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Hi Scott, talking to our techs, it does have a metal mount plate, but it's quite thin. That said, I wouldn't expect inserts to hurt the binding retention.

Hi Danni, we have the Backland 23/23.5, but not the Hawx. Should get more at some point this summer/fall, shoot us an email at help@skimo.co and we can add you to a notification list.

Hi Scott, unfortunately the 135mm is your only option that I'm aware of.

Hi Jacob, both would work well for you! The Zero G is stiffer and will hold an edge better on hardpack. I would lean towards those based on your background. The Volkls are quite soft - if you're looking for an adventure tool that'll be easy to ski on tired legs and not overwhelming in bad snow, they'd be a great option. But they won't be as stable at speed and won't hold an edge quite as well.

Hi Eric, I'm so sorry for the trouble! If you email photos to help@skimo.co, we can see what we can do. Generally speaking, it's tricky to replace the hybrid glue with traditional glue, but could be done if you find a way to totally remove the hybrid glue.