Bindings Boots for 2019 MTN Blanks - First Ski Purchase - Intermediate Skier -

[Envous]

Hello,

I just made my first ski purchase, very excited. Decided on a pair of 2019 MTN Blanks. I was wondering what you would recommend for bindings and boots to equip these skis. They're size 182. My height is 6'2", weight 180 lbs, foot size mens 13. I'm looking for the cheapest option available that doesn't compromise the ski's quality. Any recommendations? I'm 23 with a part time job so I don't have a lot of money to spend.

Can't wait to try out these ski's though, I'm seeing a lot of positive feedback around em. I finally pulled the trigger on new ski's after renting for the past forever.

Cheers! - Nate

 

[powpatrol]

You’ll probably see this a lot but go to a boot fitter and have your feet assessed by an actual human,not someone on the internet recommending boots that worked for a foot completely different to yours.

After you have boots you can get a wide variety of bindings. Most people on here are going to recommend 3 main bindings:

Tyrolia Attack 13- Decently priced,reliable and low stack height make for a very good classic binding

Look Pivot 12~18- Many people swear by these bindings however they are a more expensive option

Marker Squire~Griffon- Fairly well priced,some people really don’t like these bindings but there are many diehard fans

Also only just remembered but with a small budget like in your case good bootfitting might be quite a push,however it is insanely worth it and you’ll be eternally grateful.

You might get lucky and be able to try some boots on at a local shop and find one that does fit pretty good. Take with pinch of salt however as 95% of time correctly fitted boots are going to feel better than some you’ve randomly jammed your feet into.

 

[Envous]

You’ll probably see this a lot but go to a boot fitter and have your feet assessed by an actual human,not someone on the internet recommending boots that worked for a foot completely different to yours.

After you have boots you can get a wide variety of bindings. Most people on here are going to recommend 3 main bindings:

Tyrolia Attack 13- Decently priced,reliable and low stack height make for a very good classic binding

Look Pivot 12~18- Many people swear by these bindings however they are a more expensive option

Marker Squire~Griffon- Fairly well priced,some people really don’t like these bindings but there are many diehard fans

Also only just remembered but with a small budget like in your case good bootfitting might be quite a push,however it is insanely worth it and you’ll be eternally grateful.

You might get lucky and be able to try some boots on at a local shop and find one that does fit pretty good. Take with pinch of salt however as 95% of time correctly fitted boots are going to feel better than some you’ve randomly jammed your feet into.

Just the advice I was looking for thank you sir! I'll stop by a Iocal shop to get assessed. Wasn't sure if I could save a few dollars ordering some online/ what the process was like. Once I pick out a binding, do they typically mount it on the spot or do you leave your ski's with them to be worked on? If so, roughly how long does it take?

 

[powpatrol]

Just the advice I was looking for thank you sir! I'll stop by a Iocal shop to get assessed. Wasn't sure if I could save a few dollars ordering some online/ what the process was like. Once I pick out a binding, do they typically mount it on the spot or do you leave your ski's with them to be worked on? If so, roughly how long does it take?

Most shops will do the bindings there after you’ve selected some boots as they need the bsl (boot some length) to correctly mount them and then will set DIN/Forward pressure. Should take anywhere between 15-25 mins. Sometimes shops will mount for free or ask for a $10-20 charge

 

[SofaKingSick]

You’ll probably see this a lot but go to a boot fitter and have your feet assessed by an actual human,not someone on the internet recommending boots that worked for a foot completely different to yours.

After you have boots you can get a wide variety of bindings. Most people on here are going to recommend 3 main bindings:

Tyrolia Attack 13- Decently priced,reliable and low stack height make for a very good classic binding

Look Pivot 12~18- Many people swear by these bindings however they are a more expensive option

Marker Squire~Griffon- Fairly well priced,some people really don’t like these bindings but there are many diehard fans

Also only just remembered but with a small budget like in your case good bootfitting might be quite a push,however it is insanely worth it and you’ll be eternally grateful.

You might get lucky and be able to try some boots on at a local shop and find one that does fit pretty good. Take with pinch of salt however as 95% of time correctly fitted boots are going to feel better than some you’ve randomly jammed your feet into.

OP this dude is 100% on the money

idk your budget and i'm very understanding of the fact that boots and boot fitting are expensive but if you can afford it, do it-- a great fitting boot is actually the most important part of the whole equation

if you can't afford that, i hear ya, but do still prioritize a well fitting boot. don't worry about make and model as much as the fit. it's 2019, boots are good, but there's no substitute for a good fit. and ski boots are a little unique in the fact that brands and models differ in what kind of feet they fit. e.g. some tend to have bigger toe boxes, some are skinnier, blah blah blah

as for bindings, i second what this dude said as well. Tyrolia attacks are going to be the best choice for you if you're looking for the cheapest model that is a dependable binding. we take our bindings pretty seriously here and the Attacks have impressed most everybody for being lightweight and affordable but a very good binding. in my mind it's basically "get Look pivots unless weight and/or money is a concern" as Pivots are a bit heavier and definitely pricier

hope this helps. feel free to ask more questions man