G3 Targa Ascent S/S elle Ski Bindings - Women's XMountain - Orange

Price:  $279.95

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Introducing the Brand New G3 TARGA Elle Ascent - telemark's lightest, high performance touring binding for women. The TARGA Ascent combines the award winning, lightweight TARGA T/9 with a pole-activated free pivot system, easily switching the binding from tour to ski mode. A flick of the switch easily converts the Ascent into an aggressive high performance binding. A stainless steel sliding retainer moves into place above a forged stainless steel retention bar, securing the Ascent into ski mode. The wedge and 40mm rise further enhances the skiing performance over and above its T/9 predecessor, eliminating rocker launch and engaging the powerful G3 compression spring cartridges for outstanding downhill control. For further touring convenience, the TARGA Ascent also includes a new, pole activated, elastomer-spring climbing heel, providing 70mm of rise and a very clean design. All this combined with the new burst of color for a great well rounded touring Telemark binding. Features: Available with World Cup, XRace or All Mountain Cartridges. COLOR Clear and Black Anodized Aluminum WEIGHT 1400g/49.4oz SIZE Women's US 4.0 - 10.5 Euro 35.0 - 42.0 4-hole drill pattern for the most dependable ski mount (TARGA Ascent has 6-hole pattern with 4 holes common with other TARGAs) A choice of interchangeable pre-compressed spring cartridges (See G3 Cartridges) Anti-ice plates, fore and aft, eliminate ice build-up underfoot and maximize boot fit and ski control Angled, dual-sided cable guides eliminate cable fatigue Quad-riveted toe box design for optimal strength and durability One-size-fits-all cable length Other Accessories available for the TARGA Ascent include Climbing Wires and Ski Crampons. In tour mode, the Ascent toe plate pivots unrestricted on a stainless steel axle, eliminating the burden of boot flex resistance. Biomechanically engineered for a natural feel and efficient stride, the Ascent's pivot point is located 7mm forward of the 'pin-line', quickly transforming telemarkers to trailbreakers. In 1995 G3's founder, Oliver Steffen, developed his first product. He followed one fundamental rule: G3 gear must be true "guide gear". That product was an innovative, and dependable avalanche probe that set a new standard for function and reliability in the backcountry ski market. Since then, G3's team has steadily raised the bar for backcountry gear, with innovations including the TARGA telemark binding, High Performance Climbing Skins, AviTECH shovel, and Bonesaw. Each of these products has been developed and tested for guides and avalanche professionals; essentials in the professional's kit that must be strong, light, reliable, and functional. Our newest product innovation is one inspired by many years of combining skiing experience and product design. After two full years of intensive market research, development, and testing, G3 Skis are now available. Winner of the ISPO Outdoor Award and Best in Test in Skiing Magazine!!!