Depends on what you are looking for. The duke is the best all around do everything binding on the market, but it is not the best at everything. It is heavy so for long tours a dynafit would better. It kicks ass skiing. I use the duke in bounds and out of bounds, hard pack and powder, and have no issues. Bottom line I broke four pairs of Fritschis before I started using the duke and I have had no issues with the duke. It is bomb proof and the best touring binding for skiing.

Well it kinda depends. I love the Duke personally, and it is because it is bombproof. But I know a ton of people that love this binding. It weighs less and isn't a bad compromise on the downhill, compared to some. But it rattles, at least on the couple pairs I have tried out, and held me too far up above the ski, which I don't appreciate. The Duke on the other hand, makes no noise, again, at least on mine, and keeps you lower to the ski, increasing power transmission, which I find useful on not only the downhill, but also some gnarly traverses. If you want, ask another question with info about your style and that whole deal.