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PX15?

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escuelanueva
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How does this binding compare to the PX 12 and the pivot in weight? I know its more durable than the 12 and probably a little less durable than the pivot/fks?

I'm 5'11 180 and ski pretty much all park. I have some shitty plastic rossy axiums from like 3 or 4 years ago that ive been riding without a break for a year.

Basically, are these bindings heavy as fuck?
Dec 17 2013 6:52PM
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phyz
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To answer your last question first, yes, they are heavy fuckers.
They're worth it though, especially when if you can find the coreupt or dynastar branded ones for like $120 online. They have the all metal pivot toe, which is super simple, bombproof, and just ridiculously solid feeling. The heelpiece is mostly metal, definitely not as solid feeling as the pivot heel because it's on adjustable rails, so there's always a bit of play. Px12's are lighter than the 15 with their plastic toe, and I'd say the px15 is pretty similar in weight to the pivot 18.
They were my first legit binding after skiing on explosive marker free's for a few years - metal bindings are really one of the best investments you can make.

Also, someone compiled a really awesome binding spec spreadsheet, I can't remember who though.

Dec 17 2013 9:26PM
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escuelanueva
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aahh im so hesitant to get a heavy binding, just cause mine are so shitty and light. but yeah im looking at those coreupt ones for $130 and i feel like theyre worth it. what do you mean by the adjustable heel on rails?
Dec 17 2013 9:58PM
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phyz
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Like they're a track binding, like most bindings, the heelpiece has a few centimeters of adjustability so as to fit more than one boot size, and the forward pressure is set via the track.
Haha I know what you mean though, when I got my park skis remounted with them and picked them up I was like fuck what have I done...but the weight makes hardly a difference, and it's actually really helpful to have a rock solid interface between your ski and your boot. The first time I landed a big 180 a little forward and didn't prerelease and faceplant, it was real nice feeling.
Dec 17 2013 10:10PM
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will_powder
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I currently ride those Coreupt branded px15s. Just buy em they're bomber. Pivot metal toe, metal dildo and track on the heel. Never have problems with the brakes, but sometimes you get slop in the heel after like 3 seasons. But the price is stellar.
Dec 18 2013 12:52PM
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BoughtJagged
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Dude you ski all park?
then
FKS/PIVOT no question
25mm elastic travel, just sayin
Don't thrash them and they will last until you have kids
I have pair of P18 and I love em

Dec 18 2013 9:58PM
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phyz
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Absolutely.
But, new 18's are anywhere from 2-3 times the price of px15's...
Dec 18 2013 10:17PM
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BoughtJagged
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I work at a ski shop and I swear I don't make any money,
sometimes I feel like a petefile in an orphanage.
But with less self control.
Dec 18 2013 10:48PM
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phyz
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strange analogy but jah feel.
I blew a decent bit on pivots and felt like an idiot shelling the cash out, but it was really worth it
Dec 19 2013 1:01AM
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