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Binding for Park? Jester pro? +++K

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HipSnip
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heres the low down. im riding the new 2013 chronics this year. YAYY! and i need a binding for my new skis. size 171cm. im 5'9" 160lbs. i want a light weight binding that will be good for park. money isnt really that big of a turn away. I will be skiing 80% park with 70% rails and small jumps. Any ideas? right now im looking at the 2012 jester pros? give me your thoughts!
Sep 10 2012 9:01PM
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Rayzor
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Youre fairly light, the Jester would be good but i think a little unneccisary for your weight, i would recommend the Marker Griffons, they are a little lighter and have a  better DIN range for you, thats really the only difference between the two, but you would be fine with either way
Sep 10 2012 9:09PM
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50Kal
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You dont need a 16 din binding in the park.
Options other than marker girffon:

Rossi Axial 12
Salomon 12 driver
Tyrolia peak 13

At your weight you don't need more than a 12 din.

Sep 10 2012 9:20PM
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Rayzor
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these are all great choices aswell, and hes right 16 is overkill
Sep 10 2012 9:22PM
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Clark_Griswold
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But Tom Wallisch has them so you should get them. But seriously you don't need a binding with a 16 din. You'll be fine with the suggestions above
Sep 10 2012 10:11PM
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Tucks
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There is a little misinformation here jester pros that the op is talking about are 18 din...a little overkill for you. The 16 din marker jester (non pro version) in my opinion would not be overkill. Sure you probably have no need to ever be at 16 but the lower end should be alright. I know the downside of the griffon is that there is a lot of plastic but I wouldn't rule them out either for several reasons. 1, they are cheaper 2 they have more of your idea din range. That is just my 2 cents
Sep 10 2012 10:19PM
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HipSnip
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thanks guys! +k to all. ill look into the griffon or maybe the sth. i was just wondering cause i have a deal on jester pros for 180, but hey if griffons work just as good for me for only around 100.... boom!
Sep 10 2012 10:34PM
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Spiri7o
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Fks 14s
Sep 10 2012 10:36PM
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N.S
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i have the sth 12s and they are a great ski binding. but for you id recommend the marker griffin binding or the salomon sth 16s. the sth 16s are VERY durable bindings with the full metal housing so they would be a little bit heavier but they would last twice as long. The marker griffin is mostly plastic but still a great binding! hope i helped!
Sep 10 2012 10:49PM
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DHogg
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If you have to ask if you need an 18 din binding, then you don't....
Sep 11 2012 4:48AM
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I_Am_Mod
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jester pro might indeed be a bit overkill...
i'm about the same height/weight as you and i've had jesters on my designated park ski last year and i was very happy about em.(also have em on my pow ski)

the jester pro will probably be a little overkill and personally i think you're better off saving the money...

other options would be the STH14 or 16 with driver toe (or the same models, ie. atomic ffg16)

4frnt/ tyrollia deadbolt/peak 15

or especially for park riding, the look pivot 14

personally i've also been really happy about my older look PX bindings but other NSers seem to dislike them.....
personally they've served me well for almost 4 years, only when snapping in i sometimes need to pull the heelpiece up .... and they're relatively cheap when compared to similar bindings
Sep 11 2012 7:25AM
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bpsurface
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Mojo 15's!!!! great binding
Sep 11 2012 5:02PM
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Jo_n
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this.
Sep 11 2012 5:33PM
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snakerton
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you'd be fine in griffons. they're light and durable
Sep 11 2012 5:48PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Wrong.

The STH 16 is a durable binding, but DOES NOT HAVE a full metal housing.
Sep 11 2012 5:53PM
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DosasNMimosas
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im riding 2013 Line Chronics 178... im hitter larger jumps and i'm going to be fine with the griffons... i only clock in at like a 9 DIN so.
Sep 11 2012 6:50PM
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KyleEvers
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go with the GRIFFONS thats what im rockin on my moment jibs!
Sep 12 2012 1:43AM
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squidrider
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good response. i like jester pros for powder and back country especially cause im a little heavier at 180, but again, I like what you said about not having the din actually at 18. for people who arent ski techs, the reason they make an 18 din binding isnt so you ride at a din 18. i work with a ski tech and people have the completely wrong idea. the proper way to tension a binding would be near the middle high end. thats where you will get the best performance. if you take a 12 din binding, normally you would be riding the din at a safe 7-10ish. if you crank down the din, the binding will not perform right and either make you pop out to much or lock up the tensioner when you will need to pop out. this being said, the safest spot to ride the jester pro is at about a din 14. This is why you should never tension your own bindings unless youre a tech. this is coming from a ski tech who also worked for marker.
Sep 12 2012 1:58AM
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I_Am_Mod
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correct but there is however a Steel version of the STH16 that's been taken back into production .....


Sep 12 2012 5:50AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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There is.  It's identical to the old 916s but you won't see too many of the kids here looking at them because they weigh 18lbs and cost $450.
Sep 12 2012 8:25AM
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45.
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If anyone wants a pair - PM me... I'll let them go for $250. Basically new.
Sep 12 2012 10:41AM
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