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By Tyson Bolduc Ranked #537 - Alpine Touring Bindings February 3, 2010

These devices have their benefits and trade-offs, but if you use them wisely they will treat you well. If skinning up and skiing gnarly terrain is your goal, using "real" bindings is a confidence booster to say the least. These devices allow you to click in and get up and still have your resort setup on your feet. Some call these "day-rekkers" because they can cause some troubles if you don't take care of them, but I have never had an issue. If you make sure they are in good shape before you hit the trail you will be fine as long as you are careful doing kick-turns and avoid skinning on firm cross-hills. Additionally, the extra weight of Trekkers and real bindings will get you in better shape, so when you put on a touring setup you will fly up the mountain.

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