Three hundred telemarkers paid full pop to give tons of feedback that allowed Rainey to pack 5 years of upgrades into the first revision. Price: US $100.00. $42.00. The sliders are cracked and need to be replaced but I believe they will still hold the binding in place. $499.95 . That's because they were so far superior to the Targa G3's and other bindings I previously owned. It seems a lofty statement, even if it does raise the bar for downhill control and uphill freedom in the same package. Adjusting cable length is a matter of spinning the cable sheath going in to the heel. 22 Designs creates USA-made NTN telemark ski bindings with the latest technology and best performance. Rainey 22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Ski Bindings w Leashes. […], […] The ratings in the table above are based on the Hammerhead scale, a cable binding developed by Rainey Designs with underfoot cable routing and adjustable […]. Includes screws and installation instructions. In an ideal world that would not happen. !How to enable JavaScript in your Browser, Post Although the mounting area is dramatically increased to improve binding retention, so to are the forces it creates to rip it from a ski. Adjustable pivot point and cable tension. $50.00 + Shipping. High in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Bishop designs and manufactures telemark bindings and skis. google_ad_slot = "8322361564"; The power of a fighter jet with the grace of a ballerina, Bishop's precision engineering lets you soar with style. Includes flip-up Hammerheel heel blocks with climbing … 22 Designs Axl Telemark Binding. Is the Vice coming out this year? 0 bids. This is a reprint of an article that first appear in Couloir Magazine Vol. The cable runs around the front of this block, while both ends run back under the boot, inside two channels formed by a gap between the shim and the toe plate. I read the HH will still be sold this year but wondering if they will overlap. A block of plastic resembling the head of a hammerhead shark (hence the name) fits over the front of the spring. 2) Tape the template to the ski after aligning a number matched pair of lines over the ski edges and aligning the chord center line over the chord center mark. Good times. The design is very practical and well engineered. My guess is you only need be concerned if you put the pivots way back and have large feet. TELEWIKI - The Telemark Skiing Wiki Knowledge Base, 22 Designs Vice and Hammerhead Bindings hurting my knees, Re: 22 Designs Vice and Hammerhead Bindings hurting my knees. by dnt_upton » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:42 pm, Post Thank you, But I have had t1s for years and it seems the HHs are accentuating problem. Hey Dostie, I’ve been searching for an answer to this (probably silly newbie) question but I really couldn’t find it anywhere. XIV-1, Oct. 2001. Includes flip-up Hammerheel heel blocks with climbing wires. I have installed four pairs of these on my skis, and find them the best for the range of skiing I do, from backcountry climbing to advanced resort skiing. We inherited the HammerHead binding from Rainey Designs, which ended its' strong run in 2013. Modern plastic boots and cable bindings are stiffer and require more effort to flex the boot. Product details. The Axl Telemark binding sports a bombproof 6-hole mounting pattern, long-lasting chrome die springs, and a front assembly built of tough stainless steel. However, the Hammerhead had one flaw in its lack of the free pivot point. It is possible to make the TTS or NTN binding more powerful but actually I shudder that you should need any more tele-resistänçe than Axl delivers. Hammerhead set the high water mark for an active binding at the turn of the century. 22 Designs Lynx Binding. Tested. Binding: 22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Bindings in good working condition. by TomH » Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:37 am, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. I am thinking of cutting them down to reduce the angle and feeling of trying to lunge with my heel elevated in turns. All the pieces, ready to mount. Complete Wool Mountainwear. On the durability front I have had a couple issues- two sliders cracked and had to be replaced (maybe just a bad batch out of the mold? 22 Designs Hammerhead Bindings 22 Designs Hammerhead Bindings- Used These hard to find. I think the Vice ramp angle combined with the boots might be the problem now based on what you are saying. It is a labor of love, but love don't pay the bills. Thanks for all the inputs. Item Information. Live in South Tahoe CA. © 1988—2019 Earn Your Turns & Couloir Publications, Preview: Telemark Binding Selection Chart | EarnYourTurns, Telemark Binding: Mantis - a TTS variation | EarnYourTurns, Telemark Binding Selection Guide (2014) | EarnYourTurns, Telemark Binding Mounting Patterns – EarnYourTurns, mount williamson, giant steps | Noah Howell. Adjustability I had old Rottefella bindings on som Volkl Mantras that I loved but they wore out. Or just go back to the Cobras? These bindings blow my old Hammerheads away. I have installed four pairs of these on my skis, and find them the best for the range of skiing I do, from backcountry climbing to advanced resort skiing. I'd be curious if you could try a binding like the Switchback or X2 and see if that solves the problem. Does anyone have some good ideas on how to find a good traditional tele binding that is good torsionally but still provides a good ability to flex? 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. The bindings should be tight enough so that the tail The weak points are the push buttons on the cable guides; they’re notorious for wearing away, or enlarging the mating holes. Hammerhead set the high water mark for an active binding at the turn of the century. When it comes to heavy metal rocking with a free heel there is no more powerful binding on planet tele than 22 Designs Axl. Side pins provide five position adjustment from very flexible for climbing to very active for downhill. Now on the same skis that I love but with the Hammerhwads on them I hate the position I feel my knees in when skiing. //-->. TwentyTwo Designs Hammerhead. The Hammerhead’s downhill performance is unmatched among 75mm bindings, and I hoped the Axl would follow suit as the most hard-charging, free-pivot touring binding. In 2005, 22 Designs purchased Rainey Designs and continued producing the binding with very minor adjustments to the binding through 2012. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST 22 NEWS. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+Opens in a new window or tab* No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. I'm selling my 22 Designs Hammerhead bindings. Revolutionary Beta Test Program However, lots of folks like a more neutral feeling binding, preferring to rely on their own technique to get them through the tough moments. $498.95 - $548.95 . I recommend you file down the back of the toe bale that runs across the top of the duckbill so that it no longer contacts the front of the toe. Durability by dnt_upton » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:03 am, Post Bit that was before the HH and Vice binodngs took over my quiver of skis. Harness the force of nature like never before. Tried and True. Armageddon-proof. It remains the standard by which other telemark bindings are judged for power. Use Shipping Calculator. I’ll agree with the claim, but for different reasons. Shipping. Price: $320 Website: Twenty Two Designs Weight: 3.9 lbs / 1780 g Summary: The 22 Designs Axl is an aggressive binding that has an indestructible, burly feel and a free pivot touring mode. by connyro » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:31 am, Post Bindings are Large size and will fit a 24.5 and larger 75mm duckbill boot. At that point, the binding had limited distribution, despite the fact it had somewhat of a cult following among die-hard telemarkers.Pringle and Valiante are in the midst of correcting that problem. 2012. I am using Scarpa T-1 boots. Downhill Performance This is the World Famous TelemarkTalk / TelemarkTips / Telemark Francais Forum, by far the most dynamic telemark and backcountry skiing discussion board on the world wide web since 1998. Get the best deals on Hammerhead Bindings when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I’ve only had them out for 4 days and they seem to be pretty deep (a couple mm). You can find good deals on them. So when TwentyTwo Designs released a free-pivot binding, the Axl, it immediately grabbed my attention. Okay in warm conditions, but I’d recommend a small screwdriver in the field to help push the pin in and perhaps to clear the path. TwentyTwo Designs Hammerhead. I have skied these bindings for probably 4 seasons now.. was actually the first person to buy the Hammerhead from "22 Designs" the day they took over the product. Telemarking is a blast. While possible, and arguably easy at that, changing pivot points for more or less flex resistance still requires taking your skis off and fussing with the binding. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Snow , Backcountry Skiing , Telemark Bindings yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you! The spring allows a smooth, progressive engagement of spring tension and a full 2” (50mm) of travel, enough to prevent bottoming the spring out, and ripping the binding out of your skis; even for size 13 feet doing starfish turns. At that point, the binding had limited distribution, despite the fact it had somewhat of a cult following among die-hard telemarkers.Pringle and … In 2005, 22 Designs purchased Rainey Designs and continued producing the binding with very minor adjustments to the binding through 2012. When the beta version arrived it was clear that a new standard in control had been set, and for some that is reason enough. In … 22 Designs Vice and Hammerhead Bindings hurting my knees This is the World Famous TelemarkTalk / TelemarkTips Forum, by far the most dynamic telemark and backcountry skiing discussion board on the world wide web. Rather than rely on “inside” testers Rainey took the Hammerhead public, asking customers to join the test team. If you don't like the ramp angle in the HH's, you could always build a small shim and raise the toe a little. The power of a fighter jet with the grace of a ballerina, Bishop's precision engineering lets you soar with style. google_ad_width = 120; The Hammerhead brings a whole lot of chutzpah to the hill with insane edge to edge control. I’m totally new to dropping my knee this year, I bought 22D Hammerheads and Black Diamond Custom boots and am absolutely loving how they ski. HammerHead Mounting Template Chord Center Mounting Steps: 1) Find and mark chord center. Shop our bindings now. Granted I am getting older (50) but it feels like the heel blocks are too high and that puts my front leg into a position that is uncomfortable. The spring system was different than Hammerhead and in an effort to streamline sourcing costs the Vice telemark binding was created, effectively ending production of Hammerhead. Binding: 22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Bindings in good working condition. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands ... K2 Way Back Telemark Skis with 22 designs Hammerhead Bindings . Please, in order to access our website you need to activate JavaScript in your Browser !! Harness the force of nature like never before. Condition: Used. Details about Rainey 22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Ski Bindings w Leashes. Downhill Performance Compared to any randonnée binding available in the U.S., it still has a ways to go for ultimate mode switching convenience. I went to the T1 5-6 years ago. Yes Boots are part of problem. Get tech info, including instructions, on 22 Designs telemark bindings. Thanks for any advice or thoughts you guys may have! This is the World Famous TelemarkTalk / TelemarkTips Forum, by far the most dynamic telemark and backcountry skiing discussion board on the world wide web. Learn how your comment data is processed. 22 Designs Outlaw NTN Telemark Binding is the first binding licensed by Rottefella to use their patented second heel connection. Press enter for more information. 5 settings from near-toe pivot to fully-active to engage ball of foot. Excellent telemark binding. There is enough throw distance on the heel lever so that by making small adjustments in cable length you can quickly increase cable tension. Pick from five underfoot cable settings … To move the pivots, push the locking button and slide the cable guide in the cable track. Nonetheless, it offers more range of motion and/or tension than any other telemark binding today. Read information on each binding, get mounting templates, and more. When I tried to tighten the cable coil into the heel tube with some pliers the coils just unwound, and nothing I or a friendly skitech could do would rewind the coils so they wouldwind into the heel tube. I ended up ordering two replacement cables because I can see this happening again if one of the coils gets kinked or dinged by a ski edge… so despite Rainey’s 300-strong testing force there are still some durability issues outstanding. A wrap around stainless steel toepiece offers superb durability while adjustable cable pivot points let you adjust tele-resistance. 18 by soar07 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:00 am, Post T2 Ecos are great, very comfortable, and more upright. Maybe that's what I should go back to? This is the most important step so please take plenty of time to align the template correctly. Adjustable pivot point and cable tension. Buy 22 Designs Axl Bin dings Now. They created a free-pivoting version of Hammerhead called Axl that maintained the same underfoot cable routing with easier to adjust power pivot points. The Axl gives you the legendary stiffness and adjustability of the Hammerhead and adds a free-pivot backcountry touring mode that allows you to tour longer and with less fatigue. Very stable. Our testers agree: The stainless-steel HammerHead is the toughest, most adjustable binding out there. In 2001 the Hammerhead delivered unheard of freeheel control. 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews 5 9. I will try that ! Adjusting ski bindings isn't difficult, but it does need to be done properly to ensure safety. Original price. Price: US $100.00. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The cable guides from last year with the easier-to-adjust buttons with dimples have slightly stiffened springs. 5 settings from near-toe pivot to fully-active to engage ball of foot. I'm selling my 22 Designs Hammerhead bindings. Re: 22 Designs Vice and Hammerhead Bindings hurting my knees Post by TomH » Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:37 pm If you don't like the ramp angle in the HH's, you could always build a small shim and raise the toe a little. The Hammerhead brings a whole lot of chutzpah to the hill with insane edge to edge control. Since it's release, a whole lot of things have changed in the world, but the Hammerhead still runs with the best of them. Like what you read here? That’s why they recently announced a licensing agreement with Rottefella in order to build their own NTN bindings. But I was not aware u could lock them more upright. The Hammerhead not only accommodates that, but when it also delivered randonnée-like freedom of the heel for skinning, the award was inescapable. We have fun here, come on in and be a part of it. Keywords: Ski, Telemark, Binding, Alpine, Downhill, It is one of the few, true, legendary telemark binding designs that had an effect on nearly every telemark binding design since its inception although its inventor, Russell Rainey, would be quick to point out even Hammerhead borrowed from other, less successful designs (the Pitbull), only with a better execution. $25.87 shipping. Even at that, it’ll probably hold until you want to replace your old skis anyway. 1 viewed per hour. I experimented with taking out the heel blocks and that was not a good idea. 22 Designs - Hammerhead - N/A - U. 22 Designs Hammerhead RED STIFFY Binding Information: A seminal binding in telemark history, the 22Designs Hammerhead changed the game for skiers of every ability level. by soar07 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:43 pm, Post 22 Designs - Hammerhead - ONE SIZE FITS ALL - U. High in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Bishop designs and manufactures telemark bindings and skis. by soar07 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:09 pm, Post Council of Squirrels predict Winter 12/13, Aug Tested. Bomb-proof. Excellent telemark binding. google_ad_height = 600; So when TwentyTwo Designs released a free-pivot binding, the Axl, it immediately grabbed my attention. East, West, North, South, Canada, US or Europe, Backcountry or not. 22 Designs Hammerhead Bindings 22 Designs Hammerhead Bindings- Used These hard to find. Currently unavailable. Drawing on the successful designs of both the Axl and Hammerhead bindings, the 22 designs Vice Telemark Binding is built to stand up to resort-crushing abuse. I usually ski w them in walk mode. If you’re going tele mountaineering, pick up the 22 Designs Axl Crampon. No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+Opens in a new window or tab* No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. T2s were my first Tele boot I used them for years before the T-1s. 22 Designs Vice and Hammerhead Bindings hurting my knees This is the World Famous TelemarkTalk / TelemarkTips Forum, by far the most dynamic telemark and backcountry skiing discussion board on the world wide web. For many years I thought my 22 Designs Hammerheads were the best Telemark binding ever made. /* GoogleTower on EarnYourTurns */ You shouldn’t need to remove more than 1mm of material and the HH toe bale is totally overdesigned. Twenty Two Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding has been discontinued by Twenty Two Designs and is no longer available. It gives you the power of a HammerHead, but tours effortlessly. To do so there are just a few things you need to know and you'll be swapping skis with your buddies on the hill in no time. I have tried 22 Designs bindings on all my skis and I even mounted them to my old Mantras which I used to love. I am using the Voile black heel throws. Since it's release, a whole lot of things have changed in the world, but the Hammerhead still runs with the best of them. 22 Designs Lynx Binding. Discontinued bindings are still revered as one of the strongest telemark bindings ever made Five pivot positions adjustable by a simple button system allow you to customize the feel and flex of your binding Included: two toe pieces. 22 Designs Hammerhead Binding Brand: 22 Designs. 22 Designs Hammerhead Binding Information: A seminal binding in telemark history, the 22Designs Hammerhead changed the game for skiers of every ability level. It combines the control of NTN with the smooth flex of a Hammerhead (Axl/Vice). Its the first free-pivot binding with three cable guide positions so y $200. We introduced the acclaimed free-pivot Axl binding in 2009, and in 2012, the Vice. Armageddon-proof. 22 Designs - Hammerhead - ONE SIZE FITS ALL - U. Your support is humbly requested, and graciously appreciated. Chris Valiante and the binding builders at TwentyTwo Designs say no chance. […] © 2012 Share this:PrintEmailShareStumbleUponDiggRedditpinterest Posted in Telemark Bindings « Rerun: Rainey Design’s Hammerhead (v1) […], […] and delivers excellent skiing control. Side Cut: 114-84-106 Turn Radius: 21 Rocker Type: Camber Tail Type: Flat. My question is, on the duckbill of the boots where the rear metal edge of the HH binding is, grooves have been worn into the plastic on each top side of the duckbill. I searched and couldn’t actually find an answer to this, so I’m turning to you. How to adjust and cables and pins on the 22 Designs Axl Tele binding. The small binding weighs 3.8 lbs / 1715 grams and fits size 25.5 boots and down. Hammerhead – a classic design in telemark’s fabled history. If you’re buying a telemark binding, the 22 Designs Axl is a smart choice. The Hammerhead requires no tools for adjustment. Also the skis ski like crap compared to how they used to ski. But I found in walk mode that the issue went away. The Axl gives you the legendary stiffness and adjustability of the Hammerhead and adds a free-pivot backcountry touring mode that allows you to tour longer and with less fatigue. Bomb-proof. 22 Designs Axl Telemark Binding Review. By adapting the Axl platform to a new connection point they built a winner, a binding with a tour mode that is proven to work reliably and switch modes easily in a steel based package known for durability with NTN’s laterally tight connection. by soar07 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:35 am, Post hmm, interesting. My guess is the boots were ground a bit narrow (it doesn’t take much), allowing them to fit deeper into the wedge shape of the HH toeplate. Plus, it’s highly adjustable to suit your skiing style. Put another way, if you need more tension than this binding adds to your boot, you probably ought to just lock ‘yer heels. 22 Designs Hammerhead RED STIFFY Binding Information: A seminal binding in telemark history, the 22Designs Hammerhead changed the game for skiers of every ability level. How to adjust and cables and pins on the 22 Designs Axl Tele binding. The skis in the photo are not included. In 2005, 22 Designs purchased Rainey Designs and continued producing the binding with very minor adjustments to the binding through 2012. 22 Designs was created in 2004 by Chris Valiante and Collins Pringle. It seems unavoidable given the binding innterface, but it still concerns me to see so much wear after only a few days out. It can stand to be a bit less wide – especially if it is wearing your boots down. ), and I dinged the heel tube where the cable coils thread in, resulting in a pinched cable that I couldnt tighten or loosen. The Hammerhead consists of a single, 6 inch long compression spring underfoot, housed beneath a 21mm high shim. Ending Nov 29 at 1:34PM PST 5d. That said, the Hammerhead is one heck of a binding, and I plan to continue using for a long time to come. Complaints Thi… A neutral flexing binding also means less fatigue on uphill climbs. I thought the new 22 Designs Vice binding would be at most a minor upgrade from the Hammerheads. The boys at 22 Designs took over production of the Hammerhead from its creator, Russell Rainey, in February 2004. In 2005, 22 Designs purchased Rainey Designs and continued producing the binding with very minor adjustments to the binding through 2012. Hammerhead bindings by Twenty-two Designs. 2 colors available. Love the adjustability. Details about Rainey 22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Ski Bindings w Leashes. Bindings are Large size and will fit a 24.5 and larger 75mm duckbill boot. Thank you for taking the time to answer! He also rebuilt a trust with customers that the SuperLoop had tarnised and while he was at it, built a word-of-mouth sales force 300 strong. Press enter for more information. The flexible leather boots and 3-pin bindings of the original 75 mm design offered very little resistence to the heel lifting off the boot, but also comparatively little control. Since it's release, a whole lot of things have changed in the world, but the Hammerhead still runs with the best of them. Boy was I wrong! Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Snow , Backcountry Skiing , Telemark Bindings yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you! Item Information. This is the most important step so please take plenty of time to align the template correctly. The amount of power you need to make your boot/binding/ski system perform correctly on several factors: 1 - Boot bellows flex: the stiffer the boot bellows the more effort is needed to flex the boot. 1 viewed per hour. Snap into the Twenty-Two Designs Axl Bindings and carve with confidence at the resort and in the backcountry. by soar07 » Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:10 pm, Post A calculated risk that history vindicated. Rainey 22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Ski Bindings w Leashes. The long awaited free pivot binding from TwentyTwo Designs! So perhaps before I try to change all my bindings maybe I should try a different pair of boots perhaps? Many testers have commented that the Hammerhead will revolutionize telemarking.