Agreed - Dynafit had the whole market cornered, and then never innovated. As far as I am concerned their current lineup is garbage.
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I think you've nailed down the obvious contenders, but if you havent seen this article from Blister you should give it a read:
https://blisterreview.com/gear-revie...nding-shootout
Personally, I've heard some durability issues with the Alpinist, so I'd steer clear. I'd also steer clear of the MTN as that binding doesnt have any heel elasticity, and doesnt provide great power transfer through the heel.
Additionally, if you think you may take these skis into a resort, or want something that will be a little safer while hucking, I'd also strongly consider taking a look at the Tecton. Its lighter than the kingpin or shift, and has more suspension on the toes and more power transfer than a regular touring binding.
Personally if I were you, on the short list would be: ATK/Voyager 14, G3 Zed, or Tecton.
Having skied all three extensively, they are all excellent options.
I am currently on a pair of 187 Hojis with Zeds and they're awesome, have had no issues with prerelease, risers are easy to use, offers excellent power transfer, and is probably the easiest binding Ive ever used for transitions. Additionally, G3 crampons are maybe the easiest to use of the bunch - removable adapter that bolts onto the toe piece, that has big oversized lugs that makes throwing on crampons a breeze. So, if it were me - I'd go Zed over ATK (this comment is definitely going to be refuted among people on this thread)
Lastly, and probably most critically - the Hoji skis quite short for its length, and doesnt offer a ton of float compared to other 112 waisted skis.
Based on the description that you're providing on your skiing type, I would seriously consider getting the 184cm before you mount up the 177cm.
Hope this helps, and feel free to reach out if you have other questions.
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