Adequate uphill / Excellent downhill

By THOMAS ARMENTO Ranked #690 - Alpine Touring Bindings November 4, 2008

I toured roughly 120+ miles in the Duke last year and have been very pleased so far. This was my first touring binding, so I can't compare to others unfortunately. Throughout the long season, I didn't experience any durability or mechanical issues with the Duke. Some have criticized its uphill performance, but I've done 8-10 mile trips without much trouble. Sure there are lighter options out there, but very few will match the downhill performance which will be great for those looking to get into the sidecountry as well as short backcountry trips with the desire to have a more bomber binding.

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