willpenguin6
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I’m wondering if anyone who has skied either of these has any input on to which is better since they work a little different then each other
Pivot 14 vs 15 toe pieces
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Jacobthesadskier
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14286544:WoFlowz said:
Well that's a mental image that's not coming out of my head anytime soon.
Malskispow
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Used both, there is really not a difference in feel or performance. Pivot 15 is all metal which is heavier but more durable.
tdollo
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The 12s and 14s come with the plastic toe piece that allows for a vertical release. The toes on the 15s and 18s are full metal and do not have the toe wings that allow for a vertical release. Personally, I like the feel of the 15s/18s as they are much more durable with only a marginal weight increase. Toes for 15s and 18s also allow you to install a CAST touring system, something that is not possible with the 12s/14s. Hope this helps bro!
ericforman
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https://www.look-bindings.com/en-ca/technologies
Take a peak at the animations - seems like they both should pop upwards. Personally, I happily ski sths, attacks, pivots (14s), and somewhat unhappily (but accept the compromise) ski shifts. My guess is people on this site worry a ton about bindings because no one wants to destroy their tibia or acl, but in practice its probably mostly a) having them properly set up and checked b) not skiing out of your ability level and paying attention on stupid groomers c) luck.
** conditional on not buying a binding like the squire that is meant to set at a din of 4 or being an enormous person
Take a peak at the animations - seems like they both should pop upwards. Personally, I happily ski sths, attacks, pivots (14s), and somewhat unhappily (but accept the compromise) ski shifts. My guess is people on this site worry a ton about bindings because no one wants to destroy their tibia or acl, but in practice its probably mostly a) having them properly set up and checked b) not skiing out of your ability level and paying attention on stupid groomers c) luck.
** conditional on not buying a binding like the squire that is meant to set at a din of 4 or being an enormous person
SofaKingSick
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14286709:animator said:
14286915:ericforman said:
yep, here's the metal toe showing vertical release
SofaKingSick
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14287027:tdollo said:
But you hit all the important points-- metal, more durable, works with CAST. oh and it comes in gold ???
abar.
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The metal toes have many benefits that have already been mentioned, namely durability and cast compatibility. The plastic toes have 3mm more elasticity and I have found that they are slightly easier to step into. I have both and I find the on snow performance to be basically indistinguishable