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Need advice for bindings

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chanzo
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Hello there, Im lookin for good ski binding for my Armada ARV's 2013(185cm).
My weight is 70kg(150lbs) and im 1,82cm(5'11)tall. I can handle skis very well on slopes and Im aggressive and fast skier. I need advice for decent binding for park mainly as well as for powder. I spent like 80% of my time in park(intermediate skill) and rest of it in backcountry.

Im currently thinking of Tyrolia Attack 16 or Marker Griffon 13 or Mojo's 12 but I will be happy if someone give me better opinion.

Also, which brakes width will suit best for my skis (my skis waist width is 95mm)

Thanks for reply
Nov 12 2014 3:55AM
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Dobber
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Marker Griffon. Probably a 110 brake.
Nov 12 2014 7:05AM
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Gmart
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STH 13 with a 100mm brake, the griffons a good choice too
Nov 12 2014 10:27AM
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Scotty_Boy
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Ryan_HansenMarker Griffon. Probably a 110 brake.


GmartSTH 13 with a 100mm brake, the griffons a good choice too

If you get an sth, make sure to get the driver toe or the sth2.
Nov 12 2014 4:26PM
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Gmart
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Scotty_BoyIf you get an sth, make sure to get the driver toe or the sth2.


yes, driver toes only
Nov 16 2014 9:29PM
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chanzo
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why is rider toe better?
Nov 20 2014 12:52PM
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Scotty_Boy
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chanzowhy is rider toe better?


Better and more durable. MUCH more durable.
Nov 20 2014 2:34PM
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danontario
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Scotty_BoyBetter and more durable. MUCH more durable.


In addition, the driver toe does not allow upward release. Where this comes into play is if you land backseat, the driver toe will hold you whereas other bindings may release putting you in a sketchy spot with your skis released (think dropping into a chute off a cliff and if you lose your skis you're dead.

I love my driver toes, but the sth2 is a good update on the old design. Solid bindings if you want them to release upwards in the toe as well. The head mojo 12's the OP mentioned are decent, I ended up with a set on my all-mtn skis and the pivoting heel seems to release nicely. No issues with the mojo 12's on my part and I am pretty hard on gear. That being said, probably not quite as durable as the salomon's.
Nov 20 2014 2:51PM
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danontario
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Should have mentioned I'm also the same size as the OP, I run a DIN of 8.
Nov 20 2014 2:54PM
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chanzo
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danontarioIn addition, the driver toe does not allow upward release. Where this comes into play is if you land backseat, the driver toe will hold you whereas other bindings may release putting you in a sketchy spot with your skis released (think dropping into a chute off a cliff and if you lose your skis you're dead.

I love my driver toes, but the sth2 is a good update on the old design. Solid bindings if you want them to release upwards in the toe as well. The head mojo 12's the OP mentioned are decent, I ended up with a set on my all-mtn skis and the pivoting heel seems to release nicely. No issues with the mojo 12's on my part and I am pretty hard on gear. That being said, probably not quite as durable as the salomon's.


Thanks for help, appreciate it very much :)
Nov 22 2014 6:21AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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If you're looking at the Moko 12, you should consider the GTO 15 instead. It's a much better binding, and still has a DIN range of 5-15.
And levelnine is selling them for $99 right now.
Nov 22 2014 10:27AM
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