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Salamon STH 16s

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Emma_Watson
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http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-STH-16-Driver-Ski-Binding/SAL1150M.html

Does anyone shred with them? I talked to my local shop, and they don't know anything bout them, even know they carry them..

Aug 20 2010 4:57PM
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Balto
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best not 100% metal binding on the market
Aug 20 2010 5:00PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Either your shop sucks, or the guy you were talking to is an idiot.  The footprint and basic design of Salomon's high-end bindings hasn't changed in the 20 or so years since they were introduced.  Over the years there have been minor changes to the toe and AFDs, but they are essentially the same binding.

Read all you ever need to know about Salomon bindings here:
 http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82360
Aug 20 2010 8:09PM
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arandomname
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I disagree, I think Mojo 15s/Peak 15s/Deadbolt 15s are just as good.
Aug 20 2010 8:17PM
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jscarpino
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i got STH 16s on my thalls. they are fucking awesome. hands down the best binding ive had. i broke so many shitty plastic bindings. finally spent a little bit more money for a metal binding. never looked back. def get them you wont be dissapointed. I was a bit nervous they were going to be heavy. but you dont even notice
Aug 20 2010 9:39PM
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BWalmer
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Take a look at what pretty much every pro is riding...it's either FKS 180s, Jesters, or STH 16s.

Really good, solid binding, very lightweight, has plastic, but still very durable, an all around top notch binding.
Aug 20 2010 10:15PM
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Emma_Watson
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Aight thanks for the feedback.. And yeah, the guy i was talking to was a complete cocktard. And my shop is pretty sick, but they are always out of stock on the high end stuff..
Aug 20 2010 10:16PM
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AJizzle
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I have them on my rockers and have yet to prerelease. I would buy them again, especially now that the sth 16 is gonna be all metal
Aug 20 2010 10:38PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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This year you will be able to buy a STH 16 and a STH 16 STEEL.  The STEEL is the same as the old 916 design.  Independent toe wing adjustment versus single wing, and a slightly different heel design.

I prefer the classic 916 design to the newer STH 16 design.
Sep 2 2010 2:11PM
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onenerdykid
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Pretty sure there's only one STH 16 available this year, but Salomon USA did bring in the the 920 full metal binding. Definitely the most baller binding in their line up.
Sep 2 2010 2:29PM
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Balto
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nope, there are both the normal sth16 and the re done 916 as well as the 920
Sep 2 2010 2:33PM
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onenerdykid
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it's insane what each country gets offered for bindings from the same company. Over here Salomon isn't commercially offering the re-done 916 or even the 920.
Sep 2 2010 2:46PM
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Mr_pretzel
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You ride a din 7 an haven't even ridden them yet.

Shut up.
Sep 2 2010 3:02PM
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I_Am_Mod
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little question, how would they compare to jesters?
cause i can get both for the same price and i seriously can't decide....
if i had to choose now i'd go for jester simply for the looks, so please help me out :D

Sep 2 2010 3:10PM
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arandomname
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Actually, I've been working out a lot over the summer so I gained some weight and now I'll probably be around a 9.5 din.  And I have ridden them, they held me in when necessary.  I just didn't know if they were durable because they were being used as demo bindings and they were pretty old.

Sep 2 2010 4:19PM
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edd1e
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Get the sth 16, I have 2 pairs. Brakes are way easier and cheaper to find than Jesters as are heel tracks etc. Bomber binding and not too heavy. Also Jesters dont have adjustable toe height (read worn boots), I wouldnt buy them I am stuck on sth 16, mojo 18 (no diagnol heel), or fks 180/185/look pivot 18. The solly is the lightest of the three though.

Should be able to find them for $300 or less..
Sep 2 2010 5:29PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Ohh Because is saw you past saying that you haven't ridden them yet blablabala.
Sorry for the confusion.
Sep 3 2010 2:07AM
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arandomname
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It's all good, I didn't realize I'd ridden them until my friend told me that the demo skis I used for like a day had them on it.
Sep 3 2010 1:28PM
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cjgncjgn
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wow your definitely an authority on the binding then. I'm sure you really love the Atomic FFG 16 though....











/sarcasm
Sep 3 2010 3:57PM
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arandomname
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Not an authority, I never experienced the durability of it.  I just know they felt good and I trusted them to keep me in when necessary.  I know they're durable because of reviews.
Sep 3 2010 4:00PM
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AJizzle
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Reviews r lies....all lies
Sep 3 2010 6:54PM
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arandomname
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Depends who the reviewer is.
Sep 3 2010 8:05PM
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nkmo.
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I have STH's on my pow skis and Peak 15's on my park skis. STH's are SO much better, definitely get some.
Sep 3 2010 8:06PM
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arandomname
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Really?  I hear different things from everybody, I guess it depends on the person.  For the most part though, Mojo 15s are way cheaper.  You can get those for like 150 some places and I never really looked for STH 16s, but I doubt they're ever that cheap.  I might have to get some STH 16s some time and compare.
Sep 3 2010 8:09PM
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akg
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there a couple sites online selling 2010 sth 16's for right around $200
Sep 3 2010 9:04PM
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AJizzle
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Just a joke, I just love how review based everyone's opinions are
Sep 3 2010 9:55PM
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arandomname
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I understand where you're coming from, but if I'm going to buy a product, I have to read reviews first because you never know what you're getting into. I don't really pay attention to reviews on how people like skis and stuff, but more on how durable they are.
Sep 3 2010 10:04PM
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AJizzle
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Yeah for sure, I just think that a lot of people on line just say what they've heard other people say, like probably half of the people in this thread have no actual knowledge of either the sth16 or the mojo 15
Sep 3 2010 10:17PM
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nkmo.
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Oh yeah the Peaks were definitely cheaper, thats why I went with them over another pair of STH's. They aren't terrible bindings by any means, the STH's are just bomb proof. I have to rebend the brakes on my Peaks a ton because the fuckers always catch when I land switch on edge. Its super annoying and sketchy as fuck.
Sep 3 2010 11:44PM
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Muhammad
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Are the STH 12s just as good as the 16s?  I'm 5' 11'' and only 135 lbs so I don't need the 16s, correct?
Sep 4 2010 11:19AM
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RascalWaterMox
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really? no hate but i rode a pair of mojo 15s on pontoons for 2 days renting at silverton mountain and even with the din at like 12 (which is relatively high cause i weigh all of 150) they pre-releases all the time... probably like 5-10 times in 2 days... quite irritating and dangerous.

i have the sth 14s and sometimes they pre-release as well but my 16s haven't ever... they're a bit heavy with that metal rear but i really enjoy them.
Sep 4 2010 11:31AM
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arandomname
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You wouldn't need the 16s unless you plan on gaining weight.  But the STH 12s are nowhere near as good.  And to the person above me, when I rode them for a day on some demo skis I was fine.  Maybe they get worse over time?  All these reviews I'm hearing on them are making me skeptical.
Sep 4 2010 11:54AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Weight isn't really a huge difference when i comes to din level. Sure i has some to do with it but just cause you gained 15lbs dosent mean you bump your din up 2 levels.
Sep 4 2010 12:01PM
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arandomname
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Nah I gained 20, and I'm still working out a bunch and putting on a lot of muscle.  I'll probably be like 150 by the time the season starts.
Sep 4 2010 12:06PM
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Mr_pretzel
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How aggressive do you ski?
Im 14 5,11 150lbs. and hit 80 footers and charge hard on a daily basis. My din is a 9-10.
Sep 4 2010 12:49PM
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arandomname
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I'm 15, 5'10, 140 lbs but putting on more muscle.  I live on the East so I hit 40 footers at most, don't do much rails and stuff, and charge hard.  I ski a shitton of moguls and last year, my din was kinda low and on often occasion I would bounce off a mogul and my skis would just fly off, but I was still in control.  My din last year was set at a 6 (I was like 5'7-8" and 115).
Sep 4 2010 1:45PM
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RascalWaterMox
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Im from colorado and do a good bit of moguls skiing but mainly park and pow... i weigh 150 and i would recommend the 14s or 16s if you ski the moguls hard... that is generally where my skis blow off un-desired... i usually have to keep that at 12 to stay on skiing moguls hard... in the park/pow/all mt. i ride at 10... the 14s or 16s really aren't much more than the 12s and id rather be safe than disappointed ya know...
Sep 4 2010 1:51PM
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Muhammad
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I was excited to see some videos of those 80 footers so I clicked your profile, and what do I find?  No 80 footers
Sep 4 2010 7:46PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Thats great.
I just have a din of 10 for no reason right?
Sep 5 2010 2:49AM
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Muhammad
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Reason: It serves the purpose of making people on the internet think you're cool.
Sep 5 2010 2:51AM
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arandomname
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So you just joined this forum, and you're criticizing a kid on not having footage of him doing 40 foot jumps?  You're a faggot.

Also, look at his photos, he's doing some pretty nice tricks in there.

Sep 5 2010 2:52AM
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Mr_pretzel
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I also like how he has less karma than he has posts.
Sep 5 2010 2:56AM
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Muhammad
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You are stupid.  His photos show him doing medium size jumps at best.  That doesn't prove anything. 

P.S.  You are the one who does 40 footers, not Mr_Pretzel.  How do you get yourself confused with somebody else.  You must be the stupidest fucker on the face of the Earth.

Sep 5 2010 11:26AM
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I_Am_Mod
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and you sound like an expert on judging people's skiing ability over the internet...
Sep 5 2010 11:32AM
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arandomname
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Sorry, I wrote 40 instead of 80.  Ever heard of a typo?  And why are you mad though?  You come in here accusing someone of not having footy of them doing 80 foot jumps.  What does it matter?
Sep 5 2010 11:33AM
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Muhammad
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Why are you mad? I'm much calmer than you are.
Sep 5 2010 11:37AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Think whatever you want to think.
I doesn't matter to me if a dude from the other side of the world doesn't believe i hit big jumps.
Sep 5 2010 11:39AM
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Muhammad
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If it doesn't matter to you whether or not I think you hit big jumps, why bother lying about it and saying you do?

Sep 5 2010 11:45AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Great think what you want to but whatever this thread is about sth 16's not if i hit big jumps or not.
Sep 5 2010 11:47AM
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Muhammad
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That's cute how you tried to dodge my question.
Sep 5 2010 11:50AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Okay i suck and can barley make it down the bunny hill you happy?
Sep 5 2010 11:53AM
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