VOILE X2 Switchback Mount

If Sondre Norheim could have skied the Voilé X2 telemark binding, he might never have left the mountains of Norway for the plains of North Dakota. The X2 epitomizes 35 years of innovation and evolution in Voile telemark bindings. One of the hallmarks of this set of works is our consistent move away from the use of flexible (and breakable) cables. Stranded wires may be great for moving electrons, but for transferring rotational forces to a ski, our own principle of stiff coil springs, steel rods and spring cartridges has more than proven itself over time. . In 2007 we took inspiration from the touring world and introduced the now legendary Voilé Switchback, a telemark binding with a surefire free pivot option that makes climbing a breeze. (And does so with a flick of a ski pole.) Built on the success of the Switchback, the X2 is a sturdier and more active binding, but still a climbing marvel. And wrapped in a clean, minimalist design that a Scandinavian would admire and that lives up to a Voilé credo: Less is ALWAYS more. Optimized for maximum power transfer, the X2 is completed with stiffer cartridges, a much longer toe plate and a boot pivot point moved 26mm rearward. The happy result is a powerful binding with superb downhill performance and the added efficiency of much easier uphill travel. As for the latter, the X2 and Switchback, as well as our 3-pin hardware, all feature double-height climbing lifts. When you reach the peak of your toil, simply switch back to the X2's downhill mode, and you'll soon be making turns that would make even Sondre jealous.