The Black Diamond Impulse 104 Ti Ski comes matched with the Freeraider 14 SL Touring Binding, built for a day that moves through trees, bowls, and the occasional groomer back to the lift. The ski's full-width titanal calms chatter at speed, while the rockered tip and tail pivot easily in tight spaces without losing edge hold when the snow firms up. The binding's freeride spacer and snow pack proof toe keep the setup dependable on the skin track and precise on the way back down, so the ski's versatility never has to wait for the binding to catch up. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I pivoted through a tight stand of trees, then carved back onto a groomed cat track without changing my stance at all. The ski and binding moved together through both without either one feeling out of its depth."