Published November 1, 2010 12:00AM

(Photo: Ryan Heffernan)
This lightweight binding is anything but wimpy when it comes to performance. Testers felt stable on steeps and plowing through chewed-up crud in the sidecountry. Plus the redesigned straps, with a cored-out toe strap to cut weight, are more comfortable than last year’s version.
TAGS: lightweight, durable