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Just bought Halos, Need Help With Bindings! ++K

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Enstrut
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Hey Guys,

I was at the Toronto Ski Show and saw a good deal for a pair of 2010/11 Armada Halos. I have been looking for these skis all over and am super happy I found them.

I really need a good pair of bindings now.

2010/11 Armada Halo Skis 176cm. I am 6ft. and 196 lbs. I would like to centre mount the bindings. I need them to be durable and light. I would like them to be not too expensive.

I was thinking about the Marker Griffons. They have dins up to 13 and aren't too expensive at $229.

But what do you guys think?

All help would be awesome! ++K
Oct 16 2011 9:06PM
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Shlobby
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Sth 14 Drivers or Rossi FKS 140. With your weight I would probably go with a 14 din binding or higher.
Oct 16 2011 9:19PM
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dunesquirrel
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did you pay $359 + tax for them?
Oct 16 2011 9:31PM
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SteezoSaurus
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I would say look at the Rossy FKS 140. It has a low ride height which will be perfect for your skis.
Oct 16 2011 9:56PM
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Enstrut
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I got them for $300 bucks cash at the Gates and Boards booth. I was at the Sign of the skier and they wouldnt drop the price so went to Gates and Boards. Did you get a pair too? at the sign of the skier? I saw a guy walking around with them at the toronto ski show and I ran over to grab a pair.
Oct 16 2011 10:02PM
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Enstrut
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wouldn't suggest marker griffons?
Oct 16 2011 10:02PM
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SteezoSaurus
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Definitely not. Keep in mind your going to be running a fairly high DIN. Even though the Markers can go to 13, it is best to stay in the middle of your DIN range. This will help to improve spring life so that the bindings release consistently for as long as possible. This is why you should go with a binding that has a bit higher DIN
Oct 16 2011 10:05PM
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Enstrut
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alright thanks a lot! I will look at the fks for sure!
Oct 16 2011 10:09PM
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dunesquirrel
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no i didn't. I was thinking about it really hard like the whole time I was there but didn't buy them. Kinda regret it now. have fun with them, they look like great skis!
Oct 16 2011 10:09PM
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Enstrut
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they are really sick! I regretted not getting them last year. I hate the graphic this year and looked everywhere online for them. Couldn't find them anywhere and finally saw some kid at the ski show with them and had to go get them.
Oct 16 2011 10:15PM
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onlyskisline
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im 5'8" and 150 and i was on 182, and u should have too.

Oct 17 2011 1:58AM
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iffe
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Since you're almost 200 lbs I don't think Griffons are the right choice. I've liked Jesters and Look Pivot 14s (same thing as Rossi FKS140). Both of those will be more durable than Griffons.
Oct 17 2011 4:43AM
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MNS
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im 5'10" 190 pounds, and just bought 182 halos. Center mounted them with STH14 bindings
Nov 1 2011 8:12PM
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Tree_Fuzz
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Im 6'3 210 lbs and run JEsters...sick binders and i have em set up to 14 din..


WISE CHOICE
Nov 1 2011 8:15PM
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CorbinLefebvre
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Tyrolia T-Hall pro 18 Best binding no doubt
Nov 1 2011 8:27PM
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Krokodile
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I rock the FKS 140's on mine.  Just look through the sell/trade forum here.  People sell FKS's all the time and the going price seems to hover around $150.  I'd say that's your best bet.  Excellent choice on the skis btw.
Nov 1 2011 9:03PM
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SlurrP
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yeah i rock 4FRNT deadbolt 18 on ALL of my skis, excellent binders
Nov 1 2011 9:12PM
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