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eastcoastrider22
Posts: 273 - Karma: 153
Sooooo I have the Rossi S4s and they have an 84 waist on them... Im looking at bindings that have an 80mm break. Would it be possible to attach those bindings to the S4s? I have a pair of FKS 120 on my 4FRNT STLs right now and Im pretty sure they are an 80mm break but the STL is an 85mm ski... I have heard of bending the breaks alittle bit  to fit over the ski. Would this be ok? HELP
Sep 25 2012 1:22PM
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eastcoastrider22
Posts: 273 - Karma: 153
Also, what do "risers" mean? for the binding it says it comes with risers that give it better energy transfer? +K for help
Sep 25 2012 1:25PM
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doitbig
Posts: 4818 - Karma: 315
risers are just that - they raise the binding off the ski. most freestyle skiers prefer the binding mounted flat. brakes can be bent to fit, but it depends on the brake (what brand of bindings) and the amount of clearance you need.
Sep 25 2012 1:30PM
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Gmart
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This exactly, brakes can only bend so far, only one way to find out tho :) I'm sure you'll be fine
Sep 25 2012 1:43PM
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eastcoastrider22
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Would I actually be able to notice a difference with the risers? and, what are everyone's thoughts on the LOOK PX12 Medium bindings? I would get them in a 90mm waist.

Sep 25 2012 9:28PM
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Forcillo
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Great binding, comparable to the Rossignol Axial2 120. Also a very great binding.
Sep 25 2012 9:51PM
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eastcoastrider22
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The Look Jib or just the regular look PX? Also, how heavy are they? im not too concerned with weight as the S4s are already very light, but I dont want cinderblocks strapped to by feet.
Sep 25 2012 9:56PM
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doitbig
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whatever is cheaper. from what i remember the Look Jib is just a diff color PX without the riser plate. you can ditch the plate and mount with shorter hardware.
Sep 26 2012 8:12AM
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eastcoastrider22
Posts: 273 - Karma: 153
Alright... so now heres my question. Look PX Jib or the Rossignol Axial2 120?
Sep 26 2012 10:03PM
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doitbig
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they are the same binding for all intensive purposes. get whatever is cheaper/whatever you like the color of.
Sep 27 2012 8:12AM
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