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The binding thing (FKS or not?)

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linus_deboss
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Hey guyze, I've got a little problem haha:

I'm getting this years THalls, 166cm, most likely center mounted.

Not shure on the binding yet, should know it within tomorrow/tuesday.

I'm 164cm small and about 60kg with all the gear you wear on the mountain haha.

I'd really like to get the Rossi FKS/Look Pivot, but I don't know if I'm too light for them since the DIN is only from 8-18 (not shure how the DIN is messured exactly, that's why I ask^^), I've heard they're super durable and that's what exactly the type o' binding I'm looking for.

What do you guys think, should i get 'em or not? If not, what other bindings? I don't like Marker's too much, heard they tend to break and rip out of the ski too much... salomon and tyrolia make some good bindings too, but I'd really like to be able to ski FKS' haha...

anyone can advice me?

oh and I usually put my bindings to about 80-85kg, I always snap out so I thought I'd wind em up haha... I'm really a noob in binding technique so please be kind and give me some cool advices, would be very glad ;D
Feb 3 2013 5:02PM
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theschneidler
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you definitely don't need an 18 din binding I would think, go for the Look Pivot 14s maybe, they seem more suitable.
Feb 3 2013 5:03PM
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TRAP_CHEF
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Uhh you don't need an 18 din binding if you want fks get the 14s or get Solomon Sth 12 or 14 drivers
Feb 3 2013 5:05PM
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Mag
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your weight is measured before you put your gear on, I'll assume you're <55kg.

Rossi fks 14's (don't get 18s at that weight) have a din range of 5-14, which you might just be suitable for, but it depends how you ski.

You say you don't like markers because you "heard they tend to break" have you had any experience? they could well be a suitable binding for you, but I'm not recommending them.

I'd have a look at salomon sth 14 drivers if you're needing a durable binding.
Feb 3 2013 5:08PM
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linus_deboss
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thanks for all the quick responses! :D

Thing is: I can't find Pivot 14's/never seen them so far... sucks, but ski shops should be able to order them right?

I'm 57kg without ski stuff haha... just rounded it to 60 because it just sounds better lol

the guy who said salomon driver: is it a durable binding? sturggeling with my salomon Z11 so far...

about the marker thing: I personally don't have any experience but I've heard from some friends that they didn't last them too long... on the other hand I have like everyone skiing them and being fine with it, but I hardly ever ski their skis release, good or bad sign?
Feb 3 2013 5:16PM
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Jaggy_Snake
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The Z series bindings are mainly plastic toe pieces, whereas the Driver series bindings (S914/16 included) have mainly metal in the toes. Metal will be more durable on any given day than plastic.

I've got both FKS 140s and STH Driver 14s on different skis and I can't fault either one. It just comes down to preference and how available they are to you.
Feb 3 2013 5:22PM
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linus_deboss
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ok thanks alot for your advice! :D

Most likely going to be the Salomons for me, saw them in alot of stores here whereas I hardly ever saw FKS'... though I somehow prefere the FKS' just for the turn table toe piece, sort of attracts me, dunno why

again, thank you, now I'm shure I won't mess up tomorrow with my decissions or at least I have a little reference and background to rely on. k++!
Feb 3 2013 5:29PM
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TRAP_CHEF
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The toe piece of the driver actually does pivot when it releases its hard to explain but if you try and twist the toe really hard it pivots
Feb 3 2013 5:54PM
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bnewbs6
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I'd recommend the FKS. They absolutely rock.
Feb 3 2013 6:05PM
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