he last time I tried some HL bindings, they were the 2007s I think, and I've never been impressed with them either. IMO they don't offer enough support. I've never tried the CWB, but I've heard good things about them my fave are LFs all the way. I rode two different pairs of transits, the 2005s and 2007s and I loved them both. I ride right now the Wings and I really like them too. They offer the support I like