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Am I enough of a man for STH16s?

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EMK
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Hey, Thanks for looking.
I'm 5'6", 145pound, have size 24.5 feet(don't laugh and sorry i don't know the length off hand)and I am comfortable hitting 70' jumps.
I would like something that will not break or release when it shouldn't but also that i can find spare parts for if i want them. I was going to get Jesters but then I found a good deal on the sth16. However, the din range is very high on these badboys, and although i'm told i should ride at 10(by the rental ski calculator) i'm still not sure i am strong enough for them and i don't want to break my knees.
All help, experience and advice will be appreciated.
Aug 2 2010 7:27AM
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LC.
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If you ride at 9-16 they're fine. If you ride at 8 they're not. It's not very complicated dude.

You should buy my FKS 155 instead though. Only used for about 10 half days. £150 posted.
Aug 2 2010 7:51AM
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EMK
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Well you see, i only discovered i should ride at 10 the other day and I haven't actually been skiing yet and putting up my DIN always worries me.
So do you think I should be on 10? or was that a miscalculation? I know you know about this sort of thing and how I ski so I deem you to be a good person to ask.
Aug 2 2010 8:12AM
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Lemuel
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At 5'6" 145 you probably should not be skiing at a 10. I am 5'11" 155 pounds, 326mm boot sole, type 3 skier and I was set at an 8, and that's too high for my liking.
Aug 2 2010 8:33AM
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bret
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yeah but OP's boots are a lot smaller, probably something like a 285mm, so it makes sense that his DIN range should be higher.


Aug 2 2010 9:18AM
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LC.
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If you want to be safe then you should ride them at the lowest setting that still allows your skis to stay on whenever you want them to. Only turn them up if your skis are popping off when you don't want them too (ie. if they release in the middle of a turn, on takeoff or on a landing that you otherwise would have stuck). It's best to start with the chart setting for a type 2 or 3 skier (depending on ability) and turn them up in 0.5 increments if you're pre-releasing. For the record I ride 1.0 higher than type 3+ from the chart but that's just what works for me. If you're super smooth you should be able to ride lower than your type 2 setting.

Anyway it sounds like you're reading the chart wrong. From what you said you should be on 6 for type 2, 7 for type 3 or 8.5 for type 3+. Mojo 15s, STH 14 Driver or a 14-15 Rossi/Look turntable would be best if you want a usable DIN and solid build.
Aug 2 2010 9:33AM
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Lemuel
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Yea I know, but 10 is still high for all his measurements, including boot sole.

^Bambam got it on lock with his answer.
Aug 4 2010 8:48AM
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PaleCelery
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no
Aug 8 2010 3:24PM
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onenerdykid
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Just wait until the fall when you can get the STH 12 with the Driver toe piece for around $200. I forget the exact cost, but it's way cheaper than STHs from this past season and it will come with the toe design of the STH 16
Aug 8 2010 4:56PM
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Ralf
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another good option might be the atomic ffg16 which DIN is from 6-16.

Aug 8 2010 4:58PM
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panojibber
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16s are probably way too gnar for your needs. at 5'6 and 145 pounds I don't think you'd want to go any higher than 10. As said above the 12s would be a good option. Maybe even 14s, but the only practical reason you'd want 16s is if your DIN needs to be 13 or higher. I don't know anyone that actually rides their 16s at an appropriate setting to merit having them.
Aug 8 2010 5:07PM
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Balto
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if you ride at 12+ then 16s are great, seeing as the 14's Z toe is utter shit
Aug 8 2010 5:14PM
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panojibber
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Fair enough. As said above though, he could just grab the ones with the new toepiece when they come out. I'm just recommending based on what your DIN settings are, not based on binding quality as I have little experience with the STH line. Never heard any complaints about the 16s though, but they might be a little burly for someone riding at 10 DIN. Ideally you want to be closer to the middle of the DIN range, and if you're at 10 you're almost at the lowest the 16s would go. Just my opinion.
Aug 8 2010 5:22PM
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TijmenDal
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I wouldn't go for those bro.

Especially with your length/shoe/weight.

I'm 6"5, I have a 325mm boot, I'm 180lbs and my park ski's are on (I think) 8 or so.
I hit 40+Ft kickers regularly (and an occasional 50-60ft) and I've never popped out of my ski's...

I suggest you ride at 8 MAX, cause you don't want to break your knees and tear your ACL's to pieces...
Aug 8 2010 6:06PM
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GKO
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i have sth 14 with the driver toe, i would sell too you. pm me. Its the same as the 16 but lower din and lighter.
Aug 8 2010 9:29PM
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BerGNARdo
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10 may not be to high for you if you're doing lots of gap rails and switch ups or trying to force sloppy landings. but chances are it is. go with something with a lower din range.
Aug 9 2010 2:13AM
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Mr_pretzel
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i Suggest you don't recommend anything thats has to do with din to anyone. Its all personal preference and its a liability issue.
Aug 9 2010 2:31PM
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