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14/15 din binding with the most metal/durability

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ARMADAR7
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What binding has the most metal in it the tyrolia peak15 aka 4frnt deabolt, the sth14 driver or the fks 14, I know there are a ton of threads about these bindings but this is a bit more specific than what I have been able to find Any help is greatly apreciated
Aug 21 2012 2:17PM
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Fun_dip
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FKS 155/P15
Unless the old salomon 914's were metal. Not sure about that though.
Aug 21 2012 2:21PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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914s were not metal.  The 14-DIN 997e had a lot of metal in them.  900s did not unless you got the 16/20-DIN version.


Between the 15-DIN Tyrolias and the FKS140/STH14, the Tyrolia offering has the most metal in the construction of the housing.
Aug 21 2012 3:08PM
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snakerton
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sth. so durable
Aug 21 2012 3:20PM
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ARMADAR7
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I heard the new sth 14 doesnt have as much metal as the 16 and its actually mostly Plastic
Aug 22 2012 5:36PM
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pandasteeze
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the entire heel piece of the peak 15/ mojo 15 is pretty much all metal. don't really know about the toe pieces tho.
Aug 22 2012 5:50PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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The STH14 is entirely plastic. 

And you'd be surprised how much plastic is used in the STH16.
Aug 22 2012 6:44PM
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ARMADAR7
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So are sth14s more or less durable than 4frnt deadbolts?
Aug 22 2012 7:36PM
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ARMADAR7
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What of those three have the best toe because i know that the fks has the best heel the deadbolt is second and the sth is worst but i dont know how the toes compare because i dont want the boot to move at all in the toe piece and be durable
Aug 22 2012 7:54PM
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GayWolf420
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They have an all-metal STH. Its pretty neck and neck between the STH and FKS. Both are bomb-proof. I love my STH's. Probably won't mount a pair of skis without them for the rest of my life.
Aug 22 2012 8:17PM
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profa_212
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Sth 14 driver is metal
Aug 22 2012 8:19PM
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49566738265
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FKS and Tyrolia are both very solid choices.
Aug 22 2012 9:21PM
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Spiri7o
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Fks 14s for sure. Super durable
Aug 22 2012 9:47PM
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SKI.ING
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Tyrolias on all my skis. Most underated binding.
Aug 22 2012 10:29PM
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RudyGarmisch
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I've heard this a lot, but never an explanation as to why. School me, why are they better?
Aug 22 2012 10:43PM
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Gmart
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Fks18 the 14 have aplastic toe I believe
Aug 22 2012 10:44PM
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Fun_dip
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I have one pair that I plan on mounting. Mine are the fischer X17 so not the exact same model, but they feel really thick and sturdy. I cant put my finger on it, but there is something that makes them feel strong. Also you can often find them cheap
Aug 22 2012 10:51PM
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SKI.ING
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If not better, than definitely comparable to the other top models being mentioned. The heel piece is the beefiest I've seen and the toe is reinforced where it needs to be. I hear they are a tad bit heavier but I've never paid attention to that. Zero ramp angle is nice for switch skiing. They release really well, but like all bindings they have a knack for being touchy in regards to forward pressure.

Basically I think they are excellent for what you pay for them and people seem to ignore the history of how long Tyrolia has been making bindings. You can find pairs for cheap and they perform just as well as STH. My support of them though only extends to the Peak series. I've never heard of people having alot of technical problems with them either. The mounting platform is also nice for todays skis, and its functional, not marketing jargon. I like the no frills approach they have towards putting the binding out too.

I want to go more in depth, but only have my left hand right now after surgery.
Aug 22 2012 10:58PM
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LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
Brutal.

Anyway yeah, Tyrolia's heels seem solid, toes seem OK. I've never skied them but sold a lot of them - I'd go for those out of the options you listed. But look for some old 997s or 957s like someone mentioned (the 14 DIN wormscrew heel versions) - bomber.
Aug 23 2012 3:11AM
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EL.JUANO
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This. Also, you can pick them up super cheap. I just picked up some top-of-the-line THall pros for 150. Can't wait to use them this season.
Aug 23 2012 12:28PM
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Kreech
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I've got a pair of peak 18s on my park skis and they are solid for sure. For ease of use, they are definitely better than the fks platform. I personally hate the entry/release of the fks, although their elasticity and stack height are on point. Overall there is nothing distinctly remarkable about the peak series. Just a cheap, no frills alternative to the sth
Aug 23 2012 1:35PM
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Fun_dip
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The other great thing about the peak/mojo/etc series is that you can find the 18 DIN ones even cheaper. I admit I definitely do not require an 18 DIN binding, but when they are easy to find for sub $100 and the 15 DIN are always $150+ it's too good to pass up
Aug 23 2012 4:50PM
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SKI.ING
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Haha yeah just shoulder work. Index finger typing.

Yeah the toe has never been anything special, but then again its never been bad either. Works well within the system.

A lot of good honest opinions in this thread, just pull the trigger now.
Aug 23 2012 8:12PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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No they are not.
Aug 28 2012 10:27AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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The Deadbolt is the 15-DIN version of the Tyrolia platform, which comes from their race line.  It has less features to go wrong, and is a very substantial binding(lots of metal in the toe and heel).

The only thing I don't like about the Deabolts is the brakes.  They don't bend as easily as the Salomon brakes, and the screws that hold them on are the mounting screws for the bindings.

Oh, and all the Tyrolia bindings like to have their forward pressure set a touch on the higher side.

I'm a 916 guy.  That's all I ski.  But i've used and liked Tyrolias in the past.
Aug 28 2012 10:34AM
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