In reply to frqnt:
> Why do you not see the point in the Lord SP?
Don't see any real disadvantage to the tour mode in available in the free ride oriented bindings such as Marker Dukes etc... so why lose the option of being able to unlock heel for skinning?
> As I will not be touring on this set-up, I don't see the point getting a binding that tours like the Freeride
Yes, but building on above point, you have a touring set-up, but what about when you want downhill gear and you have a short skin to access it? Why not have the option???
>that will also raise the ride height?
Why is that a problem?
If I wanted to tour on the Preachers I'd mount the Beast 16 or Plum Yak (touring in Titans on that set-up would get you strong quick!).
> To asnwer your other questions; I'm in ski patrol training and the wholesaler offered me 55% off the Preachers.
OK, was just interested, not a very serious question! Quality ski
>I had intended to just ski my La Sportiva Hi5's and Plum Guides
>but then this came up so I figured I'd build a dedicated downhill ski.
Yes, good idea.
>And I only started skiing to access mountains
>so all my skiing and market research has been around lwt touring gear, to date.
I guessed given your lack of knowledge on the bindings side