Seems to me like there are different needs for different types of skiers and what they're doing. So obviously different bindings can meet those different needs (kinda like skis).
For me the Duke will work perfectly. It'll probably see most of it's use either in the actual ski resorts or on Loveland pass. Since there's a road going up Loveland pass, there's really no need for me to use a lighter weight, switch on-the-go bindings. Just something burly I can use for backcountry kickers and such.
On the other hand if you're touring up the an entire mountain, lighter weight bindings with more options available definitely seem the way to go, less weight, less fatigue, less fuss.
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