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Jesters vs Griffons

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goldenrod
Posts: 42 - Karma: 31

Everyone has there own view on bindings. Just trying to understand if the griffons are really legit for someone 170lb?? I know the jesters are built solid but if I dont need the din to go over 12 are they overkill and a waste of cash that could be used for lift tickets? Mainly stay on the ground in pow, trees, bumps and the occasional jib.

Thanks and sorry if this seems like a repeated question.

Dec 29 2010 4:09PM
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goldenrod
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pretty agressive skier,  5'11, 170lbs...not sure if that helps any.
Dec 29 2010 4:35PM
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joshua
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You aren't paying for only a higher din range, the jesters have more metal in them so they will last longer.
Dec 29 2010 4:46PM
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MEGAZORD
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They are both pretty meh.
Dec 29 2010 4:55PM
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goldenrod
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so in the grand scheme of things...if i've used the griffons for 2 seasons and havnt had em blow up yet...just pick up another set for my powder skis since they are lighter weight?

Dec 29 2010 4:57PM
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MEGAZORD
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What do you ride at currently?
Dec 29 2010 4:59PM
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goldenrod
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8.5 on the griffons. only complaint is the plastic seems to be chipping away. but other than that never had a pre-release issue
Dec 29 2010 5:03PM
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hjb
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Dec 30 2010 5:14AM
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steve07982
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i use jesters on my bridge's and JJ's. I weigh 180 and ski very aggressive. no issues so far. i opted for the binding with more metal because i do not want to take any chances ending my season because a piece of plastic failed.

but thats just my view. but i have not heard much bad talk about the girffons either.

Dec 31 2010 9:58AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Dec 31 2010 10:27AM
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