G3 ION LT 12 AT Binding

ION Performance, Brakeless Weight The G3 ION is entering its second year in what is becoming a tech binding renaissance. The creatives at G3 have incorporated several contemporary features that make the ION one of the leaders in the touring binding ranks. New for the 20152016 season, the ION LT 12 offers all the performance of the original ION with a lower weight and no brakes. The heel on the ION LT 12 features two major innovations while it still uses the traditional post and large spring for the DIN, another spring is added under the binding which allows 6mm of fore and aft travel. This creates forward pressure allowing the skis to flex in a negative camber while keeping the heel of the boot in the binding. In the past when skis were flexed in an extreme manner the heel would prematurely release, this is no longer the case. The heel unit has multi directional pivot and ergonomic heel risers. The heel piece can be placed in touring mode by either rotating it counterclockwise or clockwise, overall this feature leads to more efficient travel and transitions. All adjustments on the binding length, 2 DIN, and attachment to the ski are made using posi drive hardware. What this means is that skiers need only one tool to adjust everything. G3 boasts that the ION LT 12 offers the industry's best retention strength of any tech binding on the market. G3's attention to retention strength decreases the likelihood of pre release, allowing the binding to be skied aggressively without locking the toe piece. A lateral channel has been added under the front of the toe piece allowing the skier to clear out snow and ice build up. In other tech bindings snow and ice buildup has caused improper binding function and pre release. With innovative features and strong construction, the G3 ION LT 12 offers incredible performance at an unbelievably low weight. we do not recommend skiing a tech binding with the toe piece locked out under any circumstance Features Include: An adjustable 5 12 release setting keeps you safe when skiing hard. Adjustable forward pressure helps keep your boot attached to the binding while maintaining consistent release values. A 33% wider 40mm freeride mount helps you transfer more power from your boot to your edges. Simple Boot Stop Minimal weight, effective step in guidance. Two heel lifters that are easy to use with a ski pole. Bi directional heel piece allows you to rotate the heel whichever way you choose.