The ankle strap isn’t called the Ultralight for nothing, and has a supportive belt-like structure right across the middle. When you need a bit of extra backing, it’s got you covered, but in normal circumstances the it’ll remain anonymous (as it should). The toe strap grips the end of your boot like Crazy Glue, whilst also being insanely light.

As is usually the case where Rome is concerned, the DOD bindings give you the impression that they can take an absolute battering. The build quality is undeniable, with only the strongest materials (aluminium, thermoplastic polyurethane) used throughout.

“The build quality is undeniable, with only the strongest materials used throughout”

The customisation options play a part here, too; by giving you so many ways to get the perfect fit (including highback rotation and strap location), unwanted pressure points are eliminated, and more stress can be handled. Working in a resort town all winter, and unlikely to have the budget to replace your binders midway through the season? You can put your trust in the Rome DOD bindings.

If you’re looking to pair these with the Rome Gang Plank – and all-mountain setups don’t get much better – then the colourway seen here is a perfect match. There’s also one that pairs with the Rome Artifact, alongside two others.

“A team and in-house favourite, the DOD takes performance genes from the earlier Targa and 390 Boss. We then injected tech into it with new straps for improved connection and comfort… and the new Anti-Shock 2.0 highback dampens out chatter and charges when you need it to.

It’s also just a damn good-looking highback.”