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SOLD AS A PAIR
The Hardware 3-Pin’s toe piece accepts any telemark boot with a standard 75mm duckbill. Unlike the “rat trap” bindings of yesteryear, the binding’s bail is a tempered, embossed, steel plate that locks down in any of three levels to accommodate varying boot sole thicknesses. The binding’s toe box is built of 6061-T6 aluminum and mounts to a 20mm nylon riser that ramps slightly upward to accommodate the rocker of many telemark boots.
The thing that really curls toes is the addition of our own brainchild, the Hardwire, a “non-cable” rod-and-cartridge-spring assembly that provides amazing torsional rigidity when making turns. This technology burst on the scene in 2002 in the form of the Voilé Hardwire Binding and has become a hallmark of Voilé’s modern tele bindings.
These days, cartridge springs are commonplace in the telemark binding category, but what still sets our Hardwire design apart is the accompanying use of threaded steel rods and heel assemblies rather than braided cable at each end of the cartridge. This eliminates the need for any sort of crimping weirdness or other gizmos that would otherwise be necessary to complete a toe-to-heel loop.
In the case of the Hardwire 3-Pin binding, the entire Hardwire assembly easily detaches from the toe piece to provide the utmost in touring and climbing efficiency, as well as a Plan B for getting you home in the unlikely event that the mechanism suffers trauma or is lost. And speaking of upward travel, the Hardwire 3-Pin features the same heel pad and dual-height climbing elevators as the Switchback and X2.
So whether you’re dropping into the Nordic curtsy, cranking parallel turns, or kicking and gliding, the Voilé Hardwire 3-Pin is as versatile as it gets.
Sold as a pair.
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SPECS
| Part Number | Short Rod: 608-21-10 | Standard Rod: 608-21-20 |
| Color | Blue | Blue |
| Boot Size (Mondo Point) | 24-26.5 | 27-31 |
| Boot Sole Length (mm) | 273-322 | 305-350 |
| Boot Size (US) | 5-8.5 | 9-13 |
| Weight (lbs/kg) | 2 lbs. 13oz./1.29kg/pr. | 2 lbs. 13oz./1.29kg/pr. |
| Riser Height | 20mm | 20mm |
| Flex/Performance | Active | Active |
| Material | 6061-T6 Tempered Alum | 6061-T6 Tempered Alum |
UPC
Short Rod: Part No: 608-21-10-BK UPC: 759948914923
Standard Rod: Part No: 608-21-20-BK UPC: 759948914930
Reviews
4.85/5 Stars out of 13 Reviews
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Chris Haas (Pico Mountain Vermont)
If you came from a neutral binding like the G3 Targa as did I, then this may be your next binding of choice. After trying all the more active 75mm bindings offered, I was left a little hopeless that I would ever find a binding that offered the same neutral feel that the Targa had. I'm a ball of the foot skier and like to drive the ski from there so I was desperate to find something close to neutral. The Voile Hardwire is where I ended up and is now my binding of choice. It's plenty beefy enough to handle on piste terrain but is also a great choice for backcountry touring. I ski it both ways with the hardwire on and off. If I need just a little bit more stability for chunky terrain or moguls I use the hardwire. If I want the binding to be more neutral, I go without it. Skiing without it allows you to drive the ball of your foot a little deeper into the arc of the turn helping you to make "soul turns," which is my favorite thing to do. Without the hardwire it allows a pretty decent range of motion for the skin back up. This binding is fairly light but is plenty strong. I run them hot in the spring bumps and have never had a durability issue. If you want Neutral feel then give the Hardwires a try.
Richard Merkel (Idaho)
I've been using this binding since it's release and I love it. It's light, great for hiking and skiing. It handles my Mantras with ease and I've never ripped off one out of my skis in the decade plus of use. I ski at a expert level and high speeds with zero problems
Miguel (Maine)
Really good all around bindings. Easily the best version of a 3 pin toe piece on the market. Performance in ski mode is really good. They have a good amount of stiffness for most skis. Some may need more for bigger skis. Where they shine the most is on rolling terrain where you can clip the heel throws out of the way but still have a bit of downhill control from the boot bellows. Not a total free heel. Most comfortable walking mode as well. Our crew has 100s of miles on these and they’re pretty bomb proof
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