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Light Weight Bindings

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eastcoastrider22
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I just got the Rossi S4s and they are super light. I want to buy a decently lightweight binding to slap on them. I have Rossi FKS120s (the gold ones) on my 4FRNT STLs right now, and an older pair of Rossi Axial 120 on an old pair of scratches. I was thinking about buying new bindings to put on the S4s if I sell the old scratches. Im about 5'9", 178lbs. Are there any light weight bindings that you guys suggest to put on the S4s? +K for Help -K for negativity.
Jun 19 2012 8:28PM
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tomPietrowski
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Well light weight usually means less durable. You could get something like a squire or a z12 which are both light, but chances are they wont hold up well.

Your best bet is probably something like a STH12/14 driver. Not too heavy (lighter then axilas, FKS and peaks) but still very durable.
Jun 19 2012 8:33PM
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eastcoastrider22
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Thanks for the response +K. Also, this might be a dumb question haha, but if my S4s are 116/84/109, the break width should be 90 correct?
Jun 19 2012 9:07PM
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rozboon
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If you're happy on a 12-Din mostly-plastic binding the Griffon really isn't that bad.
Jun 19 2012 9:19PM
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tomPietrowski
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Yep a 90 mm will be the best bet on those, you might try an 80mm too but it will probably be a little tight.
Jun 19 2012 9:24PM
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tomPietrowski
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^ an 84 what? and what do you mean they get bent and go under? under what?
Jun 19 2012 9:36PM
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snakerton
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how much do you weigh?
Jun 20 2012 1:58AM
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rudager
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178... OP should l
Jun 20 2012 5:08AM
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rudager
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Should look for some Salomn STH 12 or 14 Drivers
Jun 20 2012 5:09AM
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snakerton
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idk how the weight of 12 and 14 compares to 16 but my 16s are heavy as shit
Jun 20 2012 10:30AM
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rudager
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They really aren't that heavy compared to other bindings. I have never figured out this obsession with people wanting the lightest binding, it sacrifices so much durability, and lighter bindings tend to not last as long. You have to compromise. OP Should look into the STH 14 Driver. Not as big or heavy as the 16, but you still have all the durability and everything that makes the binding last forever.
Jun 20 2012 11:28AM
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zahava
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Rossi s4's are SO light, that you can get away with a heavier binding, your pretty big so a 14 don would be a good compromise, driver 14's or fks 14's are both good choices.
Jun 20 2012 11:45AM
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eastcoastrider22
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Thanks for all the responses. and ya they are really light. I found a pair of Rossi Axium 120s for like $120 so I think if I sell my other skis Im gonna go with those. They are the florescent yellow ones haha.

Jun 20 2012 8:16PM
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eastcoastrider22
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is the 2012 Atomic FFG 10 basically the same thing as the STH12 driver or whatever?
Jun 20 2012 8:34PM
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rudager
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No go for the 10s being the 12. I'm pretty sure Atomic calls their driver toe a "team" binding.
Jun 20 2012 8:40PM
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tomPietrowski
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^ yep the only atomic binding with a Driver toe is the FFG 16. The FFG 10/12 use the standard z toe, and the FFG 14 uses the oversize Z toe.

Thoses axials will be ok, but they are supper heavy, but you have a light ski, so it may not be too bad.
Jun 20 2012 9:50PM
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rozboon
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Not any more. This year the FFG Team 14 has the Driver toe. It's blue and white. I've held a pair, being on the upside-down side of the world we get everything a bit earlier.
Jun 20 2012 10:38PM
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eastcoastrider22
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what is the difference between the driver toe and the others?
Jun 20 2012 10:51PM
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eastcoastrider22
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would a Z12 be a suitable binding? Im not trying to break the bank with bindings...
Jun 20 2012 10:57PM
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rudager
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No, at your size, I'd avoid getting low end bindings. If you can invest in good bindings, they'll last forever
Jun 20 2012 11:41PM
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onenerdykid
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For the 12/13 season, both the FFG 16 & 14 will use the Driver toe.
Jun 21 2012 7:46AM
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hokkanee
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Hit the weight room and buy a decent binding
Jun 21 2012 8:58AM
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