Replying to Marker Duke vs. Alpine trekkers? other ideas?

I am 5'7" 145lbs. I have a pair of the Surface Live Life on pre-order from Jibij, I can't wait till they show up. I am in the middle of a binding debate. I have checked the TGR forums and I got more conflicting info from people who i have very little in common with i.e skiing styles/weight/needs. I ski in Colorado 60% in bounds all mountain, 30% BC booters/Steeps, and 10% half-pipe all of these agressively. I am contemplating the Marker Duke or using my pre-existing 3 year old look pivot jibs with Alpine trekkers. I have read the Powder Magazine and Freeskier Buyers Guide and the new review in the Oct 07 Freeskier on Dukes. I like the idea of the Duke, but the weight scares me and durability for pipe riding with any other touring binding brand causes worrry as well. I have had major issues with markers when I was younger, the old pre-release, not release problem. I have been exploring getting some alpine trekkers for my brief exploits into BC activity. Although It seems like they have nothing but negative reviews with durability and ease of use. Also reports of them not working well with look heel pieces. Does any body have any real-world experience with any of these products or ideas of other brands that will suit my quest for a 1 ski quiver to suit my skiing needs. All help is appreciated. p.s I am sick of boot packing it everywhere for freshies off piste.