The ski brakes on the HAGAN Core 12 are toe mounted. Not only is it incredibly easy to operate, the front mount brakes are the only system in the world that engages any time the boot is released (uphill and downhill mode), so unlike other bindings, you don't have to worry about losing a ski when the binding is in walk mode. (Ever drop a ski while taking off skins, anyone?) The brake arms are extra long with wide hooks to stop your skis quickly when they go airborne without you.
The brakes for the new Core 12 Pro bindings and Pure 8/10 bindings are different. For those, click here.