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Durable park binding

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Bridges
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So I'm getting a pair of Volkl Walls and I'm in a dilemma as to what bindings I should get.  I was thinking about getting Marker Jesters but there seems to be mixed reviews on them for a park ski, and they are a bit too pricey.  Now I'm thinking about rossi bindings since I've skied them before and seem to hold up ok to abuse. 

Any other suggestions?
Sep 25 2009 8:22PM
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Lemuel
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To tell you the honest truth, I do not think there is any crappy bindings out there, assuming you are looking at 12+ din.  I have used the px, p, sth, and even marker eps series of bindings and have had no problems with any of them.  From what I have seen, the px series can take a beating.  They have gashes out of them and everything and they are still holding strong after 2 and a half seasons of hard use.  MY sth's were on my every day park ski last year, and they are going good also, the only problem I have is the brakes do not fold in the way the px brakes do so they snag sometimes if you land sketchy switch.  I have griffons but have not used them yet.  I had marker m12's that were on the first year MO2 (circa 05) and they were awsome.  The lower end marker (11 and below) are made of plastic and my friend had terrible problems with them.  I hope this helps.  Good luck.

-Sweetums
Sep 25 2009 8:33PM
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japanada
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I loved my jesters, I loved my P14s, I love my PX14s. Any higher din binding that has a lot of metal will take a beating. binding choice will get you a lot of varied responses here on NS. What is your price range, and are you looking for a new or used pair of bindings? What din do you normally ride at?
Sep 25 2009 8:36PM
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PaleCelery
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FKS 120 FTW
Sep 25 2009 9:11PM
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RAWLAN
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4frnt deadbolt 18s... shits not gonna break
Sep 25 2009 10:05PM
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RAWLAN
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4frnt deadbolt 18s... shits not gonna break
Sep 25 2009 10:08PM
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MEGAZORD
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fks155 is hands down THE most durable park binding.  Bonus durability if you can find a pair of fks150.
Sep 25 2009 10:18PM
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jibjunkie
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except they dont have upward release, and they are a good bit heavier. btw whats the diff btw fks 150 and 155?geze toe?
Sep 25 2009 10:31PM
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Black.Bird
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Sep 25 2009 11:15PM
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KennyC
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ya but they are heavy as fuck
Sep 26 2009 12:08AM
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DHogg
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Theres a lot of bindings that don't have vertical release. The only fully vert release binding i can think of is FKS120 and PX with the same toepiece. Salomon STH possibly do but my memory tells me they don't. Griffons, jesters,tyrolia all popular park bindings with no vert release. Not as essential as you might think. especially with something like fks that is fully turnable.Thats my take on it anyway.
Sep 26 2009 1:00AM
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PaleCelery
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even though I said fks 120, I'm gonna g ahead and change it to 155's because they are all metal.

If I were to buy another pair of fks I'd get the 120's though, just because of the vertical release toe, and I really dont need a 15 DIN binding. But thats just me
Sep 26 2009 1:07AM
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MEGAZORD
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fks weighs less than really most bindings, believe it or not.  fks150 is full metal 15din upward releasing toe. 
Sep 26 2009 1:29AM
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PaleCelery
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wow I never knew those existed. I would buy those in a heartbeat
Sep 26 2009 1:31AM
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MEGAZORD
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I have started hordeing them.  They are a few years old and tough to find.
Sep 26 2009 1:33AM
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stickstompin
Posts: 564 - Karma: 24

really? fks 150 with upward release. the old geze toe?

Oh and i am going to suggest the pivot series p12 p14...you can find these mad cheep as well

Sep 26 2009 9:16AM
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jibjunkie
Posts: 3807 - Karma: 191
what about the fks 180? i saw a pair of those on here. they had the geze toe so you think those have upward too? but anyways i dont need anything past a 12 din so im gonna stick to some 10 din fkx i just snagged off ebay
Sep 26 2009 9:33AM
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Twaddler
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look px12 jibs if you ask me
Sep 26 2009 9:46AM
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mak
Posts: 700 - Karma: 167

i'm using the px 12's and love they

havev't broken anything on them yet, compared to my previous pair that i broke 5 brakes on

Sep 27 2009 7:08PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
ok before i even say anything about what bindings to get im gonna say this

BINGING WEIGHT DOES NOT MATTER AT ALL UNLESS YOU ARE TOURING

we that said, fks hands down, 155 and 185 are both all metal so they are bomb proof
Sep 27 2009 7:14PM
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Shredaholic
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marker jester! they feel fully legit :)
Sep 27 2009 7:16PM
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