Bindings, so many dilemmas, I need help

snakepirate

snakepirate

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Here is a little history. I am 6' 205 pounds. I ski hard, off piste, powder, out of bounds, whereever I can find drops and pow. I hit the park too, no rails, but any thing from a 360 to a 900. I hate to eject, the only times I have hurt my self skiing is when I shouldn't eject but I do. In the past I had Salomon s900's and they just blew. the DIN rating was 12 and I popped out left and right, even when carving. Then i moved to Marker 44's I think with a DIN of 14. I have been pretty happy with them. I eject sometimes but not too often. I would still like to eject less.

What bindings should I get for my new skis. Are te new Salomon 14 or 16's any better than those old s900's? I am just worried about getting Salomons and ejecting left or right, did they improve their design to get rid of that?

Are newer bindings that have a 12 DIN rating any better than older ones that had a 12?

I heard the Rossignol DIN 12 bindings are sweet, but am I going to eject all the time with a 12 in that?

Thanks for your helo guys.
 
most people on this site will recommend FKS, STH16, and the Peak15. Some might say Jesters, but i wouldnt ski on a binding with that much plastic and your weight/aggressiveness. FKS are metal, durable, and have amazing retention and elasticity. STH's have the steel track housing with the worm screw heel, and the driver toe that has proven over time to be the only decent binding salomon has ever produced. The Peak15 is made by tyrolia and then branded by Head and 4Frnt as well, and has gotten great reviews for durability and release but I have never ridden them. I personally ride FKS and STH16s on my skis, and I have no complaints..
 
Thanks guys, I'll look into those.

The Rossi FKS looks nice, Ill see if I can find a used pair, or one on sale.

So the Salomon S16 is completely redesigned then and is all metal and more sturdy now? I found a really good deal on these, that is why I am questioning them so much.
 
bam. same advice. and to add to it. I had jesters last season, and I'd get way too many pre-releases while buttering. not to mention the AFD either slips off or cracks pretty easily. oh, and I'm about the same size as the OP and ride pretty much the same way
 
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