yoyoing wrote:Thank you all for your suggestions!

Let’s us know how it works out for you later in the season.


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For touring I use Mammut Pro Removable Airbag 3.0 45 L. I use it with and without the airbag as the airbag is removable; It is extremely comfortable; It is lightweight (minus the airbag); It has excellent features for carrying skis and other equipment; I also use a Mammut Spindrift 32 for some non-a...

Other typical benefits to using a pivot binding (e.g. switchbacks) with plastic boots, are less stress on your feet/heels and smooth touring motion when laying down km's. I only have experience with voile 3pin mountaineer bindings... Can you still kick add glide(ish) with the switchbacks or do you ...

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