What bindings to mount on my Surface New Lifes???

[kickerf95]

I have recently just bought a pair of 2010/2011 Surface New Lifes and I'm looking for a nice set of freeride bindings to mount on them. Right now im debating between the 2012 Marker Jester Pro's with a 130mm brake or the 2012 Rossi Axial 2 freestyle/freeride bindings with a 125mm brake. However, I'm unsure if the 125mm brake on the Rossi's is wide enough for the burly waist of 122mm on the New Life's! Someone help me out?

 

[kickerf95]

im 5"11 and weigh 170lbs i ski at level 3 (aka expert) and usually have my din set at 10-11

 

[Executive.]

get the jesters!! cuz i think they're better

 

[ShreddAZ]

Help him out guys

 

[kickerf95]

^^^^ foreal. I need to know asap!

+++ karma!

 

[rudager]

Another option is the Salomon STH 16. You can get a wide break on those too. I love mine, been rocking them for 4 seasons of skiing. I'm finally getting some new ones.

you can get them for a good price on untracked.com

http://www.untracked.com/p3558c26b39-10_salomon_sth_16_driver_freeride_freestyle_ski_bindings.html

If you're not interested, I'd look into the Jesters.

 

[kickerf95]

Thanks! Really looking into the Salomon's. Right now my mind is set on the jesters but, any idea on which one (sth 16's/jester's) has better ski feel and or durability? Also, I enjoy skiing fast,soo therefore not loooking for something that will have any issue's with pre-releasing.

 

[rudager]

I haven't had issues with my STHs when it came to pre releasing. There are some adjustments you can make on them (such as toe height) that will make them feel just right. I've had them mounted on 5 different pairs of skis, and have never had a problem with their feel. As for durability, they are pretty bomb proof, like I said, 5 different skis. All those skis I have either killed off or broken in a season. And the bindings have withstood it all.

 

[blatt]

STH's are pretty lousy. I'd say jesters or turntables.

 

[buchanan.]

im gonna be putting jesters on my bents this year because the STH16s were a little loose feeling on my other pow skis. but all considered, they are really good bindings. decently weight, strong, easy to find replacement parts and a BIG plus is the 5 screw heel piece. also, ive seen too many people rip fks heelpieces out of skis (happened to me twice too).

 

[kickerf95]

I think im going to go with the jesters! Marker has always been a really liable binding company, considering thats what they specialize in, plus the 2012 jester's look AMAZING.....But i haven't had a problem at all with the fks's. I have them mounted on my blends an LOVE them especially the rotating heel peice... here are the 2012 jester pro's incase anyone hasn't seen them.....

 

[BROSEIDON]

I just bought the same ski and I put Head Mojo 15s on them with a 130mm brake. I think it's a good choice.