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Why don't line pros use the line binding?

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pedmiqueo
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why don't line pros use the line binding?

Sep 25 2005 7:43PM
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sherLocke
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craig coker, eric pollard, ash battersby, josh bibby....yeah they sure dont sponsor any pros....



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Sep 26 2005 11:34PM
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grambo
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You think Pollard is going to go huge and try to stomp it on those pieces of crap? Nope, has to use Salomon S916. Yes Line gets a lot of hate and props to them for bringing out a binding in the market, but don't sell it until it's SOLID and tested. The first gen were downright dangerous.

"I rode a test model of the 05-06 for 3 days straight in loons park and they worked fine. Most people do not adjust the dins properly, they need to be slightly higher than looks or rossi bindings and the middle twist din needs to be lower than the heel piece din."

Wrong, DIN is a standard, if you have to crank it higher on one brand it's because the binding is not setup properly or doesn't work properly (Line).

Bottom line: Salomon S916/Look P18/Rossi FKS155/180 if you are big/go hard, otherwise Look P14/P12 Rossi 120/140.

Sep 26 2005 11:42PM
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iggyskier
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yeah, if you look at pictures of Pollard ski's you'll see he skis s916's.

No only do the Line bindings break easy (which I've seen multiple times now while under hardly any stress), but they weigh a ton. They weight over a pound more that the P18 and almost a pound more than s916, and both those bindings are completely metal and don't fall apart. I can't image using that binding in the park.

Basically, they are theoretically a great idea that they unfortunetly haven't been able to replicate in reality. The concept, if they can make it work, will be great. Until then, if ever, the s916 and P18 are going to be the standard for great, reliable, durable, safe bindings that release when you need to and not when you don't.

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Sep 27 2005 4:01AM
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WIllW
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^^ sorry i dont know a lot about bindings, i was just trying to emphasize a positive experience i had with this coming years models.

as for weight, they are heavy alone, but line bindings with invaders were very close to the same weight as my fujatives with look p14s

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Sep 27 2005 7:49AM
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tandan83
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you are not a very smart person. a PAIR of r12's weights 7.1 lbs. a pair of look px14ti's weight 5.3 lbs, and that's the ti pair. that's not a big diff.



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Sep 27 2005 8:02AM
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Public_Maverick
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when is the goddamn website gonna be donne?

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Sep 27 2005 8:49AM
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pedmiqueo
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all those pros aren't on the team anymore stupid shit

Sep 27 2005 9:23AM
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strongmark
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wrong, homeboy...skiiers dont have BINDING contracts. do you really think a big company liek rossignol or salomon is going to sponsor some low life freeskier for some bindings? not enough publicity for em, plus its just a waste of money.

they dont use line bindings, one, because line bindings suck, two, because the din only goes to 12, and 3, line doesnt make race bindings. race stock bindings, like it or not, are the only things youre gonna find that are goign to stand up to a beating. ive had my rossignol pro 180s for 3 years now on 4 different pairs of skis, and pros are still rocking em these days. they stopped making the design about 5 years ago mind you. so that just goes to show you how much better they are.

so no, genius, no one is paying dash longeto ride salomon bindings or even a guy like tanner hall to use rossignols. keep an eye out...he's the biggest name out there and he'll be on both salomons and rossignols this season at some point. so no, no ones getting paid to use bindings, they just know which ones dont suck.

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Sep 27 2005 9:26AM
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Fairview
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Actually, some pros do have contracts with companies just for bindings. Nice try though, you get a cookie. Next time you probably shouldn't post things about an industry you're not a part of.

Sep 27 2005 10:30AM
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freeskisquaw
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Line bindings are the worst. That's why...


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Sep 27 2005 11:09AM
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pedmiqueo
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^^ you're 90% mental, 10% retarded

Sep 27 2005 11:22AM
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TylerGigg
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Because if they might break if you giver hard. But they look cool I guess

Huck it and Giver, Don't turn unless stuff gets in your way.
Sep 27 2005 1:32PM
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Skiertrav
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I like how your signiture expains you so precisely. Dumbass...

at least give some real life experience with them not just some regurgetated piece of shit rammed down you throat by "the official gathering place of the world's dumbest people" Develop your own opinions



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Sep 27 2005 4:46PM
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4frntSkier
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cus they suck

Sep 27 2005 5:04PM
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andrewg
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cause line bindings are SHITTY!

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Sep 27 2005 6:11PM
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wskibum176
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quite simply becasue they suck


Sep 28 2005 8:12AM
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Dilla
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bc line bindings are UDMB



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Sep 28 2005 8:14AM
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Lateralis
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one word: TYROLIA



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Sep 28 2005 9:38AM
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Jeff_Lo
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that they do not...they arent that bad at all



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Sep 28 2005 9:44AM
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