Meidjo Upgrades In the world of software I’m completely over the perpetual upgrade program. Hardware, however, cannot hide upgrade claims without visible proof and thus it is easier to see if the changes support the upgrade claim. Such is the case with le Meidjo for the 2018 season. It is easy to see now why...
Tele Tech Chronicles: Spring Size Matters
While the effect of cable pivot location tends to dominate the sensation of a tele tech binding, the next strongest binding component of the tele sensation comes from the springs used. To some extent you can trade one for the other, meaning a stiff spring and a forward pivot are somewhat equal to a soft...
Tele Tech Chronicles: Cobbling the Cable
Now we get to the crux of building your own DIY TTS binding — the cable system. Being satisfied with the downhill performance of a tele tech binding is determined by: Position of the cable pivot (distance behind 2-pin line) Connection to the boot (real heel or 2nd heel) Springs used (stiffness and travel distance)...
Tele-Tech Chronicles: The Force
Before venturing any further in chronicling tele-tech bindings, it is important to understand the forces at play in a telemark turn. For the average telemarker, this article fits in the too much information category but for do-it-yourselfers, this should prove helpful in determining the critical sweet spot of the cable pivot position. Activity The key...
Tele Tech Chronicles: Picking your toes
When selecting a 2-pin toe for a tele tech binding keep in mind they were not designed for the stresses of telemarking; they were designed for use in a locked-heel alpine system. In an alpine touring (AT) binding the pins only provide side-to-side clamping power, there is no forward pressure. With tele there is forward...
