About Northwave Drake Mentor Binding: The Mentor for 2009 uses a 3D molded instep strap. Contoured both directions. Perfect fit with your Northwave boots. Leather toe strap. Cordura built in for protection against the snow. You're also getting 5 adjust ratchets. Quick adjust on the inset on the ladder straps. Our Omnicrom technology, which is an aluminum sub-frame, for responsiveness, when you lean on your heels. On the footprint you're getting dual-density, again. Stiffer material in white, softer in black. Two pieces of gel on the heel, just kind of masked there by the ankle strap, but two pieces of gel. You're getting a matte finish on your Omnicrom technology. And a higher hi-back than any of our other bindings, which is stiffer, and more responsive. Perfect for the all-mountain ride. The Mentor is available in one color, shown here.