The Elan Truflex 76 LS Ski, EL 10. 0 GW Shift Binding, and Nordica The Cruise Ski Boot form an all-mountain ski package for progressing skiers, with a ski and binding that both stay light over a long day. The binding's SX toe and heel with updated kinematics add lateral stability, and the boot's adjustable cuff and customizable shell and liner let the fit be refined as the skiing improves. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The soft boot lets me flex forward without a fight, and the forgiving ski answers that small input with a turn, so a progressing skier learns pressure control on this package instead of muscling the gear. Everything in the setup rewards small movements, which is how balance gets built."