Fischer Rottefella Xplore Offtrack Bindings

The Fischer Rottefella Xplore Offtrack is a backcountry Nordic binding built for skiers who leave the groomed track behind. It uses Rottefella's pin fixation system with a wide platform and a flexor designed for off-track touring. Skiers get a stable, easy-to-use connection that improves control on climbs, traverses, and descents in ungroomed terrain.

Why we like it:

The pin fixation lets the boot pivot naturally on the uphill while staying solidly attached, which gives you more range of motion than a traditional backcountry bar binding. We also like the manual release, which is simple to operate even with gloves and cold hands.

Who it's for:

Backcountry Nordic and off-track touring skiers who ski wider metal-edged skis on rolling terrain, forest trails, and mellow descents. It's built for skiers using Rottefella Xplore-soled boots who want more stability and control than a track binding can offer.

Highlights:

Rottefella's pin fixation connects the Xplore sole to the binding at a single spring-loaded pivot point, giving a smooth, natural stride and better range of movement on both the uphill and the downhill. The Xplore BC Flexor controls how the boot returns to the ski, and Fischer offers a harder BC flexor and a Free Pivot Plate as accessories if you want to tune the feel. A 70mm platform provides a stable base for edging, and the binding mounts with screws for a secure, permanent setup on wider touring skis. It weighs about 380g per pair, and the manual release is easy to operate in all conditions.

Things to consider:

The Xplore Offtrack only works with Rottefella Xplore-soled boots, so it's not compatible with NNN, BC NNN, or TURNAMIC boots. It's a screw-mounted binding, so it isn't designed for skis with an integrated TURNAMIC IFP plate.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Xplore Offtrack can be mounted to fit European boot sizes 36 to 52, so there's no need to choose a size. Pair it with an Xplore-compatible boot that fits well and offers good support.