Binding and mounting question for on3p jeronimo's

[fmi1]

Just picked up a pair on 176 on3p jeronimo's. I was hoping to get some mounting and binding advice so I can get on these killers real fast.

Binding: I'm 5'11 175 lbs and I usually ski at a din of 8.5. I think I've narrowed it down to 2 options. The marker griffon din 4-13 $229 and the fks 140 din 5-14 $299. I'm leaning towards the griffon just because its a decent amount cheaper. But, I would also be open to the fks if the extra cash is going to get me a much better binding.

Mounting: I know the jeronimo is a park/all-mountain ski. However, I'll be using them more for all-mountain and less for park/switch riding. So, I guess where should I be mounting these for best all-mountain performance. On3p recommends -4 back, but I've read from some others on here that have recommended no further back then -2. So, I'm a little unsure of what I want to do.

Really appreciate the help and opinions. Powder xmas wishes to all.

 

[VD.]

I have never personally skied the J'mos, so I couldn't really give solid advice on the mounting point. However there are plenty of guys on here who have, so you should have no problem finding someone to give you an answer with regards to +/- however much.

But I can help you with the binding situation. In short the FKS/Pivot140 is a far superior binding to the Griffon feature a lot more metal, a lower stand height and better power transmission. However as you yourself pointed out this does come at a price. If you're not willing to drop the £££ on the FKS, perhaps the Axial2 120/PX12 might be your ticket. It features the same FullDrive toe as the FKS 140 but replaces the Pivot heal with the PX heel. The Axial2 120 is a quality binding and up with the STH 12 Driver as the best 12din binding on the market. Take a look of my review of them here: http://aslansskiblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/rossignol-axial2-120-ski-binding-review.html.

Hope this helps, if you got any questions about the above or the review feel free to pm me or contact me through the blog, I'll pick it up either way.

Joey