I have the 07-08 models they broke...alot. After replacing replacing them outright twice. K2 finally issued a recall which just involved swapping out the cable for one with a beefier anchor at the toe strap end, and they havent broke since. I can honestly tell you that these (even when they were breaking) are the best bindings ive owned in my 18 years on a board. Seriously- get these, or the auto evers you wont be disappointed.

Usually, if last years model has a big problem with something, they fix it in the next years model. So if the Auto's all kept snapping last year, they more than likely resolved this issue.Unfortunately you're not going to know until halfway through the season as everybody's begins breaking again and the negative reviews start coming in. I wouldn't take the chance if I were you though. There's nothing worse than a broken binding up on the mountain.