driver. Mark, yeah, I’ve indeed got a feel for that (though I do check final torque by hand)! But if you use a drill with a clutch, you can set it at a nice low safe setting and have at it, then do the final tighten with hand driver.

]]> By: Bryce http://www.wildsnow.com/1811/g3-onyx-backcountry-skiing-binding-review/comment-page-1/#comment-15693 Bryce Sat, 02 May 2009 02:17:53 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1811#comment-15693 ScottP. They sent a couple of pairs to us on Monday. Usually takes 10 days for G3 stuff to get to me, since they have to clear customs. But I should have some next week if you want to try them. www.randogear.com ScottP. They sent a couple of pairs to us on Monday. Usually takes 10 days for G3 stuff to get to me, since they have to clear customs. But I should have some next week if you want to try them.

http://www.randogear.com

]]> By: Mark Worley http://www.wildsnow.com/1811/g3-onyx-backcountry-skiing-binding-review/comment-page-1/#comment-15684 Mark Worley Fri, 01 May 2009 03:15:37 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1811#comment-15684 Lou, did I see you installing/turning screws into a ski with a drill?! I could not personally get away with that, but that's why you are the master. Yes, those leashes look quite burly. I'm not a big fan of brakes or leashes, and often use neither in the backcountry. Lou, did I see you installing/turning screws into a ski with a drill?! I could not personally get away with that, but that’s why you are the master. Yes, those leashes look quite burly. I’m not a big fan of brakes or leashes, and often use neither in the backcountry.

]]> By: Mark http://www.wildsnow.com/1811/g3-onyx-backcountry-skiing-binding-review/comment-page-1/#comment-15683 Mark Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:48:47 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1811#comment-15683 Can't wait to see these in person this fall. Anyone know where they are manufactured? Can’t wait to see these in person this fall. Anyone know where they are manufactured?

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