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G3 Targa Ascent Telemark Binding
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G3 Targa Ascent Telemark Binding
G3 Genuine Guide Gear was started with one great product—a functional, tough avalanche probe. They have continued to produce innovative gear for the backcountry. This Canadian company has gone on to develop some of the world’s most trusted telemark bindings, climbing skins, shovels, and probes. Now you can mount your favorite G3 bindings onto a pair of new G3 skis. Their new skis, as with all G3 goods, are designed to excel in even the harshest conditions.
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Description of G3 Targa Ascent Telemark Binding:
With the G3 Targa Ascent Telemark Binding, you'll be powering through over backcountry hikes and steep powder descents. When in touring mode, the Ascent Binding's toe plate pivots on a stainless steel axle to promote a natural and efficient stride, and a pole-activated climbing heel pops up easily, so you're not left behind as you wrestle with climbing wires. Once you're ready for the descent, simply flick the front switch to convert the lightweight Targa Ascent Telemark Binding from tour to ski mode. As you snorkel through the pow, a sturdy retention bar secures this G3 binding in place, and the compression spring cartridges give you power and control. *Screws not included.

Bottom Line: The G3 Targa Ascent Telemark Binding—less leg fatigue, less binding wrestling, more fresh tracks.

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G3 Targa Ascent Binding   04-24-06
Davey (1): rank
I picked up a pair of these bindings in early April. I've put in 5 days touring with them and find them to be top quality tele bindings. My x-race bindings are stiff and powerful enough for my needs, and perform flawlessly on descent (no big surprise!). The switch to ascent mode is pretty easy with a ski pole and the difference in climbing ease with the pivot under-foot is HUGE. My feet don't get nearly as sore climbing as with other tele bindings (I have T2X boots) and the ski tips don't dig into the snow on steep ascents. The only drawback is that when ascending in new wet snow, the plate under the binding gets crammed with snow, sometimes making it impossible to switch back to "descent" mode without first removing the ski and cleaning the snow out from under the binding.

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Big issues with snow jaming.....   12-05-06
Wes Wylie (1): rank
I have experienced some significant frustration with snow/ice build up under the plate that makes it nearly impossible to change the binding out of touring mode to ski mode. In cold weather (single digits) snow packs the locking apparatus where it literally takes two people to get the binding to lock down. Definitely a disadvantage when you are standing on the summit in inclement weather with other people waiting for you. It’s a great concept, but enough of a problem that I have reservations about the binding.

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G3 Loyalist switching to Black Diamond 01   01-15-08
Rich L (1): rank
This pains me to say this, but after 40+ days on this binding, I will officially be switching from G3 to Black Diamond 01. I have always been a G3 fan, and still love the way this binding skis- it is classic G3. However, the walk feature, while efficient, has too many problems to work out. First, the snow jamming is a problem- not all the time, but enough to make you question the design. Second, and most importantly, after several days on the binding, the climbing wire/heel-lifter design is supported by a little rubber band that begins to loosen slightly after much use. As the band loosens, the heel-lifter will fall down with the regular movement of a steep climb as the binding is in walk mode. In fact, my heel-lifter now drops down approx. every 15-30 ft on a typical ascent. This is annoying, and will cause anyone to explode on a long day. In order to keep the plate from falling, I have had to resort to wrapping the base of the lifter with a strong rubber band. This works, but is problematic during rolling sections of a climb when you want to lift and lower the heel plate. Another solution is to find a heel plate that is a similar height with a standard climbing wire. Until the bugs of this binding are worked out, I am switching to the BD 01. I hope G3 figures it out- as I still prefer the way G3 skis over the BD.

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Material: Stainless steel
Climbing Bars: Climbing heel, 70mm
Riser: Yes, 40mm
Internal Compression Springs: Yes
Weight: 50oz (1418g)
Recommended Use: Telemark skiing, touring
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

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