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Do bindings really matter

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Sallabillz
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 im getting new skis should i get new bindings or keep mine???
Feb 16 2009 10:59PM
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[~_~]
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Based on the overwhelming amount of info you have given, I'm going to say new bindings.
Feb 16 2009 11:01PM
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PhilboydStudge
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nah, bindings don't matter. i've always thought they were a pretty unnecessary part on your ski setup
Feb 16 2009 11:01PM
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Ski311
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Do knees really matter?
Feb 16 2009 11:02PM
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CTD
Posts: 6300 - Karma: 348
yeah, def to a degree. it becomes more of an issue as you get better, and start going bigger. if your just startin out or not doing anything too nuts, most bindings will work just fine. but as you start going bigger and riding harder, you can definitely get some serious benefits by picking the right clamps. DIN range is only part of the equation, theres elasticity, retention, even mounting pattern.

Feb 16 2009 11:05PM
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skiminnesota
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depending on level, yes.
Feb 16 2009 11:07PM
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PaleCelery
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nah, just use some duct tape.
Feb 16 2009 11:46PM
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shea.
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yea that way you can just wear shoes, its alot more comfortable, not quite as good as full tilts though
Feb 17 2009 3:57AM
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mattytru
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yes they matter a lot.
Feb 17 2009 8:35AM
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Dhane
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Feb 17 2009 8:49AM
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theblacktaco
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nahh i like ridding without bindings so i can bring my technical skateboard tricks to the slopes
Feb 17 2009 9:45AM
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spruitm
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find something that falls off when it should and stays on when it should. you'll be golden
Feb 17 2009 10:27AM
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Parker.
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word.  it's all about the waterskiing bindings nowadays
Feb 17 2009 10:44AM
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the-big-lepowski
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Exactly.  I think beartrap bindings are going to make a comeback.
Feb 17 2009 11:23AM
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fluxx2
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my salomons hold me on pretty good, i'd recoment the sth16!
Feb 17 2009 12:10PM
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easy_cam_steezy
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this thread is hilarious!
Feb 17 2009 12:11PM
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Steezy_E
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one of the dumbest threads ever
Feb 17 2009 1:14PM
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ontwosticks
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yea bindings are unimportant. I just bolted some old nikes to my skis and used some gorilla glue for extra protection so those bitches are definitely keeping me in.
Feb 17 2009 1:18PM
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Larz-the-Ninja
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you dont even need bindings to ski, just take off your old bindings and ski without them.  so easy
Feb 17 2009 1:30PM
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babujib
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damn thats what i was gonna say
Feb 17 2009 1:34PM
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SteezethePirate
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just glue you're skis to you're boots and you'll be fine
Feb 17 2009 2:09PM
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luc
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SCREW UR BOOTS ON THE SKIS :D
Feb 17 2009 5:38PM
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Jballz
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i have some volants with the boots welded to the top sheet. i have never poped out of those things
Feb 17 2009 5:50PM
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Celone
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well if you like your knees... then yes they do matter
Feb 17 2009 5:55PM
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Blurst
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one time i duct taped two pieces of wood to my shoes and did a grindbar in my backyard     id recommend it
Feb 17 2009 6:00PM
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bdowning
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ummmm yes bindings are very important to your set up. get something with a din above 12

....but i mean if you think they dont really matter you can always use gorilla glue and duct tape. i heard thats the set up a lot of the pros are riding these days
Feb 17 2009 8:42PM
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EvanMeyer
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The real question is....Do skis matter?
Feb 17 2009 8:44PM
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Malcolm
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extra street cred haha
Feb 17 2009 8:45PM
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pb2co
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last year i had hell bents and i skiied em with regular marker demo bindings and when i bought em i got jesters and it made a world of difference the wider foot print of the jesters and griffins, makes a huge difference for fatter skis
Feb 17 2009 9:50PM
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toominator
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high tops or normal though? My friend was telling me that Tanner wouldn't have broken his ankles if he only he had bolted his fresh high tops on instead of his older, normal shoes.

I don't think its the binding that are important. Bolts or glue or whatever method of binding you want, it all does the same job. Its all about the footwear you use, I think..
Feb 17 2009 10:39PM
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AK-Freeskier
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I love all of the sarcasm....
Feb 17 2009 10:50PM
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TheBeardedOne
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whats wrong with a 12 din binding?
Feb 17 2009 10:59PM
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[~_~]
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Unless you're a 90 pound girl, everything.
Feb 17 2009 11:01PM
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the-big-lepowski
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May I be the first to predict an epic thread?  Its still early, but there are many directions this fiendishly simple question can go.  How about some creative photoshops?
Feb 17 2009 11:24PM
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potatoes.
Posts: 479 - Karma: 68
i can somewhat tell your a large human that sits on ns all day instead of skiing?
yeah?
no doubt a rad site. prolly my fav. but honestly man/woman/herm. get out.

if the bindings on your old skis are still good and you have no bad ejects. no prob on mounting them on a new pair of skis.

your call.

Feb 17 2009 11:51PM
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[~_~]
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Feb 17 2009 11:53PM
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Klick_2_klaim
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I like the wording here. Blatant, yet still vague. nice.
Feb 17 2009 11:53PM
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Squid.
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I don't know why people ever started using bindings.... I've been using ducttape and NEVER prerelease
Feb 18 2009 12:52PM
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PaleCelery
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You sir, are going to get somebody's knees ripped off. Please name one 90 lb girl who skis at a DIN of 12. (or even 11, 10, 9,8,7) I mean seriously.. I weigh 180 lbs and I've got my DIN @ 9... and it takes a good amount for them to release. 12 DIN bindings are perfectly fine for 90% of the people on NS.
Feb 18 2009 12:58PM
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TheBeardedOne
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thank you...
Feb 18 2009 1:08PM
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GooN*MasK**
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nah, you can always dig through your closet and lube up the bottoms of an old pair of DC's with KY jelly. works like gold.
Feb 18 2009 1:24PM
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Baker
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I think biggest advantage of bindings with max din over 12 is durability. They just start getting stronger. You can still have a lower din setting on s914s or p14s or higher. You'll be able to keep higher din binding around for a while.
Feb 18 2009 2:20PM
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DirtyMick
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That's because 90% of NS weigh 90 lbs.
Feb 18 2009 2:25PM
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Snowgoner
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yes they matter a lot
/end of pointless thread
Feb 18 2009 3:22PM
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[~_~]
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I honestly believe that higher DIN bindings are safer. It's not just DIN setting to take into account, its materials.

I would rather rock a p18 binding at 9 than I would a p14 at 12. Guess which one I would release more on?


plastic bindings break. I've seen 100 lb kids snap plastic bindings like no other. And I am by no means a big kid and I've gone through more pairs than I can count, and that's saying something since most kids are taller/heavier than me.
Feb 18 2009 4:45PM
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TheBeardedOne
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not all 12 din bindings are plastic though, there are some great 12 din bindings that are very durable
Feb 18 2009 9:28PM
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PaleCelery
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Get some of these

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Feb 18 2009 9:45PM
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no_steeze
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Feb 18 2009 9:48PM
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brenker
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haha NNN FTW!
Feb 18 2009 9:50PM
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PaleCelery
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I tried to nail my shoes to my skis but forgot to take my foot out. Heres the xray

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Feb 18 2009 9:52PM
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steezc-ross
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if u want to ski for a while on those skies with out buying new binding every week u will want good ones so yes they do matter
Feb 18 2009 10:49PM
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