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Marker Griffon or Look PX12?

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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Ok so right now i have the Look PX12 and they seem to work great. Im buying afterbangs next season and was wondering which bindings to get.

I havnt had problems with my Looks but i heard Marker Bindings are pretty sick.

Sooo my question is should i just get Looks again next year or should i spend the extra money and get Marker Griffons? Is it really that big of a difference?

Oh ya im 5'9, 130 pounds, I wear 28.5 boots and im an intermediate skiier

Thanks K+++


May 27 2009 12:39AM
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Ski.Ballet
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You're gonna get a lot of mixed reviews, people are very opinionated about both of those. Personally, I would go with the PX. Use the searchbar, and you'll find a few debates about this.
May 27 2009 12:41AM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Ya sorry shouldve used the searchbar... but since this threads already up has anyone ridden both and can tell the difference? which ones did you like better?
May 27 2009 12:43AM
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TheBeardedOne
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If you like your PX12s then I would say get another pair.. I love mine. If you pick up another pair grab a some PX12Ti.. bombproof jib bindings. Markers are nice but PXs are just all around awesome.
May 27 2009 12:44AM
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El_Barto.
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i have both and i would go with the px12jibs. i have 2 pairs of jibs on park skis and never had any serious problems. my griffons are on my LL2's which i dont ski in the park and i have also never had a problem with them. im not sure how the griffons hold up in the park but i would still say stick with the px12jibs just because the price is much more reasonable
May 27 2009 12:46AM
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Balto
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fks 120s
May 27 2009 12:47AM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Ya i  think im just gonna stick with Px12s unless i hear different... How are Fks 120s?
May 27 2009 1:00AM
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Ski.Ballet
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Bombproof, as far as 12 DIN bindings go.
May 27 2009 1:02AM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Oh ok...

I just found this and i was wondering if this is a good deal or if these are crap

http://www.rei.com/product/774539?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-774539&mr:trackingCode=2538D5C0-521A-DE11-B4E3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA
May 27 2009 1:06AM
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Ski.Ballet
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Crap. Go with at least the PX 12.
May 27 2009 1:09AM
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El_Barto.
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yep, i might be able to hook you up with a pair of sth12s if you want. brand new but its gonna be more spendy than px12jibs
May 27 2009 1:11AM
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Funnel
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Just go with the Griffons.  I have PX12s on my 161 Invaders, my friend has Griffons on his 171 Invaders and there is a noticeable difference in weight, his are a decent amount lighter.  I have Griffons on my Hellbents and prefer them.  I feel like I'm in everytime, and I like the way they release, much easier, just as strong IMO.
May 27 2009 1:12AM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
No thanks man i dont really like solly bindings. I had them on my first skis and hated them. They broke in like 8 different places but it was probly cause they were really cheap.

Im gonna stay away from those Rossi Sas2 110s.

So im still deciding between Griffons or Px12s
May 27 2009 1:20AM
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Ski.Ballet
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If you're not gonna be charging real hard, get which ever one is cheaper.
May 27 2009 1:22AM
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PaleCelery
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I'd skip the unless you are a beginner and weigh very little
May 27 2009 1:23AM
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Midwestjibski
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I'm getting the Afterbangs also and this was a question of mine too.  I've decided px12 jib just because its more reasonable and look at it this way.  If px12s are maybe a few ounces or at tops 1 or 1.5 pounds more than griffons.. big deal.  Your outerwear probably weighs a few pounds and think how much difference it makes when you just wear a tall t and no coat? not much. One pound is not going to affect your overall weight. This is just my opninion.

May 27 2009 5:22PM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Ya i think im gonna get the PX12s too because of price and they seemed to work fine on my invaders
May 27 2009 5:39PM
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TheBeardedOne
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dude if you can afford it get the Ti version
May 27 2009 5:46PM
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Ftacnik
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Whats the difference? and how much more are they?
May 27 2009 5:48PM
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TheBeardedOne
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They have a titanium heelpiece bracket/components instead of plastic composite or whatever that is, they're like $40 more I think. I have a pair and I love them, they feel a lot more solid than the regular version.
May 27 2009 5:52PM
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Jesus-FlwrSubaru
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I own both, the griffon has a really soft heel, meaning that when i would do nose butters, i would pop out. So i cranked them up a couple dins, until i maxed them out. (5'9" 150 lbs)  but they did drive the ski better than the looks
May 27 2009 5:59PM
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Thibs101
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Id go with the marker griffons. i find that u get way more control with the new bindings. ideno its rly up to the users choise tho
Jun 4 2009 7:58PM
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BC.
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get the look px12's better binding in my personal opinion
Jun 4 2009 8:01PM
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J-Dunn
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Get whatever you want man but Im a big fan of looks. Have had then for 3 pairs or skies the last 5 years and they great!
Jun 4 2009 8:02PM
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blackoutbill
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Sorry for the thread jack but I didn't want to make a new thread on this. Are there any differences between rossi SAS2 120 and px12? Are there any?
Jun 7 2009 10:47PM
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Big_Spence
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Same binder.
To my knowledge anyway.
Jun 7 2009 10:51PM
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blackoutbill
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That is kind of what I thought. Thanks!
Jun 7 2009 11:02PM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Ya i think its just up to the money now cause im already buyin season passes to 2 different resorts, An outfit, helmet, Gloves, and afterbangs. So depending on how much money il have left over thats how ill decide
Jun 8 2009 12:32AM
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MasterOz
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ya griffons. theyre way lighter, only problem is theyre mostly plastic and maybe a little less durable than p12s, but id go the griffons for sure, you'll love how light they are.
Jun 8 2009 3:22PM
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Ftacnik
Posts: 1997 - Karma: 111
Ya im hoping il have the extra money

Jun 9 2009 12:06AM
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