When considering NTN - New Telemark Norm bindings please consider the TTS - Tele Tech Systems. They use the tech inserts in most modern NTN boots for great touring efficiency, low weight and excellent edge control… the only downside is they require some finesse to get into I’d advise against buying new 75mm gear if you’re just getting into the sport. You’d be buying a standard that is dieing unfortunately. However buying used 75mm boots / bindings is cheap as chips and mount them on some used 90-100mm underfoot all mountain ski… will let you know wether you’re a convert or not without breaking the bank… more money for granola bars eh!

Bishop skis and Freeheel Life are tele only skis, both have gotten great reviews. Voile also has skis that have done well with tele bindings.

Thanks for the video. I’ve skied a bunch of setups, from leather Merrills with Black Diamond 02’s up to 22 Designs Outlaws with Crispi World Cup boots. I suck equally on all of them. But I tend to crash harder on NTN.

G-3 Targa bindings are still the best ever. Just try to get into those new bindings in deep snow

Bishop is a true telemark company. They make a telemark specific ski that only reinforces the toe connection. No need for heel

Personally, I don't find a big difference between 75mm and NTN, or that I can setup up NTN to the way I want, not the way it wants.. I prefer less active telemark bindings. (i.e. switchback and 7tm rather than hammerhead). You can get the same feel from NTN if you know you want that feel and don't go nuts with super stiff springs. I ski Outlaw and Medio3 with NTN and I can still get low when I want. What I like about NTN is that I don't have to always get low to get good edge control.

Can someone give me advice on a good step in telemark binding. My boot size is mens 8.5. Thank you!

Um, I’m pretty sure Scott is discontinuing their 75mm boot. And next year Scarpa will be down to just the T2 & T4. Unsure what Crispi’s plans are. As for bindings, 22 Designs is rumored to be killing off their 75mm bindings. The writing is on the wall for 75mm Telemark. NTN is king. Long live the King (we hope….).