I was worried that the reputed "trickiness" of this binding (as compared to the no-brainer downhill-style step-in binding) was going to take me a longtime to figure out. It didn't. I used nail polish to make some marks on my boots to indicated where the front toe holes are to make it easier to see where I had to step in for downhill mode (or one of the heel-riser positions in touring mode). Manipulating the binding with my ski pole only took a few days of practice. The absence of an entire plate that stays on the boot, as in the Fritschi Freerides, makes these bindings fabulously light and quiet (no clacking as the plate smacks down onto the heel piece with every step). A wooden popsicle stick quickly clears the binding of any ice build-up. These binding rock!

They are so lightweight, they are really comfortable uphill and they rock on the downhill. These are mounted on my powder skis, and I have had no prerelease when it shouldn't have released. Hucked cliffs, dropped cornices, no problems unless I badly screw up the landing. Now all I need are Dynafit compatible boots burly enough for my powder skis but still light enough for touring.

The Comfort is my first Dynafit binding, and I've only been out once so far on them, but...they tour like a dream, and provide a very firm attachment for the descent. I have been using the Fritchi Freerides, which, according to the literature, may provide a safer release mechanism, but, relatively speaking, they are heavy and clunky to climb in. And while the Fritchi provides an extra heel lift position (four compared to three), I didn't miss it. The only negative to the Dynafit is the lack of toe release when climbing. I'd feel more comfortable knowing my skis would easily release in the event I was buried on the climb up. However, I suspect an avalanche might ignore this binding design limitation and separate my toe from my ski anyway.

Easy to use, very light, nice stride while skinning, and I even mounted them myself. I like the feel of the bindings in downhill mode, a much tighter boot/binding connection than my previous Fritschi bindings.

This is my second pair of Dynafit AT bindings. These bindings are fantastic, light, strong and functional. For me that have proven to be strong enough for resort skiing. The ski brakes have some room for improvement, so I went with the binding without them. These bindings are expensive but what a treat to bring them along into the backcountry!

I use both the TLT Comfort and the Fritschi Freerides (see the Freeride review for more info on them.)

My Dynafits are mounted on my pure backcountry skis to create an ultrlight set up of less then 4 pounds per ski total weight.

I love the natural motion of hiking in these bindings. My knees never hurt and the glide is as smooth as walking or telmarking. The heel adjustment works well but takes a while to learn the tricks that make it easier to adjust.

I would not take these into an area to ski due to not trusting them to hold with severe torque that hardpack area skiing can create but I have never had them pre-release while skiing in the backcountry.

The downside of these bindings are their ease of use. While you learn the tricks quickly enough, nothing about these bindings are easy to just start using. Your first day out with them be prepared for little learning curve issues all day. Be patient... they are worth it.

This is by far the sweetest binding I have ever taken into the backcountry. After using this every day for a month on committing shots in the Sierras, and then touring on them frequently this year, I have never had any problems, and have NO complaints. The TLT Comfort has a very user-friendly heel riser cone which allows for varying degrees of uphill riser to be activated with a twist of your pole. You can also use your pole to release yourself quickly from downhill mode back into tour mode, without disengaging the toe piece. These bindings are ridiculously lightweight, though lose no durability in the process (every single one of my friends swear by them, after many years of use and abuse). Lateral power transfer is very strong, and increases with the stiffer the boot you use (Mega Rides or Dynafits new Freeride Aero). I HIGHLY recommend this binding, and it will turn any heavier fat ski into a backcountry cruiser.

Lightweight, tour mode is very efficient, but they take some used to getting in and out, which is not a big deal unless you are always in transition between booting and skinning. Their so light it seems as if there is no binding at all. Scary.