Recommended bindings | 2021-22 season must-see! Highly rated reviews from pro shops | Top products recommended by experts

Staff
Shunsuke Murai

Recommendation: Peak Performance Futako Tamagawa　
. The only pin tech binding that offers the same performance as a regular alpine binding. It's heavy and requires a lot of work to remove the head, but the sense of security when skiing makes up for it! It can also be used in the park, so it's recommended for those who don't have much climbing time or who want to do tricks!

Owner
Takao Ban

Recommend： ski&snowboard shop Narrows

Tech bindings give you the power to climb, while
alpine bindings give you the security to ski.
Even when you're speeding down the icy slopes, you can focus on your skiing without worrying about your feet.

Owner
Mikiya Tanno

Recommendation:
TRUNKBASE is　 an innovative binding that switches between alpine mode when skiing and tech mode when hiking. It's light when walking and holds firmly when skiing, allowing you to ride with confidence. The best thing about it is that it can be used in the same way as a regular alpine binding.

Staff
Ikutaka Yamauchi

Recommendation:
Peak Performance Sapporo. I recommend it for its good balance of lightness, ease of putting on and taking off, hiking mode, and gliding performance. For me, who has mainly used TECH, the fact that it can be used on the slopes without any problems is a major plus.

Staff
Mr. Minoru Kojiguchi

Recommendation:
Shugakuso Hokkaido University Branch. You can feel very safe when skiing. There is no need to worry about accidentally releasing due to snow clogging.

Staff member
Takeshi Yoshida

Recommendation:
Clev Sports Muikamachi Branch. A binding with excellent gliding performance that can also be used for hiking!

Owner
Iwao Saeki

Recommendation:
Tyrol The balance between heel and toe height is just right. The current model has a single spring in the toe piece, so snow doesn't get clogged. The spring's strength has increased, so it has good retention and almost no accidental release. It has an overwhelming sense of stability and can be trusted on any slope.

Manager
Yamazato Toshihiro

Recommendation:
Ishii Sports Niigata store The heel piece holds the edge of the boot in place, minimizing edging loss and providing a direct response in this lightweight touring binding.

Manager
Ryo Watanabe

Recommendation:
BUMPS Sapporo When it comes to bindings for freestyle, this series is the one! It has the perfect balance of weight, balance, and swing weight. Compared to the previous model, the heel piece is lighter to press down on, making it easier to press down even when you're tired.

Owner
Toshiya Ikeda

Recommendation:
PAPASU freeski bindings. It was also the first binding with a horizontal spring. It is a very well-balanced binding with high holding power, weight, and release value settings. The design is also very good!

Shinji
Oguchi

Recommendation:
Sanwa Sports Webstore Last season's Squire model no longer uses the SOLE ID system, but instead adopts GRIPWALK! This new Squire is even lighter! Four new colors are now available, catering to everyone from youth to adults and beginner freeskiers. And the price remains the same! Great value for money!

Staff member
Takeshi Yoshida

Recommendation:
Clev Sports Muikamachi Store Best value for money!! Perfect for beginners who don't need a strong aperture value.

Owner
Haruo Morishita

Recommendation:
NATURAL Although it is a rare model in Japan, it provides excellent stability for jibs and switches! It is heavy, but when you are actually skiing, you don't feel the weight at all, which is why I think it is the model that has the closest contact with the snow surface. In particular, because the heel height is low, the board is flat and the skiing is also flat, so it is a great binding that leads me to a good position.

There's little chance of accidental release, and even if you fall, the release feels very smooth, and there's less strain on your knees, so it's gentle on the body, which is what I like about them. Even falls are comfortable and fun to fall in. They also look good. I often get compliments on my bindings, like, "Those bindings are so cool!"

Owner
Toshiya Ikeda

Recommendation:
LOOK bindings are a perennial favorite among PAPASU