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LIL_WAT
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After reading the sticky and visiting a shop or two I'm thinking about getting one of these bindings.

Marker Griffon OR Squire

PX12JIB OR NX12

I am 6'0, 172lbs (78kgs), and a keen PARK skier. I spend probably 80% of my time in the park. I've heard mixed reviews about the Griffons, nothing much about the Squires and good things about the PX12s but also that they're heavy.

I want something that isn't going to release at times when they shouldn't , but also relatively light.

Please give me your advice if you have experience with these bindings!

Jun 26 2011 8:02PM
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Black.Bird
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Alright first off, you should stay away from the NX12s and the squires. I've had the rossi version of the NX12s (axiums) when I was a little lighter as a beginner and they did the trick. Problem is that they're all plastic and at your weight you will for sure break them.
Now the Squires are also completely made of plastic like the NX12s and again at your weight I wouldn't recommend them to you. Both bindings are mad light but are for groms
Jun 26 2011 8:38PM
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Black.Bird
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^For some odd reason the rest of my message wasn't posted..


I've been using Rossignol SAS120s bindings (equivalent to px12s) for 2 seasons and they dont pre-release when at the right DIN setting. They are very reliable and are made of mostly metal, therefore they're very durable but also heavy. You only notice the weight when you hike, while when they're on your feet you dont notice it at all.
I have no experience with the Griffons, but as someone who is lighter then you, I would never consider getting them. They're mostly plastic with a bit of metal. I'm not too fond of Marker's flat toe pieces as well. I've heard of many problems with awkward releases and pre-releases because of the toe piece.
Jun 26 2011 8:40PM
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LIL_WAT
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Thanks man, I've seen people recommend the Griffon to people "up to 170 lbs" and I'm just over that...

I have a friend who is slightly heavier and has more recently had consistent awkward releases after two seasons on them . Not sure whether that is because of weight or wear and tear.

Jun 26 2011 9:57PM
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blah..
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I would stay away from the "dynastar/rossi/look" bindings.

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and i would recommend =

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reason being: i've had them both and the salomons are lighter by far, eventually the heel peice (the dildo) on the px12's gets stuck in one place or another, and the toe piece for the drivers is phenomenal.

salomon sth 14 driver sounds right for you, or even 16.
Jun 27 2011 9:20PM
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wintersway
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if you do go this route, make sure you go with a 'driver' toe piece (it will say) because the other toe piece that is available is way cheaper and much inferior. they pre release like crazy and are basically all plastic

ive never had problems with the px 12 jib though. i have the TI version and they seem like theyll last through many more seasons. already been through two 40+ day seasons, backyard setups, and a few other sessions.
Jun 27 2011 10:57PM
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blah..
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Yeah definitely, get the driver version. And I don't think there's anything wrong with the px12's but from experience they're rather heavy, and like I mentioned the heel piece gets stuck often, so if you're hiking you definitely don't want them. I just think the STH's are better, IMO.
Jun 27 2011 11:13PM
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