Binding tech has evolved at light speed in the past few seasons, and with all of the options out there, making a decision on what to go with can be confusing. For the latest What’s the Deal? we gathered up the most popular options, put them through their paces, and break down how each operates.

The consensus: they all accomplish the job intended. They’re faster, take less effort to operate, which is important for some riders who need the assistance, and above all, they kept us attached to our boards in all manner of snow conditions. Mike Basher’s full breakdown above.