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5 Things You Need To Know About 22 Designs Outlaw X

Telemark binding manufacturer 22 Designs will be dropping its latest iteration of their popular Outlaw NTN binding this fall. So what’s really different about the Outlaw X versus the previous model? We went straight to the source to find the answers and here’s what 22 Designs passed along:

 

22 Designs Outlaw X Production Version 2017-18
Production version of the 22 Designs Outlaw X
Production version of the 22 Designs Outlaw X in “closed” position.

1. How much lighter is it than the original Outlaw?

2 oz lighter per pair.  LG: 3 lb 9 oz; SM: 3 lb 6 oz.

2. Can the current Outlaw be retrofitted to become an X?

No. We’ve lengthened the main plate and it attaches differently.

3. Does it ski differently than the original Outlaw?

There’s a little more spring travel with the X, so you may find them a bit smoother.

4. Are there still stiffy and standard springs for the X?

Yes, there’s a stiffy for both sizes.

5. How much easier is it to step into?

Way easier both in and out.

 

 

June 22, 2017 by Madsen

Filed Under: Bindings

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  1. Donnie

    October 5, 2019 at 11:12 am

    I know this is an old thread, but thought I would ask anyway- I have a new pair of 84 mm width skis, but the next size outlaw brakes is 95mm. These skis will mainly be in-bounds, so not so concerned about touring drag- Are the 95mm brakes going to be a problem at such a big width difference?

  2. Snowman

    April 24, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    I bought a new NTN tele setup with Scarpa TX Comp boots and Outlaw X bindings. In a fall, the bindings will not release and with the step-in under the sole, the change of high ankle sprain increases. Basically, the boots and bindings don’t flex to the degree a 75MM boot/binding would in a fall.

  3. tony

    March 18, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    Do Outlaw X release in a fall?

    • Craig Dostie

      March 18, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      “Tele release” is always available. That means, possible but not reliably and certainly not certified or a claimed capability.

  4. David Berenson

    October 25, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    I had issues with the wide brakes on a pair of 98 waist skis hanging up and conflicting with each other on the lead change. I have spoken with others who had this issue. Anything about the new design change this dynamic?

  5. Harry

    July 27, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    What crampons do you recommend?

    • Craig Dostie

      August 1, 2017 at 10:44 am

      22D offers dedicated ski crampons for the Outlaw. Generic ski crampons that slide into a Dynafiddle slot will conflict with the undercarriage of the Outlaw. Be sure to double-check dimensions and whether or not the binding is centered before mounting. Proper positioning is critical to satisfactory results.

  6. Richard Labelle

    July 16, 2017 at 6:24 am

    Hi,
    Will it be easier too change the brakes wen use on 2 pairs of skis???
    Thank you

    • Madsen

      July 20, 2017 at 11:27 am

      As far as we have seen, the brakes are the same mechanism as the first two years of Outlaws.

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