G3 ION 12 Binding

User Reviews

• Easy to adjust and click into.
• The pressure in the heel piece helps for skiing in firm snow.
• Switching between modes is efficient and easy.
• Lightweight.
• Very few reports of ejecting from the binding unnecessarily.
• The heel risers are easy to adjust on-the-go.
• The brakes are functional and work well.
• Stylish.

Expert Reviews

• The spring loaded heel allows the heel to set up without any gap.
• The elevated toe springs make it easy to place the tip of the pole into the channel to de-ice the toes.
• The binding allows for precision in turning.
• The rubber BootStop was made simpler, in order to line up the toe pins.
• Comes with 85, 100, 115, and 130mm brakes that are able to suit most touring skis.
• The auto-rotation lock prevents switching from tour to ski mode accidentally.
• The forward pressure increases the elasticity of the binding and improves downhill capabilities.
• Able to turn the heel dial in either direction, to lock for touring with right or left hand.
• The issues in the previous year’s models have been corrected.
• The ION doesn’t break as easily as some other pin bindings.

User Reviews

• Some snow/ice buildup on the toe occurs, but is easy to clear.
• Not able to replace the brakes if needed.
• Some reports of pre-release occurring.

Expert Reviews

• Not very many high-tech features, such as alpine clamping mechanism or lateral release adjustment.
• Have to manually twist the heel-piece to switch from tour to ski mode.
• A few reports of durability issues in the heel areas.
• Some reports of possible durability issues in the brakes.
• Not the lightest option.
• Not the best downhill option.