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FKS 180 help me plz

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dingus
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This thread has probably already been made but I just needed to know, I bought the FKS 180's (8 to 18 din) I am 6' 2" 175 lbs, my friend says the din is too high for me, but I would trust the word of NS more. +k for any of you kind citizens.
Nov 24 2014 10:33PM
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Negromancer
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You should be ok, how aggressive of a skier are you? If you're just beginning or learning to ski then I would definitely look for a lighter binding but if you charge hard and go big then they'll be suitable.
Nov 24 2014 10:57PM
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shin-bang
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you honestly should be fine. it might be a little over kill, but the 180s are more durable than the 140s (from what i hear) if you are riding a 9 or 10 din, (im 6'1 165 and i ride a 10.5 in the park on the fks 140s) its a little bit more weight to carry around, but youll be just fine. no need to worry man
Nov 24 2014 11:19PM
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Gmart
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yea these guys nailed it, it's a beef-ier binding but you'll live. Only reason I did the FKS 14 was because of the weight, that toe piece is HEAVY, but its also bombproof (for the most part). Assuming you set your own din you'll be fine
Nov 25 2014 9:13AM
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rozboon
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If you have to ask if the DIN is too high then the DIN is probably too high.

But in actual fact, you'll probably be fine. They still release super-sweet down at the bottom end of the range.
Nov 25 2014 3:34PM
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Huck_Norris
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At that h/w an 8 should be $$ unless you're a complete beginner.
Nov 25 2014 6:45PM
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