STH 2 WTR 16's or 13's (compared to an STH-14 Driver)

The STH 2 13 and 16 are the exact same just different din settings. So both have the same amount of similarities.

good to know, they seemed pretty similar. how much more of an improvement are they compared to the older STH driver toe-pieces? performance-speaking

DeebieSkeebiesgood to know, they seemed pretty similar. how much more of an improvement are they compared to the older STH driver toe-pieces? performance-speaking

I haven't personally used the old driver so i don't know how it feels. I do know that the new STH2 toe is the new and improved driver toe. Its improvements include increased durability, elasticity, and adjustment. Hopefully TomP can reply here because he's an expert on Solly bindings- past, present, and future.

.lenconThe STH 2 13 and 16 are the exact same just different din settings. So both have the same amount of similarities.

This is misinformation- so please make sure you know what you're talking about before you make statements like that.

The toe on the sth2 13s has a plastic "pillar" (the part between the base plate and upper toe piece), where as the 16 has a metal pillar. The 16 also has some extra metal in the heel, but it's mostly cosmetic.

I'd say go for 16 if you are either over 150 lbs, aggressive/expert skier, or both. Personally I think if you ski with a 7 din or above I'd always go for the 16 for the extra durability. The 13 is still an awesome binding though, think it'd be pretty hard to break the toe.

IMO the STH2 are one of the best engineered bindings on the market. Light-midweight, awesome driver toe, elastic, large boot adjust-ability, low stack height, lets the ski flex, and very durable. Definitely an improvement over the older bindings.

MuggydudeThis is misinformation- so please make sure you know what you're talking about before you make statements like that.

The toe on the sth2 13s has a plastic "pillar" (the part between the base plate and upper toe piece), where as the 16 has a metal pillar. The 16 also has some extra metal in the heel, but it's mostly cosmetic.

I'd say go for 16 if you are either over 150 lbs, aggressive/expert skier, or both. Personally I think if you ski with a 7 din or above I'd always go for the 16 for the extra durability. The 13 is still an awesome binding though, think it'd be pretty hard to break the toe.

IMO the STH2 are one of the best engineered bindings on the market. Light-midweight, awesome driver toe, elastic, large boot adjust-ability, low stack height, lets the ski flex, and very durable. Definitely an improvement over the older bindings.

I meant exact same design. Yes the higher din of most bindings have metal peices instead of some of the harder plastic, another binding that does this for example is FKS. But functionality wise, there's no difference between 13 and 16. Just weight, din, and durability. Same elasticity, adjustment, and stuff like that.

I do know what I'm talking about and I agree with everything you said after you tried to call me out.

I have beat on my sth2 13s for two seasons and they are beast; still feel like new. I am 150lbs