My experience with telescopic ones is they can compact when you put real pressure on them (ie right when you would rather they didn’t). I am a ski tourer so this may be more on an issue for a skier...

I gave up on my Spectres after 1.5 seasons - say 40 days. No wear problems and they tour/walk great. However they really are not stiff and I found this annoying when I needed it! Switched to Mtn Labs...

I have after a year of experimenting given up on the Vipec's and gone back to Dynafit. Last year getting in and out was a nightmare and occasionally the heel would release leading to telemark skiing....

Volkl Nanuq's or Nunataq's are great

If you like the Aura, but want something lighter then the Nanuq is a good bet.

Volkl Nunataq

So far had a week of skiing and touring on these and no problem. I am in Europe so used Telemark P who were easily the cheapest but i have used them before and their techfolk seem to set things up...

Been on my Vipecs for a week now - skinning and skiing - had no issues and the toe piece is still solid - not sure what the tech folks did for me that was different to others - but happy enough so...

Volkl Nunataq's are great - been on them for the last week and they ski everything well and are light for touring!

Had my first day on the Vipec/nunataq's yesterday. Conditions were shallow powder or tracked powder. Firstly - the nunataq's are amazing - I am extremely impressed. I will clearly need to ski them in...

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Think they are lighter than the Dynafit FTs?

Have them mounted and delivered - maiden trip on them in 8 days when we can get to the mountains. Mounted on Nanutaq 186s

Just bought a pair of these. Hope to try them out tomorrow. Ended up with a Vulcan on one foot and these on the other. The Spectre's were softer but very smooth. You could feel that the Vulcan...

I have skied Scott Crus'airs 179cm all last season with Dynafits. These were light-ish on the up but very robust skis in all conditions. I would happily take them anywhere.

I am not an expert here - but comparing the binding to the older TLT Speed - it looks like the same binding apart from the heel until which has been made adjustable (big benefit I think) and is 5g...