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Should I be in the search of new bindings?

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7springsprod
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So last month I twisted my knee real bad and my px-12 bindings didnt release.. Im 5'11", and 165 pounds. DIN was set to 6.5 . Long story short, Im getting an MRI this week because my knee still doesnt feel any better and Ive missed a ton of the 2.5 month ski season in Pennsylvania. From what I understand, the PX-12's have a high elastic travel, so why did this happen?.... Should I be looking for a new binding? Would pivots be beneficial? Help please I dont want to go through this again..
Jan 7 2013 8:27PM
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7springsprod
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Bump. Help please!
Jan 7 2013 10:37PM
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ForeverYung
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I have px12s. I'm 5'11 145 and my din is at 7 I belive, maybe 8, and I have had no problems not realising when I should. Infact I have been popping out when I shouldn't be.
Jan 7 2013 10:52PM
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Joebin
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A binding is never guaranteed to release. It could have been a number of things but it was probably just the exact motion your knee twisted when coming out of the binding, and wouldnt have come out of most bindings.
Jan 8 2013 2:43AM
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Jewschoolers
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unfortunately shit happens dude. vibes and hope you get better but most likely another binding wont help
Jan 8 2013 11:20AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Skiing is a dangerous sport.

I wrecked my knee a few years back when my bindings didn't release.  I was skiing 916s set at 13, and I completely tore my ACL.  It felt like my lower leg was going to fall off.

The following January, I was skiing again.  Still on 916s, but now I ski with my toes at 11 and my heels at 12. 

It's very difficult to go through your entire life enjoying a sport that has inherent risks, and expect to not get injured.  Injuries are like a shitty club that most of us belong to.
Jan 8 2013 11:55AM
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ShredAZ
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Take 'em to a shop and have the release tested.
Turntable heals and pivoting toes will greatly reduce any chance at a knee injury. Their release is more reliable.
However, that's not to say that px12s are bad bindings. I love my 14s and have never had a problem.
Stroke of bad luck if you ask me. Vibes my friend.
Jan 8 2013 12:29PM
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Session
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This is absolutely not true.
Jan 8 2013 12:36PM
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ShredAZ
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Simple physics. Turn table heel opens up a whole new plain of movement for heel ejection = less twist to the knee.
Pivot toes are also a more reliable and desirable design then a winged toe binding.

I'm not saying a simple PX binding is a poor design. I think they are great, and I love mine.
But imo, pivot/turntable bindings are safer for your knees.
Jan 8 2013 2:12PM
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brenker
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Sometimes your bindings will release, other times they might not. Its just how the system works, due to the fact that DIN settings are based on a RANGE of heights, a RANGE of weights, a RANGE of boot sole lengths, and the assumption that your skier type is accurate, and youre actually skiing at that agression level. Bindings arent designed to interpret whether or not it is appropriate to release, although some bindings (like the px12) may put pressure on your boot in a different direction than others. Bottom line, make sure your stats are all 100% legit and check that shit out at a shop
Jan 8 2013 2:16PM
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brenker
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The boot doesnt release from the heel directly, the turntable only "turns" after the boot is released from the toe
Jan 8 2013 2:18PM
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Session
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Simply wrong. The turntable is not a hell lateral release, and while it may provide some extra elasticity in incidents where a pre-release may occur, it's release that much different than a non pivot design.

And is not in any way "safer" in incidents where a knee injury could occur.

You are spouting a bunch of ridiculous shit.

Jan 8 2013 3:42PM
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ShredAZ
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Jan 8 2013 4:47PM
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Session
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I'll take that as your surrender.
Jan 8 2013 5:05PM
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