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Why are FKS so popular?

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Sfish130
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So I tried to searchbar this and didn't really find anything

So I was just wondering why the FKS binding is so popular. I always see them mounted on skis, and people are always selling and buying them, so I was wondering what is so good about them.
Sep 13 2009 6:51PM
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summersover
Posts: 5777 - Karma: 233
Bomb proof - use lots of metal but are not crazy heavy though super durable
Tons of elastic travel - well self explanitory
Very few (if any) Pre Releases - Fuckin awesome since you wont eat shit for no reason

Just awesome in general, i think they look sweet too
Sep 13 2009 6:59PM
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Jesus-FlwrSubaru
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The toe has been the same for a long time because it has proven to be the safest on the market, The heel for one thing has all the screws under the boot; there is no plate/screws behind the heel therefore there is no deadspot on the ski besides what is created by your boot. The other reason being that the pivoting heel is safer when releasing, its a consistent release pressure that is required, this makes it true to din, there is no need to crank up your bindings, It is really one of if not the safest binding out there
Sep 13 2009 7:21PM
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summersover
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actually the old FKS toe (geze) is awesome too
Sep 13 2009 7:48PM
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BWalmer
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Don't forget, upward release to help prevent those nasty knee injuries.
Sep 13 2009 9:17PM
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stickstompin
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Dont only the fks 120 and old geze toe have upward release
Sep 13 2009 9:59PM
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invader7
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yup. and by far my favorite binding. ill never use another
Sep 13 2009 10:30PM
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MEGAZORD
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This is the best one.  I have the fks 150 race.  15DIN Full Metal toe, vertical release.  You cant ask for anything else.
Sep 13 2009 10:53PM
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summersover
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i got all kinds of turntable/pivots haha
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Sep 13 2009 10:56PM
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MEGAZORD
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Axials were so heavy and they got so loose over time. 
Sep 13 2009 10:59PM
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summersover
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meh got em for free /claim
Sep 13 2009 11:02PM
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BWalmer
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sick, I wish I had that many choices for bindings. I want to get a new pair, but they are so hard to get a hold of. I think I want some 120s (I'm only 5'8" 155lbs - so my din is like a 7-9 - so the 12 din is perfect).
Sep 13 2009 11:17PM
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MEGAZORD
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Not really, there are ~6 pairs for sale on the front page not to mention the super influx of new ones into the market.
Sep 13 2009 11:24PM
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ski_DC
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dude you can get fks 120s new for 150 here, i just picked some up the other day.

http://www.sierraskis.com/Rossignol-FKS-120-155753.asp
Sep 13 2009 11:24PM
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chazz.
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DUDE is that legit?? how much for shipping???
Sep 13 2009 11:32PM
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MEGAZORD
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Its legit, rossi released their stash to the market.
Sep 13 2009 11:34PM
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chazz.
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sick, im picking up a few pair of those. any clue how many are left in stock so they dont run out before i order?
Sep 13 2009 11:37PM
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mrchristopher
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are  my look pivot nx12s any good?
Sep 13 2009 11:48PM
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DBAKE
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could some one rank them in order i dont know much about the fks  but i am very interested in them.

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Sep 13 2009 11:55PM
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MEGAZORD
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nx12 and pivots are 2 different bindings.
Sep 13 2009 11:57PM
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BWalmer
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Yeah, I saw those the other day, I keep forgetting to order a pair. Hopefully they don't run out before I'm able to (gotta get some extra cash first).
Sep 14 2009 12:05AM
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chazz.
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same here thats such a sick deal!
Sep 14 2009 12:09AM
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mrchristopher
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sorry pivots they are din 12 max any good?
Sep 14 2009 4:43AM
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DHogg
Posts: 3462 - Karma: 237
What do u mean?
FKS 120 up to 12 din has same toe as PX (ie w/ vert release)
FKS 155 (up 2 15 with race toe all metal)
FKS 185 (up to 18 with race toe all metal)
Sep 14 2009 4:59AM
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Hooper
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how would they compare to the marker griffons? i know the griffons are lighter (probably?) but they dont have the pivot heel... discuss? which ones are a better binding?
Sep 14 2009 8:26PM
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ski_DC
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oh and shipping was free for the 120s. steal of the year haha
Sep 15 2009 4:35PM
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Sactown83
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Sorry, I had to fix a few things with the item page.  They're back up for sale again and free shipping still applies.  Glad you swooped a pair.
Sep 15 2009 5:20PM
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pjbauer
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same!
Sep 15 2009 10:51PM
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Dustin.
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Griffons are a plastic joke compared to FKS 120s, and the difference in weight is a few grams.
Sep 16 2009 12:37AM
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Elg
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just ordered a pair from sierraskis for dirt cheap!
Sep 16 2009 12:01PM
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