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Good bindings for 200 lb all mountain skier....

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andybob
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Like I said I'm looking for some good bindings. I ride 50% mountain and 50% park and they will be mounted on 178 Line Chronics. I'm not the craziest skier who hits huge jumps, I just want something that will get me through a few seasons.

I was looking at the Marker Griffons, but heard of people saying they have some issues with breaking since they are plastic, etc. Now I'm thinking of FKS 140's.

Help please.

Also, what are pivoting bindings?
Mar 13 2012 7:44PM
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coreuptskis56
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Rossignol FKS
http://www.rossignol.com/US/US/ski-men-bindings-fks.html
Mar 13 2012 7:53PM
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stickerman
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pivoting bindings pretty much have a turntable type heel piece. It not only lifts up and down, but side to side as well.

I would go for either the FKS 140 or the older 155 model, if you can find them. The 155 features a full metal toe just like the 180 has, just the lower rated spring (starts at 6)

Also check out the STH driver 14 and 16. Both are bomber bindings.
Mar 13 2012 8:32PM
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Dr.Gnar
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STH 16's are IED-proof.
Mar 13 2012 11:09PM
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Shlobby
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Fks 140's, so bomber I have them on both of my skis and I couldnt be happier
Mar 13 2012 11:24PM
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AlpentalAnon
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Dukes
Mar 14 2012 1:25AM
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Jo_n
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Same. this is my first year on the fks and i dont think i will ever ski another binding.
Mar 15 2012 11:17PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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best option IMO
Mar 15 2012 11:58PM
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CDdesign
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Mojo 15 or Peak 15, Solid binding by the world's largest binding manufacture!

Mar 16 2012 8:38AM
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Pipe_Munky
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Jesters
Mar 16 2012 10:07AM
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andybob
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Thanks for the help everyone. Right now I'm leaning towards the FKS 140's
Mar 16 2012 12:20PM
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Banane.
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Sth driver 14 or 16.
Mar 16 2012 1:18PM
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LC.
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Salomon 16s are way stronger than FKS/Pivot. I've broken parts repeatedly on FKS heels but no problems with Salomons. Hell, I'd take Tyrolia 15s over FKS now. Get old 916s or the 16 Steel if you want them totally bomber and don't mind the weight.
Mar 16 2012 1:47PM
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rudager
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+1 for the STH 16 or 14 Driver.

I'll recommend the Mojo/Peak/Deadbolt 15 second.
Mar 16 2012 1:58PM
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CDdesign
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well ofcourse, they are better bindings
Mar 16 2012 2:28PM
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andybob
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Thanks for all the help so far.

I was just reading about the Jesters, are they pretty bomb proof compared to the Griffons?

The STH 14 Drivers look pretty solid too.

Tyrolia Peak 15's look nice too.

Max I want to spend is around $300-$325, with that said, what would be good?
Mar 16 2012 8:16PM
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Dr.Gnar
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Just don't even bother with Markers. I have sth 12 drivers on my park skis and put them through the meat grinder every other day, and sth 14 drivers on my powder skis, and they take more abuse than a fat Warcraft kid in middle school.
Mar 16 2012 8:18PM
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rudager
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You can easily find some STH 16 or 14 Drivers on sale: check out Www.untracked.com bomb proof bindings. I've been rocking my STH 16s since they were first released
Mar 16 2012 8:57PM
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dbchili
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Ever time a binding thread comes up everyone suggests the most expensive bindings, and doesn't listen at all to what the person is actually looking for. If you're 200 and ski 50% light park, you will be fine with some px12s, fks aren't necessary
Mar 17 2012 12:43AM
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rudager
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STH 14 Drivers can be found for $230. There's a cheap binding, and then there's an inexpensive binding. Don't cheap out on your bindings
Mar 17 2012 1:40AM
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Urban.
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Marker Griffons are rated for a 220 Lb. Skier.
Mar 17 2012 12:07PM
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rudager
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They'll explode. Maybe rated for beginner skiers of that weight. Not aggressive guys though
Mar 17 2012 1:47PM
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