Quantity: Free shipping for this item Free store pickup Order online, get it at your local MEC. Looking at the housing, it appears that it could work but I'm not positive. Do follow the instructions for clearing the snow piece and ice. I am not sure what made G3 believe that they should have two different screw designs for one binding, and why they chose to deviate from the industry norm, but it was not well thought out. The lack of a ski brake somewhat limits its appeal, but we'd argue that expert backcountry skiers (as opposed to "expert" resort skiers) don't need ski brakes… I have G3 ion bindings for skis with 98 mm waist. G3 started by giving the Ion an adjustable forward-pressure setting, which allows 22mm of adjustment to ensure a super-solid connection between the heel of your boot and the heel piece of the binding, reducing vibration and helping to eliminate chatter. Easy to flip the heel risers, love the design there. Invalid email or password. Original Retail Vapor Nano $1200 G3 Ion 12 Binding $650 G3 Alpinist Skins. The breakage is published on an internet forum, and G3 discovers that indeed their stomp pad situation is problematic. Also, though not its intended use, I rode these bindings a fair amount inbounds, mostly on s**tty concrete PNW crude. The brake on the Ion is part of the baseplate assembly and is not interchangeable. Qualified orders eligible for FREE S&H and FREE RETURNS. I've been on the ION 12 all winter and have been extremely impressed. Snow tends to collect and ice up, tripping the brake when walking. Period. We made the BootStop simpler and lighter with no moving parts. Stated Weight: 345 grams (no leash / brake) Operative that summarizes the 780 word G3 service bulletin: Use stomp pads with ZED, and be aware G3 recommends an “ideally…maximum 1.5 mm gap between the ski boot sole and ski brake or stomp pad when unweighted.” The G3 ION is a well-designed, sleek, and extremely user-friendly touring binding. Eager to get to the bottom of this though, so send me an email at help@skimo.co and we can address it. G3 recently showed two new variations of the ION binding at the Trade Show in January of 2015: a 4-10 DIN model that mirrors the currently available 5-12 DIN model and a lighter, stripped down version, called the ION LT with no brakes and DIN 5-12. Very easy to use. 4 – 10 RV; 585 g / 1 lb 4.6 oz (single) Brake Options: 85/100/115/130 mm If you've broken a brake or are switching skis and need a new width, look for your G3 brakes here. If you have any questions or would like to pick up a pair, please reach out. Can you buy brakes and mount them on the G3 ion LT?? /, When you create an account, you agree to our. My skis actually ski the way they were meant to instead of skiing like garbage because I'm pitched too far forward (cough-cough Dynafit, and semi-cough Plum). “Lightweight.” ION catalog weight of 585 g, 20.6 ounces per binding (1/2 pair) with 115 mm brake and no screws is claimed. Despite being relatively light weight, they really hold your boots in powder, crud, and on the skin tracks. There’s Still Time—eGift Cards Delivered Instantly! The simple, yet functional design, make this binding … I've used them both in bounds and touring and they have a very ensuring feel to them. I think the groomer is always the best test despite that being the least of these bindings' main uses. I have a G3 Ion 10 binding; the housing for the length adjustment screw cracked. Bindings have been at G3 for > 2 months, with no meaningful information coming from them about findings, status, or plans to fix/replace/return. ION brakes - Stoppers that work with both the ION 10 and ION 12 bindings. Like the original (now well-travelled) ION 12, the ION 10 helps eliminate those frustrations and lets you focus on enjoying the mountains. Sold in pairs (x2). The bindings held nicely and never released inappropriately. The Ion also boasts a fully retracting alpine-style brake for solid and reliable ski-stopping performance for when you do eject. Stories from real people who are blending the outdoors with the everyday, the latest information about gear we love, advice to get you into a new activity or take your passion to the next level, and trip reports to help you plan your next adventure. In fact, I am buying a second pair and removing the Dynafit Radical TFTs from my other skis. Any chance you can offer the LT base plate as I'd like to go brakeless on my Ion-12. Learn more. This gives the Ion a smoother, less rattly feel than traditional tech setups and makes sure that it'll release consistently, but only when it's necessary (it's release values run as high as 12, if you're wondering). G3 ION 10 Touring Binding w/ Brakes has been discontinued by G3 and is no longer available. 2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding. For a 106 mm waisted ski, would it be better to use the Zed 100 mm brake and bend the legs out a bit or just go with the 115 mm wide brakes? G3 Ion 12 Bindings with Brakes. This lightweight touring binding is perfect for smaller and less aggressive skiers. Replacement brakes for G3 ski bindings. I need another 100mm brake, do you have another one in stock? Forward Elastic Travel: 10 mm. Shop: G3 Ion DOWNLOAD Ion User Manual Touring: Rotate either way just past 90 degrees until is catches in place Press or step on the brake pad to lock brakes up Open toe unit jaws by pressing down on toe lever Bump the front of your boot to the plastic alignment towers and … The only advatnage of those bindings were the ability to transition from ski to tour without freeing your toe. The G3 Ion 12 binding weighs in at 2 pounds 9.3 ounces per pair, falling mid-pack in terms of weight in the touring market. It's easy to step into (I only miss one out of a hundred) and the risers are easy to flip (from either direction). The Ion is just an awesome tech binding. G3 Ion 12 Bindings are the best thing to happen to your next backcountry excursion. -- Brakes worked great for me. ZED BRAKES. Hey there. Can I order brakes to fit the new skis? THanks for your inquiry. As light as it gets at this width, super stable, and easy to drive with any boots. We gave the ION three important updates for 2017/18 to make it simpler, easier and more reliable. The bindings themselves are great, minus the fact that they are being recalled by G3. G3 started by giving the Ion an adjustable forward-pressure setting, which allows 22mm of adjustment to ensure a super-solid connection between the heel of your boot and the heel piece of the binding, reducing vibration and helping to eliminate chatter. Maybe the best innovations are the toe piece's double snow-clearing channels under the jaws, which let you poke out snow with a ski pole, ensuring that you won't ever accidentally start to ski without the toe pins being fully engaged. As others mentioned, they really click into place, too, and reinforce the fact that they have locked on. The ION brakes are integrated into the baseplate so you are buying a whole new baseplate … I've never ejected unnecessarily and have ejected perfectly when I should have. Play. Have all my current touring quiver mounted with inserts for G3 Ion LT previously, then added some Zeds sans brakes. I know its not important but I do love the color. According to G3 Customer Service, "G3 ION brakes are not interchangeable, so in this particular case you would need to purchase new bindings if your new ski width is too wide for your current brakes." Sometimes the mods have worked, but most of the time they haven't, but they are almost always convinced that they've revolutionized touring each time they emerge from the garage. I haven't got to use them much this year because we are waiting on the snow. Get the most out of your G3 ION ski touring bindings. First full season on g3's during 16/17 winter. Play. I bought the 10s for my lighter wife and she loves them too. Easy to line up toe and step in. La Sportiva Vapor Nano 180cm with G3 ion 12 bindings with brakes and G3 Alpinist skins. ZED brakes - Removeable brakes for the ZED 12 binding. The climbing bars are simple and easy to use. Since its rookie season G3's ION alpine touring binding has collected 3+ prestigious Editor's choice awards each season and spawned a whole series of lightweight tech bindings including the ION 10 and lighter ION LT 12. Product Discontinued by Manufacturer. Its solid and the 12 DIN keeps you attached to your ski. Not too bad, but I've had occasional pre-releases when skiing on hard snow and hitting a bump or when skiing on soft snow and flexing the ski a lot. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Snow, Backcountry Skiing, Alpine Touring Bindings yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you! When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. As I said above, I'll never know what other bindings are like because I will only ever buy this binding again. 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