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Good light park bindings

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Miguel-L
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hey iw as wondering what woudl be a good light park bindings since im finding my skis abit heavy
Mar 20 2011 8:51PM
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stickerman
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weight does not matter. the ligher the binding usually means less durable.
Mar 20 2011 9:08PM
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Miguel-L
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thats true but id rather a light price point binding then a super ultra beefy expensive binding
Mar 20 2011 9:12PM
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Balto
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you are an idiot
Mar 20 2011 9:30PM
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monkatizer
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Mar 20 2011 9:34PM
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NWPA
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Go to the gym
Mar 20 2011 9:58PM
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Kreech
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salomon sth 14 driver is both lightweight and well built. driver toe=$ dont get the oversize or the z toe though, they suck
Mar 20 2011 10:03PM
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Banane.
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this, dont buy the normal sth. Mine explode ...
Mar 20 2011 10:06PM
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HKrass
Posts: 396 - Karma: 43
Try the marker squires. Nice and light!
Mar 20 2011 11:25PM
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Balto
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and also as durable as rice paper
Mar 20 2011 11:26PM
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HKrass
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Nah mine are fine. I also don't weigh very much.
Mar 20 2011 11:30PM
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sskier
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he has marker squires...
Mar 21 2011 4:28PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
i have marrker jesters....
Mar 21 2011 4:32PM
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sskier
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i know lol
Mar 21 2011 4:34PM
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Kangbang
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FKS 140's or 120's.
Mar 21 2011 4:43PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
wich would be better for me 120s or 140s im like 130 pounds and 5 foot 3
Mar 21 2011 4:45PM
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Miguel-L
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Mar 21 2011 4:47PM
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Kangbang
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120's.

A guy is selling a pair on here.
Mar 21 2011 4:50PM
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Miguel-L
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k sick
Mar 21 2011 4:54PM
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LittleGiurk
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im liking my rossi FKS's they are really nice and light. The only problem with em is if you hike a lot they will get annoying.Its annoying to hike with them because Most of the time when I clip out of the heal piece it just pops right back up and ive heard the same problem about that from many other people too.
Mar 21 2011 6:12PM
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p-oskier
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head mojo 12 or mojo 15, good and light
Mar 21 2011 6:12PM
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Miguel-L
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sick man thanks
Mar 21 2011 6:15PM
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Kangbang
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Happens to me. Its not really a problem, it just gets really annoying putting down the heal piece.

PS, be careful with those freeski/FKS/pivot heel pieces, when you fall, your asshole may or may not get raped.
Mar 21 2011 6:29PM
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HKrass
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haha thats happend to me +K to you
Mar 21 2011 6:34PM
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Balto
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word for the wise, never listen to kangbang, he doesn't know shit about gear

if you are riding a 16 din binding now(which you honestly shouldn't be with your stats), then there is no reason to go down to a 12 din. I would pick up a pair of sth 14 drivers, more durable then the fks 120's, better toe piece, wider mounting pattern, and the heal isn't a bitch in fresh snow
Mar 21 2011 6:43PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
him and I both bought jesters because we both got them for $125 brand new so why wouldn't you go with a 16 din bindings if you can get a great deal like that?
Mar 21 2011 8:03PM
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Balto
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because you want to have working knees to ski
Mar 21 2011 8:05PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
well I'm at a 6- 6.5 din so it's fine for me.
Mar 21 2011 8:12PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
same here
Mar 21 2011 8:16PM
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Balto
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bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha god you are a complete moron, have fun not being able to walk
Mar 21 2011 8:33PM
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Miguel-L
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your crazy
Mar 21 2011 8:36PM
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chill_davis
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yes go to the gym
Mar 21 2011 9:16PM
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DJ_Pauly_D
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u need squats
Mar 21 2011 9:31PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
ok explain
Mar 21 2011 9:33PM
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B.Taillefer
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if your riding a 6 or 6.5 din binding, a 16 din binding would be absolutely ridiculous for you. A 16 din binding has a minimum setting of about 10 (give or take i don't really know marker bindings that well) and you never want to go too much over your recommended din, for the obvious reason of not ejecting when necessary, ie. ragdolling with skis still attached would lead to some pretty unpleasant times. Also if your asking for a light binding (which is another retarded thing because binding weight doesn't effect swing weight) you shouldn't be getting a 16 din binding with metal in it.

sparknotes: 16 din = too much, results in death of your knees
16 din also = unnecessary weight
Mar 21 2011 9:42PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
they go from 6-16 din and the guy from my shop who mounted them said I will be fine.
Mar 21 2011 9:47PM
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.Max.
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Bindings have a spring inside which determines the release tension. If you push that spring to the lightest setting it tends to release inconsistently thus making the binding somewhat unsafe. Some shops will reject that mount because of it being so far on the low end of the spectrum.

OP. As far as light bindings go.. Don't worry about it. If you can't handle skiing an extra couple of ounces it's time to work out.
Mar 21 2011 9:56PM
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B.Taillefer
Posts: 420 - Karma: 321
i didn't know that i'll admit, but in that case it brings up another issue. never mount your bindings at or even close to near the lowest they can, as it will release all the time.
just stop being stupid and get a binding that is designed for your weight, ie. a 12 or 14 din binding.
don't even try to argue because your obviously a beginner when it comes to gear

this thread is awful
Mar 21 2011 10:07PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
So are you saying it isn't a good thing that I am riding on the lowest setting my bindings goes?
Mar 21 2011 10:08PM
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B.Taillefer
Posts: 420 - Karma: 321
NO

They aren't meant for that, just read the thread and get learned in the way of bindings.
Read the stickied thread on bindings in gear talk, re examine what you think you should get and come back here. Do not come back if you still think you want or need a 16 din binding
Mar 21 2011 10:18PM
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B.Taillefer
Posts: 420 - Karma: 321
sorry for being an asshole dude but sometimes its necessary

basically you could get really injured if you get a binding thats too much for you, and no one wants that. just get whats right for your weight and ability, not whats a good deal. you will be grateful in the long run
Mar 21 2011 10:20PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
I know i dont need to ride it cranked up to 16,that's why the shop put it to 6,I weigh just over 135 pounds and I was told that was the right weight for a 6.
Mar 21 2011 10:21PM
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Balto
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yes but you don't seem to get the fact that you should NEVER ride a binding at it's lowest din, your bindings should always be set around the middle of the din range. The guy at the shop that mounted them was an idiot for even mounting them in the first place. If you ride at 6, then you should be on a 12 din binding, not a 16 din.
Mar 21 2011 10:33PM
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ThaLorax
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this. you got screwed (pun!) by not knowing that the shop guy was being a dickhead, which kind of proves the point of the thread i just made.
Mar 21 2011 11:28PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
So pretty much, I should replace my bindings?
Mar 22 2011 7:47AM
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stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
well yes. if you want to save yourselffrom injury. or just gain some weight and gain yourself a higher din.
Mar 22 2011 11:29AM
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ThaLorax
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how old are you and how much do you weigh?
Mar 22 2011 11:39AM
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stickerman
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a couple posts above he says he weighs just over 135 pounds.
Mar 22 2011 11:42AM
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ThaLorax
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well if you're still growing i'd save the bindings for your next pair of skis since they're really nice bindings and get a pair of 12 DINs. If you're done growing, i'm sure a million kids on this site would be more than willing to trade with you.
Mar 22 2011 12:06PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
are you crazy? your riding jesters, and your asking for a light park binding? Jesters are one of the lightest out there.
Mar 22 2011 1:48PM
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.nasty
Posts: 10581 - Karma: 11,157
this. as said above, go to the gym..
Mar 22 2011 2:08PM
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