In reply to macinboots:
> (In reply to parafinn) Do i take it from your comment that you use voile bindings, if so which ones and how are they in comparison to other makes you have tried?
Yes
Voile Switchbacks X2's 2012 /13, red cartridges - for 75 mm Norm boots. Stainless steel construction, new longer toe box, simple switch from ski to tour free pivot. Very precise binding and no slop. Not tried HH's etc. and I do not feel the need to. Only thing that has left me guessing is which crampon to attach? I really like the G3 Targa Ascent crampons which lift with your foot, meaning no drag.
Previous binding was G3 Targa Ascent - a good free pivot binding from 4/5 yrs ago, with excellent crampon system - but bindings are very sloppy - esp on a +90 mm ski and small boot like an old T2. To drive this set up needs a 4 clip boot.
All my old Rottefella Chili binding cables wore out - upgraded to solid rods from Telemark Pyrennes - great solid set up for zipping around the piste.
All my Riva cable bindings - due to lack of toe bails and toe twisting out are now regulated to the bottom of the league.
Snow down to valley today - it might be time to get out on the 3 pinners and leathers for a shuffle along the forestry roads.
Davie