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Is it better to be one the high end of the din range or the low end?

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R.Y.E
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Rossi FKS 140 Vs. FKS 180s?

uh, I can't decide. help.

i ride @ din 10. probably won't change it.


Nov 18 2009 7:31PM
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joshua
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How much do you weigh?
Nov 18 2009 7:32PM
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R.Y.E
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195. 5'8".
Nov 18 2009 7:56PM
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K.C.dia
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In all seriousness if you're a good skier you should be on an 11 or 12. But if you want to stick with a 10 it would be better to go with the 180's, less pressure on the spring inside= longer spring life.
Nov 18 2009 8:04PM
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R.Y.E
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sweet thanks.
Nov 18 2009 9:04PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I'm a good skier and I'm only on 6, but I'm also 120lbs and like 5'5".
Nov 18 2009 9:18PM
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californiagrown
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I all seriousness you shouldn't be giving advice on DIN's with knowing vital information such as BSL.   But in general, yes, go with a the 180's because they were built to handle the stress of releasing at an 18 DIN, so releasing at a 10 will significantly stress the binding less. 
Nov 18 2009 10:19PM
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Abc567def
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This^

Information unless your a certified tech should not be given out online because you are not setting it yourself and to not all the information behind it. This is why they have you sign a waiver in the shop.

Nov 18 2009 10:22PM
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skinorthwest
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SEE DIN SETTING STICKY.
Nov 18 2009 10:25PM
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gnarrr
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what your bsl
Nov 18 2009 11:23PM
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no_steeze
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140's

they're much cheaper and you can totally ride even up to 13 but 10-12 is perfect for them

if you ride at 10 there's no sense paying more when the cheaper same binding works just as well, if not better
Nov 18 2009 11:31PM
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Ben.
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Nov 19 2009 12:26AM
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49566738265
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There is no way that you could possibly know that with the information given.  Way to spread BS that can tear ACLs.
Nov 19 2009 1:24AM
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R.Y.E
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Just so everybody knows,  I wasn't looking for nor do I need advice on what my din should be.  I have taken the right steps to figure out where I like to set my Din (talking to shop techs, consulting charts and just skiing a ton to see where the bindings let go of my feet when I want them too).  So anything pertaining to what my Din should be will be straight ignored.

II was looking for information on bindings.  Can anybody confirm that riding on the low end is better for binding life by reducing stress on the springs?  How much does it lengthen the life of a binding?

Thanks.
Nov 19 2009 8:53AM
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p-oskier
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This.
Nov 19 2009 8:55AM
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Lemuel
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I saw a kid at killington on sunday who was probably 5'4" and probably around 110 pounds and he had fks 155.  Have fun with your acl's kid.  I would agree that you should go with the 18 though.
Nov 19 2009 9:14AM
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R.Y.E
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I am getting a lot of both.  Saving money is kind of the least of my concern right now.  I want the pick to be based on which binding will perform better, longer while minimizing any binding-related injury.  Ya know?
Nov 19 2009 9:33AM
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no_steeze
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fks last a lifetime, riding at 10 on 140's for a lifetime should not weaken the spring at all. if you were riding at 14 i'd recommend you get 180's but honestly anything 13 and below is totally fine, especially 10
Nov 19 2009 10:52AM
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japanada
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Depending on what skis these are going on may make a difference too. The 14s have vertical release with is a huge knee saver, while as the 18s dont. Also Ive been riding at a din of 10-11 on my pivot 14s, and have had nothing but great results. The 18s. are going to be waaaaay overkill for you. There is a good chance that you may not even test into the bindings either. FKSs are weird like that.
Nov 19 2009 11:11AM
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R.Y.E
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+K for legit answers.  Thanks guys.
Nov 19 2009 11:59AM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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yep, as said. go with the 14din binding, 18 would be an overkill for a 10 din setting.
Nov 19 2009 12:49PM
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no_steeze
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i think the main reason you're gravitating towards the 180's is that they look so sick...i mean who doesn't want bright fucking orange bindings

but you really should go with the 140's, they will be perfect, and you'll save 100 bucks even if that's not a primary goal for you
Nov 19 2009 12:52PM
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MEGAZORD
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or you could buy my 15 din full metal geze toe ones that are in great shape.  Vertical release, full metal toe, and 15 DIN, what more can you ask for.
Nov 19 2009 1:05PM
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fouldsys
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there are two differences between these bindings. the 140s have the plastic toe with upward release, and they also have a different din. if you tend to break bindings a lot go with the 180s with the metal toe, but if you plan on skiing a lot of park id go with the 140s for the upward release. if your din is 9ish then id lean towards the 140s, as the general consensus seems to be if your really close to the limits on either end of the spring they are not as consistent as if they're somewhere in the middle. some people say this isnt true but id rather be on the safe side.
Nov 19 2009 1:18PM
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R.Y.E
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I am actually leaning towards the 140's.  I don't believe that I have mentioned anywhere in this thread which binding I prefer or why.  That said,  The 140s are cheaper, I fall more in the middle of the Din range on them, and apparently this vertical release style will minimize injuries. 
Nov 19 2009 1:47PM
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Lemuel
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Has anyone ever actually released vertically out of the toe?  I never have on my px 12's.  I also have sth 12's which do not have vertical release and I have never had any issues with it.  I don't even see how it would be possible to release vertically on the toe unless you landed so hard back seat.  Just a question that has been pondering me.  I guess there is more angles to relase at?
Nov 19 2009 2:12PM
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