I've just skimmed this last page and I have a couple brief comments:
- I've never measured it, but I feel like I can get my board up higher than 58 or 64 degrees.
- Don't forget that the board sinks into the snow by some amount.
- When I used to use standard bindings, I would put the toes and heels of the BOOTS as close as possible to the edge without hanging over when viewed from the bird's-eye POV, and I didn't have a problem with the bail. This may be due to the fact that I use higher binding angles than the EC guys - anywhere from 62 to 66 degrees depending on the board width. This put the toe lever mostly out of the way - really only the bail wire would be sticking out past the edge. Again, not a problem, and I assure you I can tilt the board up high.
- To those who say the step-in system is too stiff - this is not an issue any more. You can get soft or extra soft e-rings, and if that isn't enough, you can get the new super gooey <a href="http://bomberonline.com//store/accessories/suspension_kit.cfm">suspension kit</a>. And look at the toe clearance:
(yes, there is a binding in the picture!)