yes, the Pivot 14s have plastic, these are made of all metal. They are more durable. I have used these bindings since 2005-06, they can take a beating season after season. If you charge the mountain really fast with a lot of power, you want these bindings. I have spent time at Alta/Snowbird & now Jackson Hole, they types of bindings I can depends on when I'm charging as fast as possible so I don't blow up.