Versatile and Bomber
Dustin Robertson: 
I bought the 3-Pin Hardwire as my backcountry binding because I like the built in fail safes of a 3-pin and cable connection. Plus while hiking up the cable can be left off the boot which allows more efficient hiking. The downhill performance of the binding rocks. The two connection points makes the binding stable and strong which is perfect for hard hitting resort skiing.
Still the best backcountry binding.
Backcountry reviewer: JWing: 
While the three-pin cable binding may seem like an anachronism, it has a few advantages that the latest fashion bindings cant match. First, my skis stay on without the cables. I climb for my turns, so I appreciate the lack of heel-lifting resistance every time I take a step. (Just dont tell your friends theyll want you to break trail all the time.) I also like the redundancy I dont have to worry about spare part kits and field repairs. Second, this binding can be mounted on a wedge which reduces the problems associated with the stiff plastic boots we all love.
Slop? Never heard of it.
Techweenie Todd:
If you've ever been frustrated by a binding with toe slop, you'll dig these. Not only are they economical, they're totally solid. Since you're clamped in there's no slop at all, which on my groomer skis makes for a good 'ol time when I need quick turns. My only complaint is with the flex point (too far forward for my liking) and the general non-burliness of the hard wires. They're fine skiing but the wires are too easy to bend and mangle when storing, carrying, and what have you. Snapshot: Skis extremely well, very solid connection and control, a few irritating design elements.
great binding
deeluxflow:
i use them on my powder skis and i love them, the hardwire gives you a ton of power for driving the big skis, and the three pin makes hiking so much nicer.
K2 SKIS NEED SPECIAL SCREWS!!!!
jimbo_skis:
I don't mind that the special K2 screws aren't included with the bindings, after all most people don't ski K2 skis, but I sure wish they would point that before people order the bindings. It's not a 'complete kit' if you have K2s. Now I have to wait another week before I can ski them.
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