****SALOMON STH 14's OR LOOK PX 12 JIB BINDINGS!!!! HELP!!!!

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He didn't ask about the z series...he asked about the STHs.

Personally, I'm rocking STHs (probably 14s, but I'm thinking I might step up to 16s, not sure) on my park skis this year - super light and pretty durable considering all the plastic, they are by no means the most durable, but they'll hold you in properly and should last a decent amount of time. I don't like the PX series - I had them a few seasons back and they were too heavy and I had several brake issues. Not too mention, if for whatever reason you have to move the track all the way forward, the heel piece will lift the brake up when you release (whether you fall or just unclick from your bindings) and will eventually lift the brake off completely.

I realize they're cheaper, so they seem like the one to choose, but the two most important things I've ever learned as far as skiing is concerned, it's always get the right boot for you, not the cheapest or coolest, and never cheap out on bindings - getting the right boots and bindings will save you such a huge headache later and will last you longer.

Jul 8 2010 4:23AM

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pretty much said it all.
i had a pair of sth 12's on s4's and they were great so id only imagine that the 14's would be better. with your weight, most 12 din bindings will be fine

Jul 8 2010 8:31AM

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so should i go with the salomons?

Jul 8 2010 9:50AM

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Insane

actually the salomon sth 14 are cheaper for me!!

Jul 8 2010 9:56AM

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ARspinna

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plastic will shatter eventually, youi'll overshoot a jump or fall off a rail doing a switch up and bam! your day is over. look into pivots (safer), fks and those px (burly).

Jul 8 2010 12:06PM

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Funny story, every binding you just mentioned is also mostly plastic....the only binding up there that isn't plastic is the FKS, but you have to get your hands on some old 155s. Also, please note what most pros use for bindings (I know it's sounds like I'm trying to say get what the pros have, but I'm not - they just trash their stuff more than anyone), pretty much every pro without a binding sponsor is rocking FKS 180s or STH 16s, there are a couple rocking Jesters, but I've never seen a pro riding PXs and for good reason.

That's sick that the STHs work out cheaper, cause they're a great binding and that's my personal recommendation. But, ultimately, it's up to you and what you're feeling - don't just buy a binding cause someone on NS says too (that includes me), you need to get what's right for you so you can enjoy them and be safe. If you feel like the PX12s will suit your needs better, then go for them, if not, get the STHs or something else, you just kinda gotta feel it.

Jul 8 2010 2:47PM

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px18s are all metal....

but yes, the others(pivots,fks 120s/14s, px anything lower then 18) are mostly plastic.

To the op, to be perfetly honest, sth14s are crap, do 100% to the z toe. go on tgr, go to gear trade, and try and pick up some older 14din sallys with a driver toe if possible, not to mention you can find them for around $100 most of the time. if you dont feel comtorble using a binding that in some cases is a few year short of being as old as you are, then pick up some fks 155s in b/s/t(i know there a 2 pairs for sale for sure right now for less then 140)

Jul 8 2010 2:52PM

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https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/546763/

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Yes, but I don't think he really needs an 18 DIN binding which is why I didn't mention them or FKS 185s - but you are correct.

I do agree with this statement, I love my FKSs more than my STHs (compared to my FKSs, STHs are pretty crappy, but I still like them for a light park binding and still ride them, and will be riding them all season on my park ski and urban ski), in fact, here are the sale threads he's talking about, keep it to the 155s, 120s and 140s are plastic, and 180s and 185s are too much for you.

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/548965/

Jul 8 2010 3:05PM

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out of curiosity, why do you like you fks more? i must prefer salomons or fks, only reason i have p18s on my blue steeles is because I couldnt find a pair of 916s for my wrens, forcing me to put my sth16s i had for the BSs on there. FKS, while one of the best bindings in the world, annoy me quite a bit. when i go to click out, the heel always comes back up, if I eject, the heel is twisted around, and they can't adjust worth crap.

Jul 8 2010 3:09PM

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This

Look PX 12 jib's are insanely heavy. I learned my lesson, and im never buying are pair of those AGAIN!!!

Jul 8 2010 4:21PM

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I usually only put my FKS bindings on skis that I don't click in and out of often. I had them on my park skis last year, and they were good for riding, but hiking rails or hitting urban got annoying. I'm planning on putting my FKS on my j-mos cause they're basically just for riding around on the mountain, so I won't be going in and out of them a lot. I do prefer my STH as my park and urban binding cause they're light and easy to get in and out of, and still keep me in place when I want. I would love to find some 916s but like FKS used to be, no ones giving them up and I don't have anymore.

Jul 8 2010 5:11PM

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hollygrove

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PX series is the shittiest thing on the market. STH definitely.

Jul 8 2010 6:40PM

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@th1337

your an idiot, while in park the px series is not that great, in racing and big mountain they are excellent bindings

Jul 8 2010 7:04PM

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kvan

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threads cause im thinking about buying STH 14s

Jul 9 2010 11:55AM

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EmperorKuzco

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not alot of people like the sth's and i would go with the px 12s anyways

Jul 9 2010 12:07PM

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I HATE my Salomon STH14s. Really, vehemently. I've prereleased more than I can remember. My din is at 12... I've checked forward pressure, and made sure I dialed them right. They're just absolute shit for me. They have been pretty durable though, besides brakes, which I've broken 3 times.

Why is no one mentioning Tyrolia Peak12/15s and Head Mojo 12/15s? Same binding, pretty cheap, VERY durable, and great retention...

Jul 9 2010 3:14PM

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i agree look into tyrolia peak 12/15s, head mojo 12/15's, or 4frnt deadbolts. all of them are essentially the same binding except for colors, they are a bit on the heavier side, but not too heavy and really durable.

crazy to see that these bindings are so rarely mentioned when considering a new binding, but i guess they just haven't really caught the attention of the newschool crowd quite yet.

Jul 9 2010 3:30PM

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https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/548792/

and i thnk they r sth 12's but pretty much the same as the 14's right???

Jul 9 2010 10:44PM

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@th1337

sounds like you made the wrong choice in binding, if you are riding at 12, get the 16s

Jul 9 2010 10:47PM

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i am a ski instructor (4yr olds) at my local hill and with that comes a lot of popping in and out of my bindings. i still want to have a binding that would withstand that and NOT give me a nosebleed for landing a 180 and popping out randomly. I really need this great advice! keep it coming guys!

Jul 9 2010 10:54PM

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hollygrove

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I don't ski park.
never since the PX's have come out have I met someone who liked them. You know what

Jul 10 2010 6:28PM

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