G3 enzo....2+ yrs later, what's the verdict?

[rockcreek]

I'm lookin to mount mrs. rockcreek (hehe)'s new skis, and was looking at the enzo (not the enzo r, want free pivot for tourin) and was curious if anyone had good/bad/otherwise tales to tell regarding g3's newly discontinued telebinding. looks like i can get em' for about 250$ on the interwebs. I ski axl's and love them, so that will probably be the final decision, but am making sure I wasn't missing out on a good deal (because im a cheap fuck). graciass

[Tri-Ungulate]

Bought a pair on closeout last year and tested them on a weeklong hut trip in interior BC. They skied and toured quite well, mounted on a pair of BD Carbon Megawatts. In fact, I'm taking them to Hokkaido next January.

Pros: good lateral control, nice progressive flex, not too active (personal preference), free pivot works well for extended touring, transition from ski/tour well, didn't ice up on me, bargain price.

Cons: A bit on the heavy side, heel elevators sucked shit (kept flipping down despite fiddling with 'em regularly), heel elevators only go up one level unless you purchase optional riser extenders.

I don't have Axls, but do have old HHs and the Enzo is about equivalent to hole #4 in activity.

[Skiwurrel]

I've noticed the whole toe piece wiggles a bit, not noticeable when skiing, and yeah that heel is a fucker, usually only after its frozen, that and snow in the coils means you have you bring them in every night. Good binding though, seems bomber and tours well.

[Skiwurrel]

Newly discontinued? Really?

[dschane]

Yup, just the Enzo-R will live on. I would look either at 22D's Axls or Voile's Switchback X2.