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Lighweight park bindings?

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percyholtz
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I dont know a whole lot about bindings...im looking for a really lightweight park one. I used to use the Marker Griffons and im pretty much just looking for a good light one. ive heard the jesters are pretty nice (not the lightest) and ive heard that people have mixed feelings about the squires. So any certain ones? markers? Rossignols? idk

thanks in advance!

Jun 16 2013 9:20PM
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Bagina
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It depends if you want longevity and durability in binding, or light with decent durability. You have to make the decision if it's worth it to pay an extra price for the very durable FKS that has some weight to it or have a light Marker binding that you will have to replace more often. If you post your height and weight people will be able to help you out with choosing the appropriate binding to your specifications.
Jun 16 2013 9:52PM
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TheWakes.
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salomon sth will be lighter next year.

new tyrolia attack 13 and 16 look good as well.

for light and affordable i would look at either of those.
Jun 16 2013 11:28PM
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percyholtz
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Ok thanks guys.
I'm about 5"11 and weigh about 160
Jun 18 2013 8:59PM
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High5
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Tyrolia Attack. New bindings this year and look sick.

Jun 19 2013 8:58AM
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Balto
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Binding weight does NOT matter for park skis, the swing weight of the ski is what you will be feeling. If you feel like your skis are to heavy, go to the gym.
Jun 19 2013 9:13AM
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percyholtz
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ok thanks guys...now im stuck between the squires and the griffins (id like fks but not gonna get them:(.
the only reason id get the squires is cuz they are practicaly the same just a bit lighter...i know binding wieght dosnt matter to much but if they are the same i might as well get them.my dim is about 8. any thoughts?
Jun 19 2013 6:35PM
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Bumblesteeze
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If you are riding the griffons right now and want an upgrade - I wouldn't go near the squires. The squires aren't exactly durable.
Jun 19 2013 11:33PM
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At0micski
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If these are your only choices, griffons beat squires any day.
Jun 21 2013 10:56PM
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High5
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Check out the Tyrolia Attack Come in a 10, 13, and 16 Din.
Look sick and have received great reviews.
Sep 18 2013 4:27AM
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High5
Posts: 47 - Karma: 8
Check out the Tyrolia Attack Come in a 10, 13, and 16 Din.
Look sick and have received great reviews.
Sep 18 2013 4:28AM
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rylee.the.jedi
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Don't get squires, you will wreck and get anal penetrated by the heel piece.
Sep 18 2013 8:50PM
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SSchepkowski
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if your not looking for a touring binding why would you worry abot weight, are your feet getting sore on the chairlift? or do you want to be able to pop higher? honestly griffons should be fine for you, check out the attack 13 for tyrolia/4frnt or just go squires, ive broken griffons, barrons, fks, race bindings, look pivot, never broke my squire, it was just way too low of a din for me.. 12 I think? I usually ride at 12 and maxing out the spring doesnt work super well, too much tension and it forces you out when you are a quarter way there
Sep 18 2013 9:08PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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Ya squires are a downgrade, they are completely made of plastic and will break on you like no other, get griffons again they are a decent binding for the price. They will hold up much better that the squires.
Sep 18 2013 10:34PM
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