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Binding and mounting point for new Line Blends

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Canadian1st
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Hey guys, just bought a pair of Line Blends yesterday and I have a few questions. Firstly, I am not sure which binding I should purchase. I was looking at a Marker Griffon with the Schizo plate, or possibly without. Anybody have other suggestions on a binding for this ski? Lastly,I feel that the mounting point on the ski is pretty far back, 87mm. I will be doing mostly freeride but I will be in the park atleast 2-3 runs a day on the hill. Any suggestions? Im considering the schizo because of the functionality. Thanks for the help
May 13 2010 10:42AM
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Canadian1st
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What do people think of the PX 12 Jib Wides?
May 13 2010 11:07AM
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SkiTheYeast
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look makes great bindings but i would suggest look pivot for you they're light and very durable. they also prevent some knee injuries.
May 13 2010 11:50AM
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Canadian1st
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I really want the pivots but they are out of my price range. Should I save up the cash or would these be a good choice still?
May 13 2010 12:44PM
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Mr_pretzel
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the griffons would be good but it would be good with a little more info like how aggressive you ski, where you spend most of your time, etc.
May 13 2010 1:44PM
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dompuch
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^this
May 13 2010 1:48PM
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PaleCelery
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Get STH, Griffons/jesters, deadbolts or FKS and mount them -2 or -3

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May 13 2010 2:09PM
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MarkieR
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yep. you'll be stoked with any of those bindings. with blends, you don't want to mount them anywhere but -2 or -3 cm from dead center. i have done lots of experimenting and that is definitely the best spot.
May 13 2010 2:17PM
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PaleCelery
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Also, I wouldnt recommend the schitzo bindings, they are just too easy to break. Simple=better, they have too many moving parts
May 13 2010 2:25PM
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TheClap.
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-2.5 $$$$ spot
May 13 2010 2:37PM
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Canadian1st
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Ha thanks for all the help guys. I live in BC. Ride Whistler, mostly all mountain, not terribly aggressive. Some park. Not the best description sorry. My buddy has a pair of rossi axial 2 140 Ti's he said he can sell me for 100, cheap binding, and i dont have a ton of cash, should i save up or is it worth it. Brand new never used
May 13 2010 7:24PM
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PC.
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Axials are pretty good. Make sure they're Axial though, not Axiums.

14 Din, mostly metal, they would work for you. In my opinion, stay away from STHs.
May 13 2010 7:34PM
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PaleCelery
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whats wrong with sth? they are good bindings.
May 13 2010 8:06PM
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MarkieR
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those axials should be fine. if you were paying retail, i'd definitely say go with one of the STH bindings or fks/pivot. but for what you described, and considering they're brand new and $100, those axials should be the ticket.
May 13 2010 8:39PM
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leahey
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Don't get the PX12, if you are doing freeride, and you are anywhere over like 130 and aggressive, you need a 14 or 16. I recommend the Blends -2 or -3 if you really are straying away from park. They are great skis no matter where they are mounted.
May 13 2010 8:51PM
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TheClap.
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sth 16's are money, 12 and 14's are awful, sth14 drivers if you can find them are my bindings of choice
May 13 2010 9:55PM
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PC.
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yeah drivers are money, i got the sth 14 and its shit.
May 14 2010 12:33AM
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Lemuel
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The DO NOT, in any way, prevent knee injuries. No binding prevents knee injuries. They help lower the risk.
May 14 2010 9:12AM
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Canadian1st
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Hey guys, so just curious, Do you all think that the Rossi Axial 2 140 Ti will be okay on a blend. I will be riding about 30/70 park/mountain. Thanks
May 17 2010 1:35AM
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Canadian1st
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Does anybody think that those bindings are maybe too heavy? Or it really wont be a problem?
May 18 2010 12:01PM
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Lemuel
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False. I am 155 and ski aggressively and ski on sth 12's, px 12's, and griffons and I have no issues. I ride my din at a 7, and I still managed to blow out my knee from impact. I would never get a 16 din, there is no need for it unless you weigh over 175.
May 18 2010 12:26PM
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Canadian1st
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so nobody thinks that these bindings will be too heavy for a guy who does 70/30 mountain/park?
May 24 2010 2:16PM
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Balto
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let me trim down that list

-do NOT get any sth binding with the shitty Z toe(12s/14s)
-do NOT waste your money on griffons/jesters, non durable pieces of shit with way to many releases
-deadbolts are just tyrolia, all their bindings are quite good
-fks are sex
May 24 2010 2:31PM
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Canadian1st
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the binding has a bit of a rise to it? About 7mm or so with the boot in it I think. Is that bad for park?
May 27 2010 2:16PM
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