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Marker Jester or Salomon STH 16??

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jnizzle
Posts: 365 - Karma: 75
I got this years suspects (stoked) and im debating on jesters or sth 16's


any thoughts?

thanks brehh
Sep 25 2009 12:11AM
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@skiinmitch
Posts: 2781 - Karma: 78
jesters fo sho
Sep 25 2009 12:12AM
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J-Wallz
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ive use the jesters and personally not a fan. i like my sth 16
Sep 25 2009 2:36AM
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Caveman.
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FKS >= STH 16 > Jester
Sep 25 2009 2:49AM
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ski_ENDUB
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STH 16, no contest
Sep 25 2009 2:58AM
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factory81
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Why do you guys like the STH16 better?

I have only rode the Jester and I was wondering if you guys had maybe skied both and what you liked about them both.
Sep 25 2009 3:06AM
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skia4life89
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idk if anyone else has thought like this, but i personally think salomon skis should go with salomon bindings.  haha gay i no, but ive always thought that!

  The sth16 are supposta be dope tho ive never personally rode them, ive heard good things.

Sep 25 2009 9:46AM
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Caveman.
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Usually I would agree with this but given the fact that he is comparing one high quality binding to another i think its safe to assume that he is a fairly aggressive skier and/or heavy enough for a high din, reliable binding.
Sep 25 2009 11:18AM
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cable
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doing the same combo. rode sth 16s last year on both pairs of skis, and they're and awesome binding. plus if anything goes wrong in the next 5 years, salomon will send you a free pair. pretty much no questions asked.
Sep 25 2009 11:19AM
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moonofendor
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get both and then mount one ski with jesters and one ski with sth's. ride them like that for a week and decide which binding you like better. then send me the one you didn't like. as cost for me giving you this great advice.
Sep 25 2009 11:50AM
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R.Fahey
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other than the FKS, the STH 16 is the best binding ever.  I actually like it a little more.
But if you're 120 pounds and keep your din on 6 you don't need it.  get the 12 or 14.
Sep 25 2009 12:03PM
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coolhandluke
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the jester toepiece is great for kicking off snow
Sep 25 2009 12:26PM
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Literature
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The STH 16 has a lower underboot height and more metal than the Jester, and an adjustable toe piece height for when your boot soles get really worn. The heel mounting pattern is super wide, I don't think I've ever heard of one ripping out.

While they don't have the elasticity of the FKS in the heel, STH 16s are my favorite binders right now. All the other STH models are plasticy trash though, so if you don't need a 9-16 binder, get a low grade FKS or PX12s or PX14s.
Sep 25 2009 12:43PM
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kvan
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sths without a doubt man
Sep 25 2009 1:02PM
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jnizzle
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that definitely made my mind. STH 16s it is!!

thanks much +K
Sep 25 2009 3:59PM
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bootleg_BEN
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Man you guys really like the sth 16.

I rode griffons last year, upgrading to jesters this year and i loved my griffons. never pre-released and I love the toe piece on it. (upgrading because of weight and i didnt ski very hard last year).

Never been on the sth 16. but the heel piece on them seems so wimpy.
Sep 25 2009 4:40PM
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