Why buy Naxo when there are lighter weight bindings I can get?
The eternal question in rando binding design is this: Build to be the lightest, or build to ski downhill the best? Every binding is a compromise between those two goals. The Naxo is a compromise to the downhill performance side, while still being somewhat lightweight and efficient due to the latest materials science, along with its comfortable pivot. Identify your goals and shop accordingly. If you’re looking for touring performance, and aren’t leaping off cliffs, pick a binding with an uphill bias. If you’ll be spending the bulk of your ski days riding lifts, or you’re super aggressive, pick a randonnee binding that’s biased to downhill performance — such as the 04/05 Naxo.
