Eric S

Looking to put the Pika on my old Voile Vector. The skis are 180 cm. Nominal center width = 97 mm. Will the 95 mm brakes fit, do you think? Or had I better go with 105?

Superb binding for lighter / older people. If you don't need >7 (I don't), then I see no reason not to prefer these over the Rotation 10/12. They are lighter, and the gold anodizing is nice. They have some elasticity in the toe, and this is noticable (in a good way) vs. older/simpler bindings. For a full on backcountry binding or a 50:50 binding (resort/backcountry), this is a very solid, easy-to-use choice.

I haven't used "downhill style" bindings in 20 years or so, and generally prefer light tech bindings. But I bought a pair of skis this year with primarily inbounds and slackcountry use in mind, and figured "why not" put these on since weight isn't much of a consideration. So far so good. I'm not really convinced they are any safer than something like the Dynafit Rotation 12/10/7 series, and they are not nearly as elegant. It's possible to step in and have the heal slightly off-kilter, something that's ...

I'm mounting some Hagan Core Pro 12s on my Voile Vectors. Using the screws that came with the bindings of courses. Recommended drill bit size? And should I tap?

Have you guys seen any changes to the brakes this year? You wrote that "the first gen brakes had some issues staying retracted". Do you still think that's true?