1. Atomic was the first, that was the point. Under the name ess it was first
2.Rossi bindings are made by Look, so rossi doesn't really have a binding, you should compare to the Look that was around before rossi had their names on them. Atomic do not prerealease like Look bindings. The Look bindings axial system is effected by major viberations
3.The pilot came out at least 3 years after...
4.You are correct, mine have 9 screws and cannot be interchanged
5.N/A
6.The atomic binding can change a great deal in size. Much more so then any other binding, as both the heel and toe move forward and back, basically doubling any other binding
7.Line is evolving the binding with the heel release. But the Atomic was equally revolutionary, and was immediatly the standard and the model of what a binding should be. The line is still not known for being durable, widely used or of good quality...
8.The AFT uses the Look bindings in the park, same as your loved rossi skiers. The bindings are the exact same. However, the Big Daddies still have the atomic binding, as they handle high impact and do not pre-release. The higher weight doesn't really effect a true big mountian skier.
It is now time for you to "Have fun smokin on the Facts"