If the Xplore binding and boot system pings your radar, check out the sale going on at REI.

These are the hard flex plates for downhill focus:

These are the flat (no toe resistance) Anti-Ice Plates for climbing (like with skins or kickers):

REI price for the Xplore binding is $250.

The Varuste shop in Finland often sells the Xplore binding on sale ("campaign") price at US$150.

Ooof, Xplore binding isn't on sale now, but seems like they put stuff on sale every couple of weeks. So keep checking their website.

I think Varuste shipping charges are reasonable. FedEx US$22 for a pair of skis.

Also, from Varuste, If you buy ski + binding, they'll mount the binding before shipping to you.

cheers,

James

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