To rise or not to rise, that is the question.

[Arty]

What's everyone's view on risers on twintips. I have the chance to buy either the Rossi Axial2 140 TI PRO Wide Brake binding or the Scratch 140 TI bindings. The only difference between the bindings is that the Axial has a 6mm riser. I understand that the riser will create better edging but in a freestyle ski is it worth it? Can risers be detrimental to the performance of a twin tip and can it make the ski more difficult to handle in the air at all? Does anyone have any answers?

 

[GotamaBCshredder]

usually heavy,

 

[JazzyJ]

also, some people say its a problem with rails.

 

[ThePoopSock]

easier for rails and landings without rasiers

 

[pa_freeskier]

lifters make it less stable on rais and landings

 

[skirbrt88]

more stable without them since youre lower to the ground

 

[Arty]

Thanks for the advice, looks like I'll be going for the Scratch binding rather than the axial.

 

[snoopy]

good call.. i'd avoid the lifters everytime if possible

 

[skiierman]

Lucky, I had the chance to buy some Rossi's for half pirce brand new but some fat guy with a name tag saying, "Hello, my name is Billy," swiped them from me.