Durable park bindings

[nick_monteleone]

I am looking for a park binding that is durable and will last me a couple of seasons. Last season I had Salomon Z-10s and I broke them pretty badly, so what bindings will last? I was thinking about Rossignol Axials or some type of Marker bindings. +k for helpful answers

 

[Negromancer]

Need to know weight, height and ability before any recommendations can be made.

 

[wawa_icetea]

I am looking for a park binding that is durable and will last me a couple of seasons. Last season I had Salomon Z-10s and I broke them pretty badly, so what bindings will last? I was thinking about Rossignol Axials or some type of Marker bindings. +k for helpful answers

the Z-10's are good im using them now. Markers will last you forever but they are expensive as hell. If you have the money markers if not get the Z-10's again

 

[S.J.W]

There is no such thing as a park binding. Buy whatever alpine binding you are recomended. But yes height,weight,age, gender are the variaes you need to provide and do you want a binding that can shift?

 

[Wolfpackyo]

the Z-10's are good im using them now. Markers will last you forever but they are expensive as hell. If you have the money markers if not get the Z-10's again

marker bindings are shit IMO.

 

[tomPietrowski]

marker bindings are shit IMO.

You do realise they are the number one bindin manufacture world wide. like every brand not every binding will suit everyone. My mum could not ride a sth16 just as I can't ride a z10 it does not make either binding bad it just show you need an appropriate binding which is why we nee the op to give more info before we can suggest anything.

 

[steezyclezy]

work out what your din is and get a binding where that number if roughly the middle of the din range. some park bindings are marker jester/griffon, atomic sth2, salomon sth, rossignal fks, look pivot. if your din is ten for example go for about a 14. if you get an 18 its just a waste of money

 

[CharlieTurchetta]

Depends how hard you go in the park. If you are sending doubles or doing triple kink 450 disasters then all bindings will brake eventually and relatively soon. if you go average or a little above average than the metal markers (idk the name) are the way to go. I broke the plastic marker griffons and the guy at the shop recommended the metal ones but I haven't got them yet.

 

[shin-bang]

Depends how hard you go in the park. If you are sending doubles or doing triple kink 450 disasters then all bindings will brake eventually and relatively soon. if you go average or a little above average than the metal markers (idk the name) are the way to go. I broke the plastic marker griffons and the guy at the shop recommended the metal ones but I haven't got them yet.

pretty sure your talking about the jesters, but idk axial 2s are good, tyrolia attack 13 is good too

 

[nick_monteleone]

Need to know weight, height and ability before any recommendations can be made.

I am 5' 5'' and I weigh 128lbs does that help?

 

[tomPietrowski]

I am 5' 5'' and I weigh 128lbs does that help?

It's a start yes. also answer how old you are, how long you have skied, what din you usually ride an the type of skiing you do.

 

[TheDetectives]

anything that has a higher din usually is going to be more durable, pivot 14's are strong, but the 18's are stronger with an all metal design, same with the ffg or sth, in the higher din they are stronger and most likly metal

 

[tomPietrowski]

anything that has a higher din usually is going to be more durable, pivot 14's are strong, but the 18's are stronger with an all metal design, same with the ffg or sth, in the higher din they are stronger and most likly metal

This is a very common misconception. No many bindings actually change rhroughout th differnt din levels. The fks 180 does get a differnt toe bit the heel stays the same. So don't worry about durability worry about getting an appropriate binding for your skill level.

 

[nick_monteleone]

It's a start yes. also answer how old you are, how long you have skied, what din you usually ride an the type of skiing you do.

I am 14 and I have skied since I was like 4, i ride with my din setting on like 6 and i ski in the park mainly

 

[tomPietrowski]

We'll really you would be best on a 10 din binding but seeing how you are young an will grow you could go for a 12-13 din binding. I would have a look at the peak 11, attack 13 or if you have a bit more money to spend you could get the sth2 13. They are all great bindings. Axial could also work but are very heavy so of someone smaller I would avoid them same with the fks. Griffons could be a good option but personally I would go attack 13 or a griffon as the stack height is lower on the attack. Hopefully that gives you some ideas.

 

[Espen519]

Hey not my thread, but are Look pivot 12 durable? Or should I look more at pivot 14?? 145 and 5'10 , for park skis

 

[tomPietrowski]

Hey not my thread, but are Look pivot 12 durable? Or should I look more at pivot 14?? 145 and 5'10 , for park skis

They will both be good and durable wit decent brakes in terms of switching them out. if you are not riding 10 or above I would not bother wit the 14. They are heavy though so you may like something a little lighter better although weight is not a huge issue with bindings.

 

[tomPietrowski]

They will both be good and durable wit decent brakes in terms of switching them out. if you are not riding 10 or above I would not bother wit the 14. They are heavy though so you may like something a little lighter better although weight is not a huge issue with bindings.

Sorry just noticed you said pivot no axial. The 12 and 14 are the same other then the spring. But and it's a big but pivots are not good in term of brakes. If you eject switch you can easily mess up the entire baseplate not just the brake Which is very costly. If you want to go Rossi maybe look at axial instead.

 

[Negromancer]

He is 5'5 (165cm) and less than 60kg anyone who recommends someone of his height and weight Pivots/FKS is dumb. There is no way someone of his size would ever need to have such a burly full metal binding he will be riding them at like the lowest din setting.

To OP though I am a similar height and weight to you (a little bit bigger) and I have Axial2 120's and they are really good for the price. Durable, they only release when needed and replacing brakes is really quick and easy plus the brakes are pretty easy to buy (and they're cheap) unlike FKS/Pivots.

 

[Wolfpackyo]

You do realise they are the number one bindin manufacture world wide. like every brand not every binding will suit everyone. My mum could not ride a sth16 just as I can't ride a z10 it does not make either binding bad it just show you need an appropriate binding which is why we nee the op to give more info before we can suggest anything.

Yeah I know that, but imo I don't really like them.

 

[tomPietrowski]

Yeah I know that, but imo I don't really like them.

Any particular reasons? Obviously just saying they are shot does not help people. If you are going to post, at least give some information as to why you do not like them. That way your posts may actually help others.

 

[Wolfpackyo]

Any particular reasons? Obviously just saying they are shot does not help people. If you are going to post, at least give some information as to why you do not like them. That way your posts may actually help others.

I don't like the way they look and the construction of them. a friend of mine went through 1 pair of squires and 1 pair of griffons this season.

 

[profa_212]

I don't like the way they look and the construction of them. a friend of mine went through 1 pair of squires and 1 pair of griffons this season.

You bash them and say they were shit because you don't like the look? Are you fucking serious?

And the squires are a child's binding, and have durability on par with the z series. I'm not surprised they broke at all.

What exactly did break on the griffons?

 

[413Crew]

 

[Wolfpackyo]

You bash them and say they were shit because you don't like the look? Are you fucking serious?

And the squires are a child's binding, and have durability on par with the z series. I'm not surprised they broke at all.

What exactly did break on the griffons?

Notice how I said construction as well,

What broke on the griffons was the toe piece.

 

[nickburr]

fks/pivot 14 or 18s

 

[nick_monteleone]

We'll really you would be best on a 10 din binding but seeing how you are young an will grow you could go for a 12-13 din binding. I would have a look at the peak 11, attack 13 or if you have a bit more money to spend you could get the sth2 13. They are all great bindings. Axial could also work but are very heavy so of someone smaller I would avoid them same with the fks. Griffons could be a good option but personally I would go attack 13 or a griffon as the stack height is lower on the attack. Hopefully that gives you some ideas.

Thanks for all the help +k for sure, but I just have one last question. I'm debating if I should get the attack 13s for $132 or the Salomon STH 10s for $99. Is it definitely worth the extra money for the attack 13s?

 

[Caucasian_Asian]

Thanks for all the help +k for sure, but I just have one last question. I'm debating if I should get the attack 13s for $132 or the Salomon STH 10s for $99. Is it definitely worth the extra money for the attack 13s?

Yes. The STH10 will be similar to the z10s that you didn't like.

 

[tomPietrowski]

Thanks for all the help +k for sure, but I just have one last question. I'm debating if I should get the attack 13s for $132 or the Salomon STH 10s for $99. Is it definitely worth the extra money for the attack 13s?

Yeah don't get the sth 10 tht is not actually an sth. It has the z10 heel and toe. Attacks will be great.

 

[.lencon]

We'll really you would be best on a 10 din binding but seeing how you are young an will grow you could go for a 12-13 din binding. I would have a look at the peak 11, attack 13 or if you have a bit more money to spend you could get the sth2 13. They are all great bindings. Axial could also work but are very heavy so of someone smaller I would avoid them same with the fks. Griffons could be a good option but personally I would go attack 13 or a griffon as the stack height is lower on the attack. Hopefully that gives you some ideas.

Just to let you all know, when Tom says spend the extra on sth2 13 if you can, do it. I've found most places online are about $150 for attacks (lowest price I can find) and $160 for sth2 (lowest price I can find) your only spending $10 more for a better binding. So don't think your spending a whole lot more on the sth2. Also the prices may change since the new tyrolia came out. Pretty sure it's the same tech but it's newer.

Yeah don't get the sth 10 tht is not actually an sth. It has the z10 heel and toe. Attacks will be great.

Also like I said above^^^sth2 are just a little bit more than the attack.