#G3 ZED STOMP PAD UPDATE#
Update 2019/20: G3 updated the design to not require the use of previously-included stomp pads when skiing the Zed without brakes. Optional brakes are easily installed or you can go with leashes (not included).Optional ION crampons allow for quick deployment during icy ascents.Combined adjustment screw changes both lateral and vertical release.Quickly adjusts 30mm for different boot sole lengths, enabling a boot-quiver.#3 Pozidrive heads on all adjustment screws simplifies your repair kit inventory.Boot Stop guides the toe welt of your boot into the binding for fiddle-free entry.Toe wing geometry optimizes retention and snow clearance under the springs.Gapless heel with elastic travel along the ski ensures consistent release.The G3 ZED is one of the first bindings to get pointed at on our wall. The jaws are shaped and loaded with spring-strength to clear ice every time they are actuated, and a rubber Boot Stop ensures easy step-in. A nice, wide hole pattern transfers power to the edges of even the widest skis and resists pull-out.
The toe piece resembles the well-loved ION in many ways. To that end, G3 incorporated two heel-lifters, 30mm of boot-length adjustment, 10mm of elastic travel, and an optional brake into a clean and compact heel unit with an eye-pleasing lime-green accent. This will be the sweet spot for folks who want to travel far in the backcountry but aren’t ready to make sacrifices. In other words, the designers wanted it light without sacrificing safety or ski performance. No heel gap means the release stays consistent throughout the ski flex while offering additional energy and rebound to your skis. The ZED is the first “gapless” binding in its weight class with adjustable vertical and lateral release. With the proven ION as the foundation, the designers started trimming the fat to minimize mass without compromising ski or release performance. While we continue to debunk that myth, G3 may have just ended the discussion altogether with the ZED binding. Many casual skiers believe that lightweight ski-touring bindings must sacrifice some performance.
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