Gustov

eww. snapping cable sounds bad. i also chose the "basic" route, no need to fix what isn't broken.

rome 390 boss, ride capo, k2 formula/company would be my suggestions if you want canted footbeds.

Extremo

Union Atlas...look no further.

hikeswithdogs

I second the Formulas

I have the original 2007 AutoEvers(High end CF model) and have broken 2 cables(one on each foot, over probably a 200+ days of riding), K2 has replaced and shipped all to me for free, it's annoying but nothing I couldn't fix with a screwdriver in 5 minutes.

Tried rear entry but riding Utah(steeps and deep pow) and I'm liking being back on my AutoEvers , Auto's are the fastest bindings to get OUT OF period rear entry are faster for getting into and I have to admit there are some minor things I miss about my K2 Cinch rear entries but weight and entry flexibility\restrictions(deep snow and steeps) are not one of them.

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9won4

Any reason behind your conviction in this statement??

That is exactly my fear with the "Auto's". It's great k2 replaced them for free but I would hate to miss out on half a day or more of riding due to an issue of such. We all know "shit happens" and you can have an equipment malfunction with any binding, but the way I see it the less moving parts the less "things" that could possibly break.

hikeswithdogs

"Fast" bindings are great for when I lived in the midwest where you in and out 50 times a day but out here where I maybe strap and unstrap 10-12 times a day it's just not that big of a deal TO ME, you'll find others who will argue this but that's just my opinion.

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9won4

In my opinion even riding on the east coast and spending a great deal of time on small mountains the 30 secs it takes me to strap in doesn't really justify the use of "fast bindings"

Anyway, I picked up the k2 formulas. I'm going to initially mount my republics on the Riders choice(new board for me) this way I can really feel out the board with my old bindings so I can get a good feel/review of the new "board" itself. (without having to factor in the new feel of the new bindings). Then after 1 or 2 days out I'll slap the formulas on...........even though I'm itching to put them on.