My current bindings. Easy to do up and undo, even with mittens and wrist guards on and the clips that secure the highback to the footplate allow the bindings to be collapsed for easy storage but secure the highbacks tightly to the board. This allows for a safe and secure ride. The highbacks give extra support to the ankles and lower calf, which is especially good if you have weak ankles. Toe plates elevate the toes, reducing toe drag quite considerably (I have big feet for a chick and I always had problems with toe drag because my feet were too bloody wide for the hire boards). The best thing about these, is unlike other bindings, the plastic is rarely stiff of a morning, even when they are new = less down time between runs.

Note: I've had a problem with the binding buckles losing springs, especially on cold days when they're frozen shut. They tend to pop, and of course when this happens they don't lock in properly. I didn't notice mine was broken until the binding started coming loose (not good when its your leading foot either). The buckles can be ordered separately and can vary in price (check with a local supplier to find out how much). I spoke to a friend who had the same problem and the more rough and tumble you get the more likely it is to happen. However, if this happens mid holiday and you can't get a replacement, most on-mountain repair centres will supply generic buckles. It's a common problem. Generally though, it's only the back buckles that break as they're always being ripped on and off.