I have 2 pair of Techs of varying vintage (one gray/yellow, one black/pink just acquired from our fearless leader to finish his gallavanting). They are quite nice. Don't have brakes, don't think I'll get them as the brake design isn't impressive. Since I'm not small(nor even medium), and neither are my skis (several recent additions have pushed max waist up to 110mm), the big problem is getting a big beefy Dynafit compatible boot. I currently have modified Lasers (reinforced tongue, big Thermofit liner) and they are great with my 187 Crossbows, but are a bit weak for the bigger members of the quiver. From ancedotal reviews, the Megaride/Matrix are stiffer, but not substantially enough to buy one. I'll probably put freerides/alpine binders on some and buy Adrenalins (or Tornados)