Light & agile tele: SB with the new transnordic leather?

[TheMusher]

(1) How inferior are 3pin-hw when skinning, really? Say you're doing 2-5 steep teletouring trips every season..
(2) How inferior are the Switchback when striding in your average flat or rolling terrain - with pulk or heavy backpack - compared to 3-pin?

Any chance to tap into the forum's collective expertise on these two questions?

If you are going to do a lot of skinning get the SB. Even if you don't do a lot of skinning the SB K&Gs well due to the "dead" spot that allows your boot to pivot freely before the springs engage. The one advantage of the HW is that you can remove the heel throws to save weight. I used to like them for that reason but found I prefer skiing with the heel throws on. The other advantage is that they are cheaper, so if you don't skin much and/or don't ski a high stiff four buckle boot the HW is a good choice.

Al, appreciate this!

Since this is first and foremost a touring for turns rig, sounds like SB is the right option.

Have played with the idea of 3pins (rotte St or voile 3pinhw) for reduced weight while climbing, but important to leave something on the wishlist ..