Powder Magazine '07: "The 01 returns unchanged for its second year. Thank goodness. Cable cartridges underfoot - available in 'freeflex,' 'mid stiff,' and 'ridiculously stiff' - drive power to the ski on the downhill. But the best part of the 01 is its touring mechanism. A simple press of a toggle offers a frictionless pivot of the stainless steel toe piece, allowing you to ascend unhindered by either boot or binding. The only downside is that on super cold days the toe piece is occasionally reluctant to snap back in to place, creating a slight panic until it finally does."
Powder Magazine '06: "Not only does it provide relentless power and stability on big lines, but it's got a killer touring device as well... uncompromised touring efficiency, where neither the boot nor binding cables work against you...if you take your skiing seriously, this is the binding for you."
Skiing magazine:
"BD's 01 boasts a frictionless pivot under the toe that makes skinning up steeps as much fun as bombing back down them. Underfoot cable routing keeps the cartridges out of the way. A bombproof one-piece stainless-steel toe box holds your boot securely. And three spring flexes make it easy to tweak the 01 to skier weight, style, or terrain."
Backcountry magazine: "I'd never known the pleasures of frictionless touring before my virgin ride on the 01. It remains my fave, thanks to its easy push-button mode switch and lots of power. The Ridiculously Stiff cartridges are really aggressive and the Mid-Stiff still kind-of aggressive. If, like me, you question the need for serious power outside the resort, remember, you can have all the power you want when you've got a tour mode to completely free your heels on the way up. It's not uncommon to be dealing with icing issues with the 01, but the cure is usually quick and simple - stomp hard."
