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Griffons vs Freeski120 on disorderly

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phila
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not sure what binding to mount on a pair of 179 disorderly. im 5'10", and more importantly 170lbs. just starting out in the park, but a very strong agressive skiier all over the rest of the mountain, feel free to give any advice on any other binding.
Dec 7 2009 5:04PM
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Pwn.Mode
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jesters
Dec 7 2009 6:10PM
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BWalmer
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I'm about his size (5' 8" about 160 - so I'm a little smaller) and I ride with my DIN at 8, Griffons go up to 12 so I don't think there's really any need to get the 18 DIN Jesters (except the added durability or course, but Griffons are still pretty solid so it's not worth spending the extra $100). I'd get the Griffons, it's a very fun, light weight binding that adds very little swing weight to your ski (unlike other bindings).
Dec 7 2009 6:15PM
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Pwn.Mode
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jesters go to 16 and if you plan on getting anywhere near 10 with your din you will want a jester. if you ride 10 or higher dont get a 12 din. the griffons are fine below 10 for sure. spend the extra hundo you'll have them for a long time.
Dec 7 2009 6:18PM
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KennyC
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this forsure. i agree with what flashkick101 has to say but the jesters would be a better binding for you. if you dont want to spend the extra money thats fine griffons are still a real solid binding. I love mine!!!
Dec 7 2009 6:54PM
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phila
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thanks guys, i think imma go with the griffions, ive seen a couple pictures of the heelpiece ( the part that is metal in the jesters) snapping, is that very likely? is it coverd by warrenty?
Dec 7 2009 10:20PM
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Brognar
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Depends on how it snaps, I've seen them cover most things but it all depends on how you get them warranteed.

I saw the aftermath of them breaking at Battle for Burlington last year and if memory serves they were warranteed, that was a pretty nasty fall tho.

If you are really concerned about stuff braking then go jester and if you can't afford it go Freeski120
Dec 7 2009 11:35PM
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phila
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alright , so them breaking isnt a big issue that id need to consider?
Dec 8 2009 4:40PM
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Pwn.Mode
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get griffons dont get the k2's you'll hate them.
Dec 8 2009 6:26PM
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phila
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what?

Dec 9 2009 12:58PM
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Contender
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false, i have the disorderlys and they are awesome on the EC. i pretty much use them for all mountain.  I have read nothing but good things about the disorderly and the only thing that is *bad* is that the topsheet chips easily but thats only for looks and pretty much all k2 skis have it.  So, imo keep the skis, you'll love them.
Dec 9 2009 3:08PM
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Pwn.Mode
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i hated them. just personal preference i guess. griffons are sweet check em out.

Dec 9 2009 6:34PM
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iFail
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Tyrolia Peak 15s, or 18s.  And Disorderlys are sure better than any Line symmetrical ski, but I still don't think any symmetrical ski compares to a ski that was actually made to carve(Pipe Cleaners, Extremes, TNKs, AR6s..).  I still want to try Reno Jibs though, maby they will prove what I've found so far wrong.

Dec 9 2009 6:45PM
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Pwn.Mode
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volkl wall
Dec 14 2009 7:19PM
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