22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding Ski Bindings - Telemark Binding 22 Designs S (26.0 and down) 80
22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding Ski Bindings - Telemark Binding 22 Designs S (26.0 and down) 80

22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding

$602.00
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Size
Brake Width
2 in stock
Features

  • Resort NTN binding with no tour mode
  • Full steel underplate
  • Retractable brakes in 80, 95, 110 and 125 mm
  • Preload adjustable from 1 to 5
  • Instant flex engagement
  • Small and Large sizes
  • 803 g per binding in a Large with 95 mm brakes
Description

The 22 Designs Bandit is a resort NTN telemark binding with no tour mode, retractable brakes in four widths and preload adjustable from 1 to 5, at 803 g in a Large.
Tech Specs
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Resort NTN Telemark Binding

22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding

The 22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding is a resort telemark binding for hard-charging free-heel skiers who ride lifts and want an NTN binding built only for the descent. Dropping the tour mode and shortening the nose lets the Bandit sit on a full steel underplate, and the springs engage at the start of the turn with preload adjustable across five settings. At 803 g per binding in a Large with 95 mm brakes, with retractable brakes in four widths and an easier step-in, the Bandit suits lift-served telemark, resort steeps and a dedicated resort pair beside a touring setup.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Binding for You?

Best For
Lift-served telemark skiers on NTN boots who want a durable resort binding with retractable brakes and five preload settings.
Consider Another Binding If
You want to tour on the same binding, need a binding with a release mechanism, or ski 75 mm telemark boots.

CCBB Binding Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
1/5
No tour mode, resort only
Telemark Activity
4/5
Instant flex engagement, preload 1 to 5
Transition Speed
3/5
Easier step-in, retractable brakes
Serviceability
4/5
2-year warranty, full steel underplate

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Binding Profile

Release RangeNone, no release mechanism
Brake Width80, 95, 110 or 125 mm, retractable
Boot CompatibilityNTN telemark boots
AdjustabilitySmall and Large sizes
Activity SettingsPreload 1 to 5, optional soft and stiff springs

Why We Like It

  • With no tour mode, the Bandit uses a shortened nose and a full steel underplate, which removes the parts that bend or crack on older telemark bindings.
  • The retractable brakes move in 12 mm on each side, which keeps them out of the way in a deep telemark turn.
  • Preload adjusts from 1 to 5 by turning the spring cap, and optional soft and stiff spring kits change the feel further.
  • The springs engage at the start of the turn, so the binding drives the ski from the first moment of edge pressure.

Best Uses

  • Lift-served telemark
  • Groomers and resort steeps
  • A resort pair beside a touring setup
  • Hard-charging free-heel skiers
  • Telemark skiers who want brakes

Mounting and Setup Advice

Sizes run Small and Large by boot: Small fits Scarpa and Crispi 26.0/26.5 and smaller, and Scott and Garmont 25.5/26.0 and smaller. The Bandit puts the boot 1.3 cm forward of the Outlaw X, so move the jig back 1.3 cm for a boot-center mount if you are matching an Outlaw X line. Choose the brake width for your ski: 80, 95, 110 or 125 mm.

The Bandit has no release mechanism, so it will not let go in a fall the way an alpine binding does. Set preload to suit your turn, and bring your boots in so we can confirm the size and mount.

Mounting and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB staff.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Setup

Release Value
None
Weight
803 g per binding (Large), 777 g (Small), with 95 mm brakes
Brake Widths
80, 95, 110, 125 mm, retractable
Preload
Adjustable, 1 to 5
Sizes
Small, Large

Construction and Compatibility

Construction
Full steel underplate, industrial-strength main die spring
Mount Point
Boot sits 1.3 cm forward of the Outlaw X
Springs
Optional soft and stiff spring kits
Warranty
2-year warranty
Made In
USA
Boot Compatibility
NTN telemark binding. Works with NTN telemark boots, in the binding size that matches the boot. 75 mm telemark boots and alpine, GripWalk and alpine touring boots are not compatible.
Recommended Use
Lift-served telemark

Compare the 22 Designs Bandit

Bandit vs. 22 Designs Outlaw X NTN Telemark Binding

The 22 Designs Outlaw X NTN Telemark Binding shares the instant flex engagement and adds a free-pivot tour mode for backcountry days. Choose the Outlaw X if you tour; choose the Bandit for lift-served skiing and a simpler build.

Shop 22 Designs Outlaw X NTN Telemark Binding

Bandit vs. Voile TTS Transit Telemark Binding

The Voile TTS Transit Telemark Binding is a touring binding on a tech toe at 550 g per binding with the heel assembly, with three activity positions and no brake. The Bandit stays in bounds with brakes.

Shop Voile TTS Transit Telemark Binding

Bandit vs. Look Pivot 2.0 15 GW Alpine Binding

For skiers splitting resort days between telemark and fixed-heel skiing, the Look Pivot 2.0 15 GW Alpine Binding is a fixed-heel resort binding with an adjustable release. The Bandit keeps the free heel and has no release mechanism.

Shop Look Pivot 2.0 15 GW Alpine Binding

Common Questions

Who should buy the 22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding?
The 22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding suits lift-served telemark skiers on NTN boots who want a durable resort binding. It has no tour mode, retractable brakes in four widths and preload adjustable from 1 to 5, at 803 g per binding in a Large.
What boots work with the 22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding?
The 22 Designs Bandit works with NTN telemark boots, in the Small or Large size that matches the boot. 75 mm telemark boots and alpine, GripWalk and alpine touring boots are not compatible.
Does the Bandit release?
No. The Bandit is not a release binding. The retractable brakes stop a loose ski, but the binding will not let go in a fall the way an alpine binding does.
Can I tour on the Bandit?
No. The Bandit has no tour mode. For backcountry days, the Outlaw X adds a free-pivot tour mode.
What size Bandit do I need?
Small or Large, by boot. Small fits Scarpa and Crispi 26.0/26.5 and smaller, and Scott and Garmont 25.5/26.0 and smaller; larger boots take the Large.
How much does the Bandit weigh?
803 g per binding in a Large and 777 g in a Small, both with 95 mm brakes.

Our Verdict

The 22 Designs Bandit NTN Telemark Binding drops the tour mode to build a telemark binding for lift-served skiing: a shortened nose on a full steel underplate, springs that engage at the start of the turn and preload adjustable from 1 to 5. Retractable brakes in four widths stop a loose ski and move in 12 mm on each side to stay clear in the turn. Skiers who tour should look at the Outlaw X or the TTS Transit; NTN skiers who ride lifts should start here.

The 22 Designs Bandit is a resort NTN telemark binding with no tour mode, retractable brakes in four widths and preload adjustable from 1 to 5, at 803 g in a Large.