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Rossi axial bindings?

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triss
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are the rossi axials a good binding for park or should i pay more for some solly s12s
Apr 7 2013 4:07PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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I have a pair of Look PX12s (identical binding) with >250 days on them and no problems. I had another pair on park skis back when I did that, and I had another pair on my first pair of twin tips long ago that I sold with >100 days on them. All together, I've had zero problems and I recommend that binding if you don't want to shell out almost 2x as much for Pivots.
Apr 7 2013 4:20PM
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VD.
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I personally really like the Axial series. I assume here you're referring to the Rossi Axial2 120/Look PX12, in which case, I can offer some opinions them, take a look here -http://aslansskiblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/rossignol-axial2-120-ski-binding-review.html
Apr 7 2013 4:42PM
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Blake.P
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Yup. I own three pairs, one with around 100 days on them, 30 (?) days on them, and 50 days on them, and have never had any problems besides a few broken brakes, which will happen on any binding. Overall very good bindings for what they cost (obviously not as good as something like a fks 180, sth 16 etc)
Apr 7 2013 6:27PM
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bnewbs6
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They overall are great bindings. The brakes are much easier to replace then pivot/FKS brakes. FKS are much better. But they are still good bindings. Especially for the price.
Apr 7 2013 7:39PM
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triss
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do u think 75 shipped is a good price for some used white ones that are paint chipped and there is a crack in the heel piece?
Apr 7 2013 7:42PM
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kung_powpow
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axial 2s are super bombproof, would highly recommend them
Apr 7 2013 8:38PM
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El_Barto.
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Cracked so id probably stay away. Post pics if you can
Apr 7 2013 8:59PM
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triss
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Apr 7 2013 9:24PM
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triss
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see the crack in the heel piece in the upper right near the metal platform
Apr 7 2013 9:24PM
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DudeWhateverDude
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would these be good on a pair of 181 ON3P Jeronimos?
Apr 7 2013 9:33PM
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Blake.P
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I wouldn't. You can get them for so cheap new if you look around a bit, and cheaper on here used. Especially if they are cracked, I would avoid them for that price
Apr 7 2013 11:33PM
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YouAllSuck
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I have a pair that have worked great for this last season. I am hoping to get another good year out of them. They are a solid 12 din binding if you don't have the money to go for the FKS. I bought mine about a year ago for $130 new, so I would suggest buying a new pair instead of a sketchy pair for a bit cheaper.
Apr 7 2013 11:46PM
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VD.
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Providing your DIN setting is appropriate for the DIN range, I don't see why not.
Apr 8 2013 5:35AM
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k2andcannoli
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Only time I see these break is the track in the heel piece twists and bends. You gotta be a real asshole to bend the steel track though. Good inexpensive bindings.
Apr 8 2013 12:48PM
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50Kal
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Spend a little more and get them new. Here's a link.
http://www.backcountry.com/rossignol-axial2-120-ski-binding
Apr 8 2013 2:30PM
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VD.
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Damn $139 is a steal, they're currently going for $178 on evo
Apr 8 2013 2:54PM
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GoodasGold
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I have had the Axials 2 forever and they really are phenomenal. They don't have boss status as much as the pivots and such, but they are real good.
Apr 9 2013 8:15PM
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J.D.
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Axial = heavy, but superfantastic, awesome bindings.

Axial2 = lighter but not that great.

Apr 10 2013 11:34AM
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TOAST.
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not really a fan of the binding. Have broken the metal track on a pair and completely blew apart another. They had over 100 days on them, so they were used a lot. I still use them on some of my skis, but still not really a fan.
Apr 10 2013 2:36PM
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NinetyFour
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Daaang. I'm too late to this party. I just bought a pair of STH12 Drivers for $119 on backcountry, price matched from bentgate. All out of stock though now. The Axial 120/PX12 is a pretty good binding but I have seen the heel track explode into two, and the heel pieces bent on several occasions. We could get them back working though if we tapped the heel back upright. The rider goes realllly hard though and weighs about 180. Great bindings other wise and still pretty durable if your not hucking your meat to the grave.
Apr 11 2013 8:55AM
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BirtDike
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I personally do not like the Axial2 series. I have two pairs, but returned one because they suck. They're pretty heavy and cumbersome for composite bindings, and I dont think there all that good to be honest. I like the STH Driver series much better.

I just got a pair of Atomic FFG 14 Team (same as STH 14 Driver) from backcountry for 139.99 since they price matched STH 14 Drivers from bentgate, but ended up not having any left in stock. The FFG Team/ STH Driver are much better bindings than the axial2 in my opinion.

What I want to know is how the griffon/jester compare to the STH Driver/FFG Team. I want to try a pair of markers since I have heard a bunch of good feedback, but I also have heard some negative feedback...Anyways, if you going to go with Rossi, get the FKS if you fit into the DIN range. It's like night and day compared to the Axial2.
Apr 12 2013 3:00PM
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