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Questions on Bindings and Boots

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dankleberries
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This season I am planning on skiing more park. I usually had my bindings centered. WHat is the ideal place to for park? Does it just depend on the ski? Also what is the point of dropping wads on nice bindings? Are they significantly lighter (effect your skiing)? I know they can be more durable and have more consistency with releases, is that it?

For boots. I was thinking of the drop kicks for park. I know a boot fitter plays a decent role but will they be dramatically lighter and better for rotations? Is a boot with flex better for the park = nose butters and jibbing?

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Nov 10 2013 9:23PM
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TopherRitz
Posts: 239 - Karma: 1,322
For park you should definitely center mount bindings even if the ski is an asymmetrical twin. Drop kicks should be good for you, theyre medium flex.
Nov 10 2013 9:28PM
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jimmydar
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definately center mount the bindings. It puts you in the middle of the ski and gives you a balanced swing weight. judging by the questions I would say you are fairly new to park so I think you would be okay with about a 12 din binding, dont blow cash on higher level bindings until you are ready to step it up.

as for the boots, it is all about personal preference. dont let the progressive flex things they do now days get you all hyped on full tilt. If possible try some different boots and check out the differences in the construction, then you can choose the boot that you felt fit your foot and riding style best.
Nov 10 2013 9:37PM
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GrahamGould
Posts: 713 - Karma: 2,439
I personally dont think there is any reason to spend a bunch of money on bindings. You could still probably get a pair of last years bindings at a ski shop. I wouldn't recommend getting used bindings though, unless they are metal. There's almost always a way to get cheap gear, you just gotta look for it.
Nov 10 2013 9:46PM
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coling
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I mount mine a centimeter behind dead center. Basically they are centered
Nov 10 2013 9:53PM
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WU-sconsin
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center mount them for park. And get full tilts fersher
Nov 10 2013 9:56PM
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milk_man
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Medium flex boots would probably be best, if you get stiffer flex your shins won't like it too much.

As for bindings-I ride a 10 because I don't weigh a ton and I wouldn't need it higher than 10.
It would be a cheaper binding but I don't know your weight so I don't know if it would work for you. Your local ski shop would be able to tell you.
Nov 10 2013 10:58PM
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ColinB
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 2,236
ski whatever is closest to the kind of boot you're used to.

If you've been in a stiff boot for your whole life, a soft boot will make you feel like you have no control over your skis.

While you may be one of the people that's fine skiing park in a traditional boot, most of the time a boot with 3 piece construction is easier on the shins.
Nov 11 2013 12:56AM
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