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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Okay so first of all I know this is a played question but I couldn't find a really good answer.
First: I am 5' 8" 155-160 ish level 3-3+ skier 98% park
Second: I am decided between FKS 140s and STH 12 Drivers

My question to you guys is do I need a 14 din binding (I ride an 8-9 din) and I am scared about the brakes breaking on the FKS (I know the STH brakes will break also but they are easy to fix)
Thanks!
Jan 20 2013 12:02PM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
The Pivot14/FKS140 has a din range of 5-14, so a din 9 sits quite comfortably in the middle of the Pivot14/FKS140's din range. I wouldn't a 14 din binding is overkill for DIN9.
Jan 20 2013 2:24PM
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AlexFromTarget
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A 14 din binding is nowhere near overkill it also allows room to move up or down
Jan 20 2013 2:29PM
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VD.
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sorry I'm having real trouble with my keyboard

*I wouldn't SAY a 14 din binding is overkill for DIN9
Jan 20 2013 2:36PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Thanks guys should I worry about breaking the brakes though? I am just scared cause of how much of a pain they are to replace
Jan 20 2013 4:37PM
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AlexFromTarget
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I personally wouldnt because i mean yes it happens but not every person that rides them breaks brakes
Jan 20 2013 7:03PM
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LeComfortable
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do you need to redrill the binding to the ski if you brake your brake ?
Jan 20 2013 7:46PM
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Jewschoolers
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They are both good. I prefer fks/pivots but drivers are really good too
Jan 20 2013 9:16PM
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Cotter
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I hated my salomon bindings, so much pre-release but maybe that was just me. I just ordered some fks and they are coming in tomorrow, Ive used the rossi freeski 120s before and they served me well. I would reccomend rossi over salomon anyday
Jan 20 2013 9:46PM
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