G3 Oynx

£315.00

The design of the ONYX binding is focused on the best combination of lightweight, high performance, and usability. G3 stayed true to thier commitment to lightweight by designing an enhanced Tech system toe attachment that provides a rigid and secure boot interface, an easy step-in experience, and a high level of retention. G3 then added a heel mechanism that shifts fore and aft to allow for an easy switch between ski and tour mode without having to release the boot from the binding. Finally, G3 added an easy to adjust mounting plate system so that one mount fits multiple boot sizes.

• Din Settings: 5 - 10 (My) / 12 (Mz)
  
• Weight: 1430g
  
• Material: Forged aerospace aluminum toe-jaws, chassis and heel-post. Fiber reinforced binding mounting base plates
  
• Ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
  
• Terrain: Freeride, Touring

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 The following are quotes from Customer Reviews on the Onyx on G3s web page www.genuineguidegear.com/gear/bindings/onyx

• "The ONYX offers unsurpassed usability as well as a reliable and high performing downhill and uphill experience seperating it from other tech bindings currently on the market. The Usability of the ONYX is highlighted in the ability to switch from ski to tour mode and back again without having to release your boot from the binding. This makes for very quick transitions while always having the stability of your skis underfoot. The high and the Low heel lift are also very reliable and do not collapse while also being super easy to stow and deploy. Another key feature is a high level of retention in the toe piece that prevents unwanted prelease and offers a new level of confidence when compared to other tech systems. And finally, the ONYX mounting plate system offers the ability to easily slide the binding from one pair of skis to another, as well as makes for easy transport of skis. Yes, there is a small increase in weight (know that we weigh our bindings as pairs and include all screw weights unlike many manufacturers), however we feel the added usability and performance makes up for this."
  
• Q:   In the video it is stated that this binding allows you to switch between ski and tour mode with out removing your boot from the binding. Why is this so important, I still have to remove my ski to put on skins. Granted you can remove the skins without taking off the ski...
  A:   Keeping the ski on during a transition from ski mode to tour mode can be pretty important.
  
  Undulating terrain, such as skiing out down a valley after some alpine pow is a good example, and in this situation you may find yourself wanting to switch from ski to tour mode without doing a full transition to skins.
  
  Also there will be times when you are high up in alpine, say on a steep glaciated slope, where you need to transition from ski to tour (or vice versa) but really don't want to be taking your skis off...
  
  The Onyx is the only tech binding on the market that is able to be changed from tour to ski mode and back again without the user needing to step out of the binding.
  
  In terms of taking removing your ski to put on your skins - try doing it without taking the skis off! It is a great rando technique to know and can save you lots of time, as well as getting you first turns off the top of the skin track while your buddies are standing in waist deep powder out of their skis.
  
• "Having just returned from skiing two weeks in Portillo, Chile and Las Lenas, Argentina.... I can objectively rate the new ONYX binding as truly "Genuine Guide Gear"! I am an IFMGA certified mountain guide and own Aspen Expeditions in Aspen Colorado. My professional experience and standards are as demanding as anyone in the business of backcountry adventure skiing. The ONYX has achieved a status and niche that all consumers should seriously consider in either purchasing their first AT setup or upgrading their existing one. Consistent with the G3 product line, the ONYX is this Guide's professional choice!"

Comes in 2 sizes, Medium (£315.00) and Large (£325.00)