Salomon enters the pin-tech binding world in 2017-18 with the MTN binding, and it took no time for the alpine giant to produce a product that rivals all comparable offerings on the market. It’s mighty lightweight—780 grams per pair with brakes, 595 grams per pair without brakes—and has climbing aids of two, seven and 13 degrees for efficient uphill travel. A wide screw orientation helps to promote power transmission when it’s time to transition and rip back down the mountain. In short, we’re damn impressed.