Decided to give the Switchback a try as my previous “go-to” tele-binding is no longer in production and spare parts (cables and cartridges) are increasingly difficult to find. The Switchback matched the four-hole setup of my previous binding (all my side/backcountry skis have inserts, just in case), so no need to re-drill. While there is some difference in how the Switchback “feels” (hardwire vs. cable) when dropping a knee, I had no difficulty matching the tele-turns I made on my previous binding. The Switchback is pretty basic when it comes to a “modern” tele binding, which is what I like. It doesn’t have that “stacked” feel or stiffness that many other bindings I’ve tried have. As long as Voile keeps making the Switchback, I’ll keep buying them.

This binding is perfect for rolling terrain. I decided against the TTS because I didn't like the fact that you had to stop and put on the heal cable. This isn't efficient for rolling terrain. I live in Ontario so I have to constantly switch back and forth between the DH and Touring mode and this is so easy! It is just a flip of the tap. All my other setups I have to take off the ski and that is really annoying. I am sometimes in deep snow and can't really take off my skis. I absolutely love this binding, please keep making it!! I would love to be able to use this binding with a soft boot some day, but I don't know if the boot companies would make such a thing. I can deal with the hard boot if I am not touring long distances, which right now I am not. I can't thank Voile enough for the development of their back country skis and bindings.

Absolutely the best binding for the variable BC terrain of upstate New York. Flats, rolls, climbs, trail downhills--this binding handles them all. Switching tour to downhill modes is easy with the flick of the ski pole.