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FKS vs Jester

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Sep 5 2009 11:14PM
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fLyInG-liNeS
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fks.
Sep 5 2009 11:19PM
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grams.
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Jester. Wider toe piece for a fat ski. Plus the heelpiece won't be a complete bitchhhh in powder to click back into your binder machines.
Sep 5 2009 11:28PM
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Caveman.
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Both are solid bindings, the FKS does have a way better track record and way less plastic. The Jester is designed for a fatter ski. With that being said I have FKS bindings on my Caylors (121 under foot) and no plenty of other people with FKS/Pivots on their fat skis with no problems. The guy who said its a little bit of a bitch to get back in in pow is absolutely correct but for every good thing in gear there will always be a compromise. Plus with a pair of FKS you shouldnt be releasing unless you absolutely need to.
Sep 5 2009 11:44PM
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Thanks everybody +K
Sep 5 2009 11:50PM
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*know
Sep 5 2009 11:51PM
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fks or sth 16s
Sep 5 2009 11:56PM
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B-runge
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this is the REAL question.
Sep 6 2009 12:23AM
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why ?
Sep 6 2009 12:39AM
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Caveman.
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Because

FKS>Jesters
STH16>Jesters
Sep 6 2009 12:40AM
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B-runge
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exactly why.

Sep 6 2009 12:43AM
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cobra_commander
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meh, Jester releases more consistantly then the STH 16 does. I prefer the Jester over STH 16.
FKS is my favorite binding, with the new wider heel piece they will be even more awesome. Keep in mind they will be more expansive and harder to find then jesters though. Unless you buy used.
Sep 6 2009 12:59AM
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which new FKS models will have the wider heel piece?
Sep 6 2009 1:06AM
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cobra_commander
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The ones that will start showing up at shops in November 2009.

If you don't want to buy a whole new pair of bindings (and have turntables already) you can just buy the rear baseplate assembly and attach your current housing to it. But again this will not be cheap.
Sep 6 2009 1:19AM
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No thanks i want new one.. Do you have an idea about the price ranges?
Sep 6 2009 1:22AM
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cobra_commander
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My guess is $300-$350 for 14din, $400-$450 for 18 din. That is just a guess though.
Sep 6 2009 1:38AM
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LOL
Sep 6 2009 1:40AM
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the FKS 18 worth the 450$ ?
Sep 6 2009 1:45AM
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dwags222
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if i could have any binding on my wrenegades this year i would pick the new 18 din fks.  plus it will last for years and you don't have to fuck with bending brakes.  so maybe worth it if you can afford such shit.  and i'm sure picking up a discounted set at the end of the season would be next to impossible. 
Sep 6 2009 2:10AM
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LC.
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Forget Jesters.

Forget FKS unless you've got a hookup.

So it's Salomon 16's vs Tyrolia/Fisher 15/17/18's. I'd got Tyrolia.
Sep 6 2009 4:54AM
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Sep 6 2009 6:33AM
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the sth 16 is closer to 500 than the fks, definitely worth the $
Sep 6 2009 12:09PM
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Caveman.
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You can find used ones on here or TGR for a pretty damn good price.
Sep 6 2009 12:35PM
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Do you know if the new FKS will be for sale on website like backcountry..
Sep 6 2009 1:17PM
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to whoever said jesters are easier to get on in pow over FKS,s are you shitting me?!? jesters suck to put on in soft snow, too much forward pressure, and a bitch to lift them by hand because of it. turntables, you can put them on lying on your back if you need to , just pull the heel up and they snap right on.

and yes, FKS's are the shit. they last forever (sans some little plastic bits which can be easily replaced), and have way more consistant hold than any other clamps. if your worried about pullouts, mount with epoxy instead of woodglue. never had a problem.
Sep 6 2009 3:01PM
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J-Wallz
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i like my solly sth16 and whoever said there expensive if your paitent u can get good deals on them i got like new ones for 175 clams
Sep 6 2009 7:15PM
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i agree^ i got brand-new-in-box STH 16s for $99
Sep 6 2009 7:27PM
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