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I've ridden the "channel" since before the official release. The 2 screws had me skeptical at the beginning and on first board with it I rode i had some binding problems with the inserts not holding down snug. That was easily fixed the first year and all the newer models have the updated hardware. If there was or would be a problem with them coming loose etc I would have had it happen. Don't knock it till you try it. That said I still only have a a couple boards with the channel since I've been riding YES. boards primarily the last 3 and a half years. You do get an added feel to the board with the channel since your riding primarily on foam with a small strip of polycarbonate/carbon under foot instead of a full layer. I have ridden multiple EST/ regular bindings with the "transition kit" on channel boards and the flex etc is much more natural then having 3 or 4 screws. The inserts for the screws take up a lot of room inside the deck which thus affects the handling of the board. The thin channel lets it flex more naturally .The limiting binding choices I guess I see that. Some other companies bindings do fit although Burton makes some of the nicest bindings.