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Binding advice: Z12 Ti vs. Marker Griffon on last year's AR7's

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RyCo19
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I've tried to do my research on the differences between the Griffons and the Z12 Tis and they seem to be pretty solid competitors. I know NS doesn't always think the most of the Griffons, but I thought I should ask for advice anyway.

For background: I'm 6'1", 210 lbs, ski 70% park, 20% east coast trees, and 10% all mountain. I'm currently riding last year's AR7's and am very happy with the skis, so I expect to be on those for the next few seasons at least.

I currently have some older (~2008ish?) Z12 TIs on the AR7s, but I've had some troubles with binding reliability several times over the past few seasons, so I'm hoping to upgrade to a more reliable binding.

The specs seem to indicate that the Z12s are lighter and easier to use, but the Griffons have better shock absorption/more durable construction.


For anyone who has experience with either of these bindings (especially with AR7s or similar skis), do you have any advice one way or another? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks a lot NS
Dec 8 2012 11:03PM
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RyCo19
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Also, I forgot to add that if anyone has any other bindings they think would be better than both the Z12s and the Griffons for a similar price (~$175 - 250), don't be afraid to suggest them.
Dec 8 2012 11:08PM
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RyCo19
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Triple post but for boots I'm using SPKs from 2 years ago (iirc), thought it might be worth adding.
Dec 8 2012 11:12PM
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tomPietrowski
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See if you can find an STh 12 driver from last season. Should be around $200. Much more durable then the Z12 or grifon, and better adjust ability then both too.
Dec 9 2012 12:42AM
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El_Barto.
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id go px12s over either of those. The sth12
driver is a good idea too
Dec 9 2012 12:46AM
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