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Yet Another Binding Question

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AMD_5
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Ok well, I really have my mind set on getting the Mojo 15's. the problem is i dont want to dish out $200 + $30 shipping for last year's model when the MSRP is like $280. I can get the Mojo 11's from my local shop for like $150. I need some advice here. I hear its virtually the same binding.

Should I stick with the Mojo 11's or is it worth the extra $80 for the Mojo 15's. I'm like 6'1" and weigh in at 215, so I dont really need the DIN higher than 11.

What should I do?
Oct 2 2008 6:09PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Get a pair from last year or the year before.  They didn't change at all from last year. 
I have them on my Anthems and they are so sick.  Super bomber, a bit heavy but it's not a problem at all.  You've picked a good binding.  Stay with those rather than the 11's.  It will increase resale too.

http://www.cgi.ebay.com/Head-2007-Mojo-15-fog-silver-ski-bindings-DIN-5-15_W0QQitemZ230296926767QQcmdZViewItem

there, $155, free shipping, can't go wrong.
Oct 2 2008 6:14PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Sorry that link doesn't work, and it ended anyway.

here are some for $175:
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/skiuniverse/items/item.aspx?itemid=1321516
Oct 2 2008 6:15PM
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AMD_5
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that ebay link is the one i was looking at. free shipping is nice, problem is i live in Canada :P i need to get some relatives to move to the US lol. The shipping comes out to like $48 because its fuckin FedEx :(
Oct 2 2008 6:42PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Oh, damn that sucks weiner.
Make friends with somebody at your shop.  That's what I did and now I don't pay retail for anything ever.  I didn't just make friends to get a good deal, I'm not just a dickhead haha.  The guy just started hookin me up.
Oct 2 2008 6:49PM
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AMD_5
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i'll check some shops in my area and see if they can hook me up.

just a quickie, does anybody kno how much Al's Ski Barn charges for shipping to the Toronto area. just trying to cover all my bases here.
Oct 2 2008 6:56PM
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HPskier
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if your local shop caries mojo 11s then they should probly be able to get ahold of some 15's so you dont have to pay for the shipping
Oct 2 2008 7:05PM
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AMD_5
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iight i guess i could try that
Oct 2 2008 7:47PM
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AMD_5
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the problem is... alot of the shops near me don't carry head for some reason. the ones that do want $300 for the binding. considering i paid $270 for my Public Enemys, i think its too much. methinks i'll stick with eBay. i'll wait a bit and see if any new auctions come up.

again, anybody know roughly what Al's Ski Barn charges to ship to Canada???
Oct 4 2008 5:53PM
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Silence
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Essentially the same as the Tyrolia Mojo 15 - Aero toe and FD heel

I think the new version is called the Peak 15

So that could possibly widen your search a little bit
Oct 4 2008 7:28PM
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BigJew
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At 215lbs you would absolutely destroy the Mojo 11 assuming you ride at 9 or 10 (which is quite low for your weight). The Mojo 15's are Ok bindings but some other bindings I would recommend for your weight are:

Rossignol Axial 15 or Look PX15
Salomon STH 16


don't even consider getting a binding with a din of less than 14, with your weight, even if you don't ride at that heigh a din you will brake them. Heavier people need metal.
Oct 4 2008 8:45PM
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AMD_5
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ive done some DIN calculations and apparently my DIN would be something like 7.5 or 8. thanks for the recommendations tho, i'll check them out
Oct 4 2008 9:34PM
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AMD_5
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just to follow up, I ordered the Mojo 15's today. They should be here in a week.

thanks for all your help guys
Oct 7 2008 7:39PM
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