Ski without a safety release

[tomba]

Be careful when skiing with bindings that don’t have a safety release. A fall is more likely to result in a broken ankle or other injuries. Many backcountry ski bindings, such as the Voile Switchback, don’t have a safety release. I won’t be skiing with such bindings anymore.

[grampy]

"... a broken ankle or other injuries ..."
Tomas - I hope this isn't based on recent personal experience ?

[bobby49]

Does anybody remember heel locators for 3-pin cross country bindings?

They caused only one torn-up knee for me.

[c9h13no3]

You should also never use quill pens! Those things are so messy!

[tomba]

Personal experience.

[Schleppy]

Personal experience.

You ok?

[tomba]

Yes, thank you. Recovering from surgery.

It was just a routine fall. Not high speed. Not steep.

[Harlen]

tomba wrote:

Yes, thank you. Recovering from surgery.

It was just a routine fall. Not high speed. Not steep.

Oh no! Let me guess, drawing on my fairly recent experience: broken "tipfib," along with the attendant ligament damage? 6 to 8 weeks for the bone, and unknown for the other? All the best Tomas, hope to still see you this summer... or fall? Ian and Lizzie.