The answer to "what binding"

Unless I'm having a bit of a monday moment, they're the same as the Tyrolia and Head 15 DIN bindings. Good quality, solid bindings. Fairly durable although nothing particularly special about them. I found the 18 DIN model (which is pretty much the same only metal I believe) very easy to step in and out of. They didn't feel quite as responsive as FKS, in my opinion, and they don't have anywhere near the same elastic travel. They can be had for a very decent price at times. Awesome progression binding, as the 5-15 range covers pretty much any DIN you're ever likely to need.
 
Correct. One of my favourite bindings. I have no idea why they are not more popular. Especially as you can often pick them up for a really good price.

 
Nope. As long as the forward pressure is right I reckon they hold on about as well as you're going to get, at any DIN. They have miles of elastic travel (how far your boot can move before it fully releases) which often keeps your ski on in situations where another binding would have let it go, such as clipping a lump of groomer rubble at high speed.
 
You're fairly large... FKS/Pivot 14, FKS 155 (maybe, high starting DIN), Deadbolt 15, STH14 Driver/Atomic FFG14 Team would probably all be good bindings for you. If you were a little older I'd almost recommend you look at the STH16. Oddly (as I'm a huge FKS whore) enough I'd probably put the FKS 140 lowest on that list as they probably have the least bomber (although still very good) toe of the lot.

Griffon, in my opinion, is too plasticy for your size.
 
This is false.

Yes the pivot 18's release at lower din setting, no they dont pre release, but nor does any other binding if you have everything set right. I ride mine at 10/11 and have relaxed when I needed them to and they stayed on when I wanted them to.
 
Heh... re-read those 2 posts, I agree absolutely with what you said. He asked if they pre-release like shit, and I said no, they're fine.
 
I'm 6' 175 lbs. Aggressive skier. I like skiing back country, but I'm getting a little more into park too. I'm looking to mount my Line Blends. Right now the most reasonable deal I can find are the Rossignol Axial2 140 XL's for $192. Anyone have any experience with these bindings or know of an alternative deals around $200? Just want to make sure before I purchase.

 
Quick question, gonna pick up a pair of Look PX12's for my new Sir Francis Bacons, will the 100mm brakes fit, or should I go for the 115?

Also, will the STH12 Drivers will be worth the extra money or not really make a difference?
 
http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-bindings/look-px-15-racing-medium.aspx#image=42152.Color.Hardgoods_Black_Image.jpgPX15 - Same awesome full-drive toe as the 18 DIN ones. $139, great binding for a great price.

They also have the exact same binding as you're looking at, except it's called the Look PX14, also for $139 but for the same price I'd get the 15 for the badass toepiece. Only thing to be wary of is the PX15's DIN starts quite high, but at 6'/175/Aggressive it shouldn't be an issue for you.
 
Ok so i am looking to buy a new pair of bindings. I am 5' 11" and 170 pounds. I ski about half park, half all around mountain. I am skiing 2010 k2 extremes with an 85 underfoot. I would rate myself as a 2+ type skiier because i dont really know if i would consider myself a 3. I recently used a pair of sth 12's for the past 2 years and they exploded on me on my last trip of the year. I think i am looking to buy a pair of 14 din bindings but i am not not sure. I am looking for some help. please and thank you. any suggestions are welcome
 
Many good bindings in that category... depends on your budget and what you're after really.

FKS140/Look Pivot 14

Salomon STH14 Driver / Atomic FFG14 Team if you're not put off Salomons.

Look PX14 / Rossignol Axial2 140 / Dynastar PX14

Tyrolia/Head/4Frnt 14/15 DIN bindings

Worth chucking in the Marker Griffon as it now goes to 13 (I think?) and the Jester which goes to 16 but as it starts at 6 there's a good range available.

Also worth a mention are the FKS155 and the Look PX15 as they have the really good 1-piece toe, but the DIN on these starts at 8 which is important to consider.
 
So is (or was) fks, pivot, tyrolia 15/18, 916 ect. They will be fine for park.

Basically any high end binding is some iteration of a race binding. The only difference is usually some marketing & paint.

E.g the new FKS series is identical to the older world cup fks bindings from years ago.

 
Just picked up a pair of Surface One Life 179. Taking them out to jackson hole in January ill mostly be taking them through some deep stuff (hopefully)

Info 5'7 165 pounds relatively advanced skier

Any suggestions?
 
Basically your usual slew of bindings... FKS140/Pivot 14, Jester, Tyrolia/Head 14/15 DIN offerings, STH914/Atomic FFG14 Team, that kinda thing. Look PX14 and PX15 should be thrown in there for a laugh as they're often available real cheap.
 
I'm back skiing after a long hiatus. I figure I should pick it up pretty fast because I skied for around seven years before switching to snowboarding. I'll be skiing all over the mountain hopefully, but many of my days will probably be dedicated to park.

I'm around 185/190 pounds and almost 6'4. Would Rossignol Axial2 140's be ok for me?
 
Probably... they're pretty tough bindings. See if you can find a pair of FKS155 or PX15's though, they have the metal toepiece which is a nice thing when you start approaching 200-odd.
 
Thanks for answering man, I just purchased them. I didn't go with the fks155 or px15 because I'm not planning on hitting 200 any time this year, and from what I read about them the extra weight didn't seem like it was worth it to buy them IN CASE I hit 200...

Not really sure if that makes sense but I didn't know how else to phrase it.
 
This might have been asked already and also has an awesome chance of being a stupid question but what are the differences in break sizes? I see the exact same binding online but with a different break in millimeters. I understand thats the width but how do I know which size is most appropriate for my ski? Thanks in advance guys.
 
I am 170lbs, 6'2'', and between a III and III+ skier. bought some freestyle skis i plan on using in the park at true center. what bindings would you suggest? i'd like around a 14 din as from my last experience with my past bindings. thanks
 
Here it is... I just bought Surface Double Time 2012 170 (90 waist), I am looking for bindings, but I am on a budget. Height 5'7, Weight 155, Type III, Boot size 26.5, all mountain/some park. I found some Dynastar px 15 racing bindings that fit my price range. The DIN range is 8-15, and most of the suggested DIN settings for me say 8, is there a problem with me getting these bindings and setting them at the low or will I be okay? And if you have any insight on mounting position I would appreciate it!Thanks NS

 
They will be fine at 8, they are great bindings. No suggestion for mounting sorry, never played with those skis.
 
So i just bought the Moment Ghost Chant, and I'll be using them for only powder. I do want to be able to huck cliffs and throw down on backcountry jumps, so would i be best having the bindings mounted at the recommended or where?
 
Ok, so I need a good, unbiased review of the marker squires. I've heard mixed reviews, but my shop said they were a good binding. I'm about 5'11" and 140-150 pounds, using them for park. Not going to be going huge, especially seeing as I live in the Canadian praries and we don't have huge kickers anywhere. Are they easily breakable, does the lightweight make it worth it, and will they give me maximum steeze, like off the charts? They are already purchased, but not mounted. I don't really want to get different bindings, but if the Squires are really THAT bad, I want to know before I drill my precious TC's. Thanks.
 
So i'm buying the line chronics which have a 92 mm waist width. How big should my brake width be? Is it better to go smaller then 92 (such as a 90mm brake) or later (such as a 100mm brake) ? Thanks guys. +k for a good answer
 
Personally, I'd get a 90mm and tweak it outwards, 1mm on each side barely counts as a bend, you could literally just pull it with your hand and it would be OK.

A big brake is more likely to get snagged and break, particularly if you bail on a switch landing.
 
Yup, all you 190-200lb guys, forget the STH16 and FKS180, the Griffon 13 is where it's at...

(Not really)
 
i would have to disagree with what the previous person stated. I would stick with a 100mm brake. it will collapse to the side once your boots are in your bindings anyways. its only slightly wider and if you arent comfortable bending brakes, i wouldnt risk it.
 
Does anyone else find that rossignol/look/dynastar px14 and px12 bindings have pre-release issue with the toepieces?

I've experienced it 5-6 times now, with two sets of bindings, only ever happens when setting blind 2s or pretzeling. FYI Boots are new so no wear-down of the sole, forward pressure has been checked and checked again, din is on 9.5 on the 14s and 8.5 on the 12s.

I wondered if it is the vibration of riding a rail / pipe, or if there is a weird blind spot in the binding where the tiniest amount of pressure causes the toepice to release.

I've been through a fair number of bindings and never had this issue before:

On an alternative note, here is my verdict on the bindings I have had:

FKS - Great but quite heavy

Peak 15 - Good all rounder, but after a while heelpiece tends to develop some vertical play, and then fails

Jester - Probably amazing if you are small and lightweight, but heavier skiers should avoid - mine blew to bits within 2 days.

Salomon STH 16 - surprisingly good given just how bad the STH 12 is.
 
Hey, might be really ignorant of me so I'm sorry in advance, but what are the definitions of the skier abilities we're using here? Skier ability II or III etc.
 
Still really struggling with what to put of my Magic Js. Going for a 14-18 DIN binding. Have narrowed it down to the Look Pivot 14, Rossi FKS 18, and Tyrolia Peak 15/18.

Here's my concerns on each:

Pivot 14 - not as bomber as 18, potential for binding to rip out due to mounting small mounting pattern?

FKS 18 - definitely heavy, potential for rip out?

Peak 15/18 - no lateral heel release, large mounting pattern affects flex of ski more than FKS?

Let me know your thoughts. Better yet, just let me know which binding to get. I can't make a decision.
 
without knowing anything about you it is hard to recommend a binding choice.

if you can afford and are in a comfortable din range then get the Pivot 18. I love mine and the solid toe piece is hard to beat paired with the pivot heel.
 
Running my Jesters at 12 right now. This ski will see a lot of airtime off of cliffs and backcountry booters. Worried that the weight of FKS 18 will be noticible compared to other bindings when sending tricks or getting inverted. Maybe I'm wrong and making more out of the weight than I should.

Thoughts?
 
I dont think you would notice it to much, since the binding is right at your foot. what matters more is swing weight.
 
If you get the FKS 14 then you won't notice a difference at all. If youget the 18, the difference is not that large, or large enough where it shouldn't be a cinch for you to compensate and forget there was ever a difference. FKS 18 is a great binding, but I think most people, even the chargers, will be alright with an FKS 14. And hey, buy from backcountry.com so when IF IT EVER blows out you can warranty the product for a full warranty for the life of the product.

Rossi FKS 18 -- 5.375 lbs/pair

Rossi FKS 14 -- 4.74 lbs/pair

Marker Jester -- 4.375 lbs/pair

 
looking for advice from you fine folks.

Looking for a binding for a pair of 2012 volkl wall 185cm. I'm a big guy - 6'3 220lbs. I'm not looking to drop $450 dollars on a pair of fks18. I've thought about the fks14 but again, kind of an expensive option for a pure park ski (I have two other skis - all mountain and powder). I don't stomp any jumps bigger than 50 feet so having a din higher than 12 may not even be necessary. My current park ski is mounted with a pair of Salomon STH12 which are pretty beat up. Should I transfer these to the Walls or look into another pair of bindings?

Final question - my sister just bought a llightly used (like new) pair of Volkl Kenja as her first pair of twin tips. She has an old pair of Rossi Power 120 bindings on her old race skis. Would these be an acceptable option for the Kenja or should she also look into buying a 10-12din binding? She's about 5'6 and weighs roughly 130lbs if I had to guess.

Thanks for any help / input.
 
For you, FFG14 Team, it's identical to the STH 14 Driver but for some reason it is often considerably cheaper. Or a pair of second hand FKS155.

The Power 120 is a perfectly good binding, just check that there isn't too much vertical slop in the heel-piece pivot mechanism (if they are indeed the binding I'm thinking of) - the only difficulty you may find with them is that coming on race skis they may have an integrated plate system that won't separate easily.
 
I need some help. Im going to buy the 173 Atomic Punx but i dont know what binding to get with it. Im 175cm tall my weight is 84kg and i mostly ride park. I can't decide if i should get the FFG 16 Team/STH 16 driver 2013 or the Marker Jester 2013?

Any advice? Thanks!
 
The FFG/STH is a better binding, period.

The only things the Jesters might beat them on is weight and pricepoint.
 
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