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BINDER ADVICE

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asfffffffffdd
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hey i have the trouble makerfs and the big trouble skis, and i'm sending back the bindings i had (some racing look 15 din bindings) cuz there to heavy and i don't feel like i need a 15 din setting. ..... so i'm trying to decide which bindings to get in replacement...... i was thinking about those trouble makers coloured and the big trouble coloured ones, becasue i'd imagine that if they're colour cordinated they where probably meant to be used together...... so has anyone skied these that can give me some feedback...?
Nov 27 2007 6:27PM
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ElliottP
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just cuz they have rad colors doesnt mean they are good bindings. haha. but i dunno
Nov 27 2007 6:28PM
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asfffffffffdd
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haha yeah i'm mean they look like good bindings too.... but i guess thats what i'm asking, if anyone has anyfeedback on them.... cuz they are one on the top of the line dynastar/look binders, but i was just wondering if anyone would suggest different ones if they're fragile or anything

by the way i'm 6'3 and 175
Nov 27 2007 6:34PM
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SkierX
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What bindings did you ACTUALLY have before?

As in actual model name?
Nov 27 2007 6:42PM
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skier_boy26
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well the px12 jib and jib wide (the bindings you're referring to) are good bindings, just basically px12s with different colors for the respective skis.

But with your weight, the p15 (or was it a new px15?) might not have been a bad idea to keep. Honestly, don't worry about weight, since it's on your feet basically.
Nov 27 2007 6:48PM
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skier_boy26
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But i suppose ability might be a better factor.
Nov 27 2007 6:48PM
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ShadyHillGroup
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i think people need to stop being big vaginas and complaining about how their bindings weigh so much, no offence, this isnt directed at you, but to ns in general, but yeah at your height and weight those p15/px15s might not have been a bad idea, if you could find an old px14 p 14 you might be happier, but 12 din probably isnt enough, im the same weight, but only 5 10, and ive been at 11 this season, not skiing hard at al,l just bouncing around on boxes and im poping out all over the place
Nov 27 2007 7:11PM
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SkierX
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I disagree. I am 6'0", 195lbs, and ride Rossignol race 120, which is an older 12 DIN turntable heel binding. I NEVER pre-release and come out unless it's a rowdy fall and my DIN is set around 7-8.

Granted, bootsole length impacts DIN setting greatly, but cranking a high DIN accomplishes nothing more than setting yourself up for knee surgery if you bail.
Nov 27 2007 7:45PM
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Silence
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Nov 27 2007 7:47PM
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ShadyHillGroup
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hmm wierd, i know exactly what you mean about cranking up the din, im always scared shitless of my toe piece, no vertical release, must have something to do with the way ive been falling laitly, because i am quite possibly the laziest skier, i just cruise thru the park and listen to music
Nov 27 2007 8:29PM
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upthebrackette
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I'm 5' 10'' and 180lbs. and have those tm p12's. They're set to 9 and I don't pre-release. I couldn't be happier with them
Nov 27 2007 8:47PM
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davar6
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i got the jibe wides and i love em
Nov 27 2007 9:29PM
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Rippy087
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Bigger boot sole needs higher din right?
Nov 27 2007 9:38PM
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asfffffffffdd
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this is exactly how i feel too.... a few years back i used to crank my din down hard as it went, and ended up with a torn ligament in my ankle when my topiece didn't realease.

so i usually keep my din around 9 or 10 and i'm usually chanrging pretty hard and they still only come off when they should

the reson for this thread it that i've heard rumors of the px 12's being easy to break, and i'm wondering if anyone has any proof or disproof of this?
Nov 28 2007 3:32PM
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asfffffffffdd
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by the way the bindings i had before were the px 15's and i'm still considering keeping them...... i'm basically just being indecisive so i came on ns so someone else could make the desicicion for me ahaha
Nov 28 2007 4:25PM
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SkierX
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Both bindings will do. The weights are likely pretty nominal and won't be noticed in most circumstances as it's basically underfoot.
Nov 28 2007 4:34PM
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asfffffffffdd
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thanks a bunch for your help man... i'm pretty confindent i'm going to keep the px 15's for my big troubles, but i think that i may still trade the other sent in for a pair of px 14 Ti's or a pair of px 12 jibs.... anyway though, thanks a bunch, you had some good advice
Nov 28 2007 4:37PM
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fnstoked
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it's the opposite, bigger BSL = lower din, while a smaller BSL = a higher din.
Nov 28 2007 4:44PM
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SkierX
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No problem.
Nov 28 2007 4:56PM
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nard
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If you want advice on a BINDER, I'd say... go with the Dawson's Creek TrapperKeeper.
Nov 28 2007 5:11PM
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