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The new SHIFT MNC 13 from Salomon & Atomic represents a significant leap forward in binding design. Check out our conversation with Salomon's Cody Townsend Chris Rubens, and Benoit Sublet, and our initial on-snow impressions.TOPICS & TIMES:Introductions — Cody Townsend, Chris Rubens, Sam Shaheen, and Ben Sublet (1:58)What does this binding do, and what makes it different? (5:45)Which boots work with this binding? (11:15)"No compromise" safety (14:23)How & when did the idea originate, and why was it controversial? (15:10)How long has the current version of the binding been tested? (23:33)The big breakthrough: carbon-infused plastic (27:09)Downhill Performance: Salomon STH2 vs. S/LAB SHIFT (29:20)What was the most difficult element of this binding to design? (34:23)How the toe works (37:10)How often and in what scenarios will Cody & Chris use this binding? (39:40)Uphill performance (and why "touring steep is stupid" (47:48)Icing Issues? (52:08)Durability & the question of consumers as Beta t