Perfect vid that gave me exactly the low-down on the Meidjo I was looking for, and then some. Great tips. From another East-coaster who started out in the daks with xc skis and snowshoes, Thank You Brother!!
Really help info thanks. I'm just coming over to this binding now (southern winter), from a lifetime on 75mm. I liked the video location, style and format. Great stuff, cheers Andy.
Great video. Your dog is adorable. I appreciate the thoughtful long-form commentary and thank you for using a tripod!. I'm one of those "old dudes" but not an antique gear bigot. I stopped upgrading about 15 years ago and up until then tried every releasable system available. At that time, only 2 setups were DIN rated (7TM and Rotafella TRP plates). The OG Rotafella and G3 3-pins would "release" by ripping the toes ;-) I tried binding plates (Vole, then later Rotafella TRP's), the ill-fated Sky-Hoy bindings. Finally settled on DIN-rated 7TM free-pivot bindings and never had a problem. I also never had a problem with boot-flex using (now ancient) Scarpa T3's but I've nothing contemporary to compare it to. It's great to see the sport evolve. I finally gave up on tele gear mostly because with my family we were resort skiing and I was tired of the extra time necessary to engage the heels (no step-in convenience). The Meidjo setup looks mechanically sound but IMO they should work on convenience and how do deal with snow loading -- it seems like a very cumbersome, inconvenient setup (no free lunch). Cheers.
Great video! Appreciate the tips on ice. I’ve got the Meidjo 3.0 and I love them. Smooth transition coming over from 75mm. And the releasability is good peace of mind.
Thank you so much for posting this: exactly what I needed to see as I lay in bed here on week 3 with a shattered tib & fib. Not the whole story but major factor was hammerhead didn’t release. It kind of broke my heart to think I’d never tele again but I’ll never ski anything without release and alpine just doesn’t do it for me.
I feel your pain brother. Releasability is a nonnegotiable for me. Freedoms are also a good option for more resort focused charging. You just can't be Meidjo for touring though.
Fellow weirdo here! Agree, NTN-tech is the bomb. I've been skiing the Lynx hard since the first gen. I had two issues in the 1st & 2nd seasons: broken cam stops, and tech-toe pivot pins backing out. 22D fixed both issues promptly at no cost. Haven't had any issues since. The Lynx isn't releasable that I know of, especially as I ski with the tech-toes locked. I guess I've never had an instance where I wish they'd released. I'd like to try the Meidjo someday for comparison though. Totally with you on staying current with the latest Tele "tech" (double meaning there). I don't understand why some people still cling to 75mm. I guess they haven't given NTN-tech a fair shot. It's well worth the upgrade. Now if we can just get some lighter boots. Scarpa makes a great boot with the Tx Pro/Tx Comp, but they are pigs in the skintrack. They just need a lighter backcountry model too, or simply lightweight the TX Pro to distinguish it more from the Comp.
I am with you 100%. 22 Designs makes great stuff and is based out of Victor ID last I checked, so American made. I went with the Meidjo because I think the second heal is more releasable than with Lynx, but that is also a point of failure on Meidjo. So a trade off there. 100% on the lighter boot for skinning, that is will be by next video.
It's called Vibra-tite VC-3. www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-213-Threadmate-Threadlocker-Degree/dp/B0088YEGXM/ref=asc_df_B0088YEGXM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167145486941&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12822315823792473092&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028825&hvtargid=pla-314552427989&th=1
GREAT video appreciate the info, I’ve got a pair of Meijo 3.2 and love them but just took a digger on a pair of Freerides that didn’t release (ouch!) so gonna experiment r more. Keep the videos coming (ps love Confluence, thanks for plugging the locals)
I've had many releases out of Freerides, check that your cartridges are adjusted properly to your weight. When I first started using them I thought turning the screws on the cartridges made them stiffer, but that's not actually what they are there for, turning the screws adjusts your Dinn. If you want stiffer spring tension on Freerides you have to change cartridges to a different color. Check the chart online for the proper setting for your weight and skiing style.
Resistance free 2 pin touring is a game changer friend! If all you do is ride lifts not a big deal. Just remember spring tension is great for downhill and bad for uphill because you have to fight the springs going uphill.
Have you released out of Meidjo? All my stuff is inserted for 22D and the mounting pattern on M is prolific! I’ll prob have to reinvest in new skis to make it happen, but a reliable release would be worth it I think. Great vid, love your style
I had 75mm Crispi boots, the yellow pair, and never like them that much. Scarpa just fits me properly and the bellows feels good to me. Thanks for the tip about the tech inserts ripping out.
Perfect vid that gave me exactly the low-down on the Meidjo I was looking for, and then some. Great tips. From another East-coaster who started out in the daks with xc skis and snowshoes, Thank You Brother!!
Really help info thanks. I'm just coming over to this binding now (southern winter), from a lifetime on 75mm. I liked the video location, style and format. Great stuff, cheers Andy.
Great video. Your dog is adorable. I appreciate the thoughtful long-form commentary and thank you for using a tripod!. I'm one of those "old dudes" but not an antique gear bigot. I stopped upgrading about 15 years ago and up until then tried every releasable system available. At that time, only 2 setups were DIN rated (7TM and Rotafella TRP plates). The OG Rotafella and G3 3-pins would "release" by ripping the toes ;-) I tried binding plates (Vole, then later Rotafella TRP's), the ill-fated Sky-Hoy bindings. Finally settled on DIN-rated 7TM free-pivot bindings and never had a problem. I also never had a problem with boot-flex using (now ancient) Scarpa T3's but I've nothing contemporary to compare it to. It's great to see the sport evolve. I finally gave up on tele gear mostly because with my family we were resort skiing and I was tired of the extra time necessary to engage the heels (no step-in convenience). The Meidjo setup looks mechanically sound but IMO they should work on convenience and how do deal with snow loading -- it seems like a very cumbersome, inconvenient setup (no free lunch). Cheers.
Great video! Appreciate the tips on ice. I’ve got the Meidjo 3.0 and I love them. Smooth transition coming over from 75mm. And the releasability is good peace of mind.
Thank you so much for posting this: exactly what I needed to see as I lay in bed here on week 3 with a shattered tib & fib. Not the whole story but major factor was hammerhead didn’t release. It kind of broke my heart to think I’d never tele again but I’ll never ski anything without release and alpine just doesn’t do it for me.
I feel your pain brother. Releasability is a nonnegotiable for me. Freedoms are also a good option for more resort focused charging. You just can't be Meidjo for touring though.
Fellow weirdo here! Agree, NTN-tech is the bomb. I've been skiing the Lynx hard since the first gen. I had two issues in the 1st & 2nd seasons: broken cam stops, and tech-toe pivot pins backing out. 22D fixed both issues promptly at no cost. Haven't had any issues since. The Lynx isn't releasable that I know of, especially as I ski with the tech-toes locked. I guess I've never had an instance where I wish they'd released. I'd like to try the Meidjo someday for comparison though.
Totally with you on staying current with the latest Tele "tech" (double meaning there). I don't understand why some people still cling to 75mm. I guess they haven't given NTN-tech a fair shot. It's well worth the upgrade. Now if we can just get some lighter boots. Scarpa makes a great boot with the Tx Pro/Tx Comp, but they are pigs in the skintrack. They just need a lighter backcountry model too, or simply lightweight the TX Pro to distinguish it more from the Comp.
I am with you 100%. 22 Designs makes great stuff and is based out of Victor ID last I checked, so American made. I went with the Meidjo because I think the second heal is more releasable than with Lynx, but that is also a point of failure on Meidjo. So a trade off there. 100% on the lighter boot for skinning, that is will be by next video.
Greeat video! What was the locktite you used for plastic?
It's called Vibra-tite VC-3.
www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-213-Threadmate-Threadlocker-Degree/dp/B0088YEGXM/ref=asc_df_B0088YEGXM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167145486941&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12822315823792473092&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028825&hvtargid=pla-314552427989&th=1
Great vid - thanks so much!
Cool video!! Keep ‘em coming
GREAT video appreciate the info, I’ve got a pair of Meijo 3.2 and love them but just took a digger on a pair of Freerides that didn’t release (ouch!) so gonna experiment r more. Keep the videos coming (ps love Confluence, thanks for plugging the locals)
I've had many releases out of Freerides, check that your cartridges are adjusted properly to your weight. When I first started using them I thought turning the screws on the cartridges made them stiffer, but that's not actually what they are there for, turning the screws adjusts your Dinn. If you want stiffer spring tension on Freerides you have to change cartridges to a different color. Check the chart online for the proper setting for your weight and skiing style.
@@matthewhoffer5116 thanks!
Thanks for the video!
I’m named Doug too.
Nice vid, I’m still on T2 and Switchbacks, just fine except doesn’t release. !
Resistance free 2 pin touring is a game changer friend! If all you do is ride lifts not a big deal. Just remember spring tension is great for downhill and bad for uphill because you have to fight the springs going uphill.
Have you released out of Meidjo? All my stuff is inserted for 22D and the mounting pattern on M is prolific! I’ll prob have to reinvest in new skis to make it happen, but a reliable release would be worth it I think. Great vid, love your style
Yes, I have. But I don't fall that often anymore. I do trust them to release though.
Great bindings. Just don't use crispi boots- the tech toe inserts just rip out. I have broken two pairs . Go for the scarpa boots
I had 75mm Crispi boots, the yellow pair, and never like them that much. Scarpa just fits me properly and the bellows feels good to me. Thanks for the tip about the tech inserts ripping out.