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Lambsizza

Lambsizza

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No i didn't mount my bindings incorrectly. I bought 2014 armada thalls a few weeks ago and went to a local ski sho0 to get a binding reccomendation. I told the guy money wasn't an issue and explained necessary details; height 6"0 weight 148lbs (ik I'm a skinny guy) and that I ski primarily park, I wouldn't call myself entry level but my park abilities are nothing crazy considering I just started park last year, I would however like to progress. The guy at the ski shop recommended marker squire bindings, and since they were only 180 I bought them and got them mounted on my thalls. After getting home and researching squires, it seems they are a bad binding, with many negative reviews and claims. Should I get other bindings remount ed or just stick with the squires, they can't be that bad can they?
 
if you have no problem with money i would remount with look pivots they are the best park binding because the heel doesnt only release forward it goes side to side but if you want to keep money just keep them they will prob be good but in my experience im not a fan of marker
 
13184109:steezy_doge said:
if you have no problem with money i would remount with look pivots they are the best park binding because the heel doesnt only release forward it goes side to side but if you want to keep money just keep them they will prob be good but in my experience im not a fan of marker
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13184036:prolapsed_anus said:
Squires are a good binding no need to buy another set
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Squires are terrible bindings unless you're either 12 years old or weigh the equivalent to one. Plastic isn't a great material for a ski binding.
 
No point redrilling new skis with an extra set of holes.

If you're worried about it, get the shop to swap them out for Griffons or Jesters. As far as I know the mounting pattern is exactly the same so they should be able to remove and replace the bindings with no negative effect on the skis, as long as they're careful with the screws.
 
13184109:steezy_doge said:
if you have no problem with money i would remount with look pivots they are the best park binding because the heel doesnt only release forward it goes side to side but if you want to keep money just keep them they will prob be good but in my experience im not a fan of marker
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but look pivots do not release sideways at the heel at all
 
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Ride them, if the break, replace them (you'd probably have to redrill either way...so might as well save the redrill for if they happen to break), if they don't, awesome.
 
13184160:BWalmer said:
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Ride them, if the break, replace them (you'd probably have to redrill either way...so might as well save the redrill for if they happen to break), if they don't, awesome.
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yes, no need redrilling if you dont have to. ride them until you blow them up...
 
topic:Lambsizza said:
I bought 2014 armada thalls a few weeks ago and went to a local ski sho0 to get a binding reccomendation. I told the guy money wasn't an issue and explained necessary details; height 6"0 weight 148lbs (ik I'm a skinny guy) and that I ski primarily park, I wouldn't call myself entry level but my park abilities are nothing crazy considering I just started park last year, I would however like to progress. The guy at the ski shop recommended marker squire bindings, and since they were only 180 I bought them and got them mounted on my thalls. After getting home and researching squires, it seems they are a bad binding, with many negative reviews and claims.
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No hate intended toward the OP here, but I am super surprised that people actually buy something and then do research on it once they have already purchased it. I read about this really frequently in GT... There's obviously no real rush to get things mounted ASAP currently, so if you are unsure about what to get just put the product on hold and then research it before you pull the trigger. It will save you so much headache and frustration.
 
13184889:onenerdykid said:
No hate intended toward the OP here, but I am super surprised that people actually buy something and then do research on it once they have already purchased it. I read about this really frequently in GT... There's obviously no real rush to get things mounted ASAP currently, so if you are unsure about what to get just put the product on hold and then research it before you pull the trigger. It will save you so much headache and frustration.
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This is objectively true but I can attest that as someone who reads absolutely everything I can before I make a purchase I still am super eager to mount things up. I know I won't be able to ski for another month but I still have this gut urge to mount my new sticks, haha
 
In all the skis I have owned, the only bindings that I have mounted to them are Squires and Griffons. And I have never had a problem with either of them.
 
my friend had a a heel snap clean off his pair. That being said, I still believe that they will hold pretty well on most small to medium sized features. I'm no professional;they just don't seem all that bad(:
 
i've never had a problem with my squires. I've had them for two seasons with 40 plus days each riding mostly park, plus some serious time on snow flex, which us pretty much a ski binding's worst nightmare.
 
the squire is a solid binding. i dont think you need to get a different pair just because of bad reviews. most reviews i find are from a pro's standpoint on the equipment. if you are a rudimentary park skier like me, the squire will hold up just fine (i ski griffons)
 
I'm 5'5 150 and i'm also experienced park skier and i use squires, really nothing wrong with them, it's just alot of thick plastic thats all (they're wicked light too).
 
I'm 5'9" 155lb and broke my squires at least 3 times in the past two seasons. They aren't bad bindings because they are very light and will hold up for some people, unfortunately for me they broke several times and the breaks bend easily. Fortunately I'm really close with one of my local ski shops so they'll remount a fresh set for really cheap, I do like how light they are as long as they hold up.
 
You shouldn't have a problem with them. When I had squires the only problem is that when I would land backseat on a bigger impact I would eject out the toe (not a din issue or forward pressure). So when you start getting more advanced at park I would recommend changing.
 
The only sad thing here is that you spent $180 on squires. They'll probably be fine for entry level park skiing, but for that kind of cash you could have gotten some salomon STH drivers new. They kept coming up on steepandcheap for $130 over the summer. If you are swimming in cash then by all means spend full price on ski gear, but generally with how pricey gear can be it's worth it to hunt around for deals as 30-50% can often mean hundreds saved.

I find the STH's click in nicer then markers, which get clogged with snow and ice more easily, especially in powder. I also have griffon's which I've never had any problems with. Marker does make a very lightweight binding which is nice in the air, but potentially not as good for durability. STH's and Pivots/fks are heavier which is a drawback, but it also means they are more burly.
 
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