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FKS 14s?

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MACK.
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So I just recently picked up some fks for pretty cheap but i was wondering if they might be a little much for me, Im 5'9 130 pounds but I am still growing and an expert skier, I plan on mounting these on some on3p jeronimos or some line anthems
Are they too much for me? should i keep them or sell them?
off course plus k will be provided for all helpful answers
thanks!
Dec 4 2013 6:29PM
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7springsprod
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You're definitely on the lighter side for the bindings but IMO you should be ok with a 5 din. Ask the techs at your shop what they think.
Dec 4 2013 6:45PM
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MACK.
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Alright thanks plus k
I was thinking on setting it on a 6 but Idk thoughts?
Dec 4 2013 6:52PM
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7springsprod
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What kind of skiing will you be doing with them?
Dec 4 2013 7:39PM
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MACK.
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Everything park, powder, high speed groomers
Dec 4 2013 7:44PM
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MACK.
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kind of off topic but i dont want to double post
are the sth 12s and atomic ffg 12s the same bindings and do they have the same brake? becuase for my powder skis i have some ffg 14s but want to put a wider brake on them and all i can find on evo is sth brakes
Dec 4 2013 7:49PM
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division.bell
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I think you're forgetting something pretty important when it comes to determining proper DIN settings.

OP, what is your boot's BSL?
Dec 4 2013 7:50PM
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MACK.
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I wear a 27.5 spk boot so is that a 317? i think not sure
Dec 4 2013 7:52PM
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division.bell
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Yeah, looks like a 27.5 SPK's BSL is 317mm.

You'll be on the low side of the setting on the FKS140, but I wouldn't worry about it if you are really a "Type 3" skier.
Dec 4 2013 8:03PM
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MACK.
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alright thanks plus k
Dec 4 2013 8:07PM
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division.bell
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I meant to add that if you're also growing still, then you really shouldn't worry about it at all. Mount them up and get skiing!

I will only use FKS bindings for my downhill skis.
Dec 4 2013 8:10PM
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Japaneezy
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yes, they are the same.
Dec 5 2013 10:20AM
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