Remember when the term 'minimalist' meant not getting much at all? Yeah, we hated those days too. That's why we love this new Arcade Dark snowboard binding from Salomon. The Arcade Dark is a super lightweight and extremely easy-to-tweak snowboard binding with tool-free setup, so you never have to worry about corners being cut either on features or functionality. The Slasher binding baseplate in the Arcade Dark reduces the overall binding weight by 100 grams compared to previous designs, so you potentially enjoy more ollie-oomph (our non-alliterative translation: more power) than conventional binding designs. The Arcade Dark also features Salomon's new Fly-back Highback (this time that's Salomon's alliteration) that also reduces the weight without leaving you looking light you stepped into some sort of flimsy wired cage with buckles. Another nice touch is the Salomon 3D Prime Strap. It's designed to help eliminate the pressure points commonly encountered on conventional snowboard binding straps. Because the pressure points across your feet are eliminated, you're more likely to ride longer throughout the day with less discomfort along the areas where the straps are in contact with your boots. If you're looking for a lightweight, all-mountain snowboard binding that won't melt the cash out of your snowboarding budget, the Arcade Dark won't weigh you down with ounces or budget hassles.