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Bindings For AR7!

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adamwhit8
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Im probably going to buy ar7s tomorrow and at my local shop, what bindings should i hook up the ar7s with? im 5ft11 and im about 140 pounds and ski all park. THANKS GUYS! +k for quality answers
Oct 8 2011 10:15PM
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powderhuffer.com
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If you are in the park all the time, be sure to get something that will hold up to abuse and is super reliable.  I would recommend the Look Pivot series.  The Pivot is bomber and will probably last you on a couple skis (if you wanted).  For your weight, go with the Pivot 14 (Din 5/14); the 14 "Wide" has a 80-95mm brake which is perfect for the AR7.  Enjoy!




Oct 8 2011 10:38PM
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SteezoSaurus
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powderhuffer knows whats up. I have been riding the Rossy FKS 180XXL for the past while. It is quite a durable binding and they have a super low ride height which is great for the park.

Oct 8 2011 10:59PM
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YongLa
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Yep, FKS are definitely the way to go.

They are more expensive for sure, but it's worth it.
Oct 9 2011 12:21AM
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BuSkiz
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Those guys mentioned FKS/Pivots already.

Also check out STH 14/16's with the driver toe.
Oct 9 2011 12:26AM
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Peter.
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if you want something cheaper, the px12 or px14 are really cheap, usually under 150
Oct 9 2011 1:53AM
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adamwhit8
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whats the difference between the fks xxl and just the regular one?

Oct 9 2011 11:09AM
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BuSkiz
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i think just brake size? XXL is for wider powder skis
Oct 9 2011 11:15AM
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adamwhit8
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if im lookin at the PX12 Jib, do i just want the medium or the xxl?

Oct 9 2011 11:33AM
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BuSkiz
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medium, AR7 width doesnt go beyond 90mm which is the brake size for the medium px12 jibs
Oct 9 2011 11:36AM
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SteezoSaurus
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this^
Oct 9 2011 11:39AM
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adamwhit8
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are the px12 jibs durable? or like good?
Oct 9 2011 11:42AM
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SteezoSaurus
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The PX12 jib isn't bad, but keep in mind that binding utilizes alot of plastic instead of metal like the FKS. Additionally, they have alot higher ride height than other Look/FKS style bindings. This is definitely something to steer clear of seeing as the AR7 isn't a super fat ski.
Oct 9 2011 11:43AM
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BuSkiz
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for a 5'11 140lb guy I feel like you won't be pushing the px12's to the limit


Oct 9 2011 11:50AM
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adamwhit8
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yeah so would these be like an ok binding for me cuz i really dont feel like throwing up 400 bucks on bindings, and if not, like would solomon bindings or something cheaper then 400 be ok?
Oct 9 2011 12:42PM
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snl093
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i have the fks and they hold up great im putting them on new scratchs tho i was gunna get ar7 but changed mind
Oct 9 2011 10:04PM
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adamwhit8
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why i heard the ar7s are super sick
Oct 9 2011 10:36PM
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snl093
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well yeah it is but so is s4 and im a lighter guy im only 120 -125 pounds and its not as stiff so thats why i picked it
Oct 9 2011 10:43PM
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adamwhit8
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ok so found out my shop only has marker griffons and salomon z12 bindings left... which should i go for?
Oct 10 2011 12:04PM
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[evan]
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I just got back from my local shop. I got my whole setup.

AR7's with Look PX12 M. Can't wait to get on the snow.
Oct 10 2011 1:21PM
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BuSkiz
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griffons
Oct 10 2011 1:23PM
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adamwhit8
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sounds sick man! stoked!
Oct 10 2011 3:43PM
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Kcin
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my exact set up...haha
Oct 10 2011 3:49PM
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