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Atomic FFG 16 or Marker Jester?

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Johnson.Show
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Hey NS, as the title states I'm kind of debating between these 2 two bindings, I ski usually 40% trees/pow, 40% park, 20% groomers in the northwest. Any help would be much appreciated, I'm 6'0" and about 200lbs.
Mar 21 2012 12:07PM
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rudager
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FFG 16 for sure. Only if it has the driver toe (I believe Atomic says it's the Team model)
Mar 21 2012 12:36PM
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Pipe_Munky
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Jesters for sure!
The toe pieces were designed to get better leverage on wider skis 80mm+
Mar 21 2012 12:53PM
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VD.
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I haven't ever use STH drivers or FFG teams but I have used Marker Jester 16s and I had nothing but problems with them, the main problme being that the heel piece would slide back causing me to prerelease. I took them into a ski tech each time it happened and apparently it's a fairly common issue. I found I was much happier on rossignol bindings I find the also offer much better power transmission than markers do.
Mar 21 2012 1:18PM
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Session
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You SERIOUSLY believe that?
Mar 21 2012 1:45PM
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Johnson.Show
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Thanks for all the input. I've heard about durability issues on markers, but wasn't sure if there was truth to it or not.
Mar 21 2012 2:07PM
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rudager
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Just in case you were unaware, FFG 16 is the same as STH Driver 16
Mar 21 2012 2:08PM
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Johnson.Show
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Yeah I did know that thanks, just my local shop only has the STH 14 left in stock
Mar 21 2012 3:18PM
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rudager
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What kind of toe? Driver?
Mar 21 2012 3:21PM
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Johnson.Show
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Yea the driver, and it is the ffg 16 is the team model with driver toe as well.
Mar 21 2012 4:37PM
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rudager
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How hard do you ride? What's your current DIN at? You may be able to survive on a 14 Driver
Mar 21 2012 4:38PM
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max61195
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ive got the sth 16 driver on my line blends and the marker jester on my salomon suspects, and the sth is by far a better binding! they are so stable compaired to the markers which make cracking noises and dont stay strong on the ski! ive just ordered by 2013 atomic punx and get them next week and have got the FFG 16 driver binding! they are the best binding out there!
Mar 21 2012 6:09PM
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VD.
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Judging by your weight STH16s would be a better fit for you if you'll be hitting any decently sized features
Mar 21 2012 6:20PM
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tomPietrowski
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Yeah unless you ride at 13 or 14, just get the STH 14. It will be cheaper, and is just about the same as the STH16 or FFG 16. The 16 toe does have slightly more metal, but the STH 14 is enough for most people.
Mar 21 2012 6:22PM
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Johnson.Show
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I have axial 140s on my current skis set at 12 and I'm looking to go up a step so sounds like the FFG 16s will be the route I take. Thanks again to everyone for all the help!
Mar 21 2012 6:37PM
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NWlife.
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I love my ffgs
Mar 21 2012 6:41PM
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