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STH 14 drivers

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newtdogg
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I don't know much about bindings so i figured i should ask you guys...

I'm an all mountain skier, but mainly park and i just got a pair of 2011/2012 LINE blends, the Salomon STH 14 drivers look good and are reasonably priced, what are your thoughts. (i'm relatively tall and not that heavy if that helps?)

Sep 4 2012 5:30PM
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VD.
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This does help a bit, however to fully answer your question we need to know exact height, weight, skiing ability, where you ski and what you'll be skiing. To quote from DHogg's Answer to what binding sticky:

 - "14/15 Din Bindings: I would recommend a 14/15 din binding generally only for people who are 175lbs+ as well as being a pretty aggressive skier. Basically, if you’re not rating yourself as a level III skier and doing big jumps, cliff hucks, and skiing fast ect, you don’t need it and your better off saving your money."

Sep 5 2012 6:02AM
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newtdogg
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I ski mainly park (not pipe) but a bit of powder, in the French Alps, i'm an ok skier i can do big 5s but i mainly do rails, i'm 6'1 and weigh 60kg (10 stone), would they be suited for me?
Sep 5 2012 10:31AM
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p-oskier
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I would say they are perfect for you. STH 12 would be cheaper but would also break faster so i'd say go for the STH 14 drivers.
Sep 5 2012 10:39AM
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newtdogg
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Awesome, cheers guys :)
Sep 5 2012 11:09AM
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tomPietrowski
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Just you Know, the construction on the STH 12 Driver and STH 14 are identical, so durability will be identical on both. Only the STH 16 uses a slightly differnt construction.
Sep 5 2012 2:39PM
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[J_Gasper]
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I have the STH 14s. I havent put them on my skis yet however.

Honestly, there is a small percent of people on NS that REALLY needs a 16 or even a 14 DIN binding. I got mine because I got them for a steal. I am 6 foot, 225lbs, and I usually have my park skis at a 9 and my pow skis at 12 max. I feel those numbers work perfectly for me. No pre releases, and I dont have to worry about my ACL being torn. Most of the kids that ride 14+ DIN on their bindings just have a big ego.


Unless your a real hefty dude, and you huck cliffs all the time, the STH 14 will be plenty. Build quality is great! I have heard nothing but good things about them so far!
Sep 5 2012 4:46PM
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Hogis
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I've been riding those bindings for the last 2years and the only problem I've had is with the skistoppers and that a screw needed some screwing that took less than a minute to fix.

I ski about 90% park, everything from big jumps to butter a knuckle and so on.
I weight in about 172lbs and im 6'2", riding them between 9 and 10.
Great binding.
Sep 5 2012 5:29PM
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p-oskier
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Oh I thought the sth 14s were closer to the sth 16s construction, sorry for my mistake.
Sep 5 2012 5:42PM
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tomPietrowski
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^ its something most people think.

The STH 12 Driver and STH 14 Driver are identical other then the spring. The STH 16 has a metal toe stack, but that is the only difference the heels are identical to the 12 and 14.
Sep 5 2012 8:56PM
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Nati513
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Love my sths! they have held together very well for the past 2-3 seasons ive been using them. i have my dins set at 10 weigh aprox 145 or so.
Sep 6 2012 12:00AM
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Pitolairas
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I imagine you're an agressive skier, but be careful man! Your DIN seems a bit high to me.
Sep 6 2012 2:44PM
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TNORTS
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I'm 5'8'', 140 lbs, and have sth 12 drivers on my ON3P jeffrey's. They are a super solid binding, even at the 12 din model. I can only imagine that the 14's are even sturdier.
Sep 6 2012 8:45PM
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punkrock32
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STH 14's are the best binding i've had... and I unfortunately gave them away. Regardless, the 14 din will fit perfect. I ride STH 18s and FKS 155s now and know that the STH's are too much for me. Too late now I suppose, but if you're a very aggressive skier, the 14's will fit your bill perfectly. For reference I'm 6'0'' 160 lbs.
Sep 6 2012 10:05PM
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DeRizzo
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im 14 and mostly ski park. 12's should be good for me right
115 lbs
5'6"
Sep 6 2012 10:10PM
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