We went from the 215cm White Star skis with cable bindings and Chippewa boots  to the Marker touring bindings and Hanwag boots circa '76. The Marker bindings (with their spring release), Hanwag boots, and 195cm (IIRC) Atomic skis were a BIG improvement...like finally getting power steering for your old Mack truck.  We still used the sealskin climbers.
Richard 
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