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Rottefella Xplore: The Bridge Between NNN BC and Alpine Touring

The Rottefella Xplore binding system was developed to bridge a long-standing gap in backcountry skiing equipment. For decades, skiers choosing between traditional Nordic backcountry setups and Alpine Touring gear often had to compromise between efficient touring and confident downhill performance. In this conversation, Voile’s Dave Grissom sits down with Rottefella CEO Torstein Myklebostad to discuss where the Rottefella Xplore binding …

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Best Bindings for the Scarpa T2: XCD Crossover

The Scarpa T2 is a more supportive boot than lighter crossover plastics. It has the stiffness and lateral support to drive most skis with confidence. That means the boot is not the limiting factor in this system, and we can approach ski and binding selection from a very practical angle.

The best bindings to pair with the Scarpa T4 boot are the Voile 3-Pin Traverse, Hardwire 3-Pin, and Switchback bindings.

Best Bindings for the Scarpa T4: XCD Crossover

The Scarpa T4 sits in a very specific place in the telemark world. Pair it with the right binding and ski, and you get an efficient, versatile system that covers ground and still delivers confident telemark turns. Pair it wrong, and the system could feel mismatched.

Hardboot Splitboarding Toe Piece Shootout

For hardboot splitboarders, the toe piece is the heart of the uphill system. The design looks simple: two pins and a locking mechanism. But the way each brand executes those details determines everything about stride efficiency, uphill stability, and long-term durability. 

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The Ultimate Backcountry Preseason Checklist

Your season doesn’t start with the first snowfall. It starts now. The lull between summer and ski season might feel quiet, but for the prepared skier or splitboarder, it’s one of the most important times of the year. This is when you lay the foundation for safer tours, smoother transitions, and bigger mileage once winter hits. From gear checks to …

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Voile Strap Field Fixes That Survive the Elements

When temperatures plunge, most gear gets harder to trust. The cold can sap flexibility, lock up moving parts, and make simple fixes a challenge. And out in the backcountry, you don’t get to hit pause—you need solutions that keep working long after everything else stiffens up. That’s where Voile Straps prove themselves. Weather-immune, UV-resistant, and unaffected by freezing temps, they’ve …

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The Voile Strap Field Guide: A Use for Every Strap

If you’re here, you probably already know: not all straps are created equal. And while the Original Voile Strap has earned its status as a backcountry essential, it’s only the beginning of the story. From Nano to XL, Rack to Extender, Voile’s growing lineup of purpose-built straps means there’s a perfect tool for just about every task… if you know …

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10 Brilliant Nano Strap Uses You’ll Want to Try

The Voile Nano Strap might be the smallest strap in our lineup, but it has a serious talent for solving big problems. Light, compact, and endlessly adaptable, it’s become a favorite for riders, tinkerers, and anyone who likes to keep their gear dialed. Over the years, we’ve seen Nano Strap uses that are clever, unexpected, and downright impressive — from …

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Demystifying Detuning: Why We Detune Skis

You just got a new pair of Voile skis. You added a binding to the order. And as part of that package, we mounted them up and gave them a final pass before shipping them your way. But then you notice something else included in the package: “A detune? What does that mean?” It’s a fair question. The word doesn’t …

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How to Mount Voile 3-Pin Bindings

If you’re interested in learning how to mount Voile 3-Pin bindings onto your skis, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the process using a paper template. However, before we dive in, we want to emphasize a few key points: If you still want to tackle this yourself, we’ll walk you through how to mount …