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Best freestyle bindings?

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a.scerba
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Hello,

I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on what bindings to get this year. I will be skiing the 170 Icelantic Da'Nollies so I need a brake width that will fit them. I am 5' 11" and weigh 145 lbs. I am an advanced skier (I think), and I ski park and off-trail. I would like them to last a few seasons and be able to progress with me. I'd like to be doing flips and corks in a few years. This year I'm doing 3s 5s and 7s.

Thanks. Any help is appreciated.
Jul 19 2016 4:26PM
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hot.pocket
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Look Pivot 12s with the appropriate brake size.
Jul 19 2016 5:19PM
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a.scerba
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Thanks! Also, are the Tyrolia Attack 13 any good?
Jul 19 2016 5:27PM
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hot.pocket
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GabbleVowThanks! Also, are the Tyrolia Attack 13 any good?


I haven't had any experience with them, but they look like they'd work just fine. Little bit cheaper than the pivots as well.

The pivots are going to give you a lighter binding, plus the heel piece doesn't contain any plastic / is all metal and lets you kick out to the side instead of just up.
Jul 19 2016 6:47PM
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OregonDead
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GabbleVowThanks! Also, are the Tyrolia Attack 13 any good?


Yes it is also very good and will be perfect for everything you are talking about. My wife has those on Icelantic Gypsys

I also have had good experiences with the Atomic STH2 bindings.

Quite a few good choices for a guy your size.
Jul 19 2016 7:36PM
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fries
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GabbleVowThanks! Also, are the Tyrolia Attack 13 any good?

Yes I've had them on multiple pairs of skis and they are great. Also very lightweight.

hot.pocketThe pivots are going to give you a lighter binding


Definitely false. Coming from someone that has had both, the pivots are much heavier, because they have a lot more metal in them and are more durable.
Jul 19 2016 7:53PM
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hot.pocket
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J_SDefinitely false. Coming from someone that has had both, the pivots are much heavier, because they have a lot more metal in them and are more durable.


My bad! Thought I had my weights correct, but obviously I was wrong. Thanks for the correction.
Jul 19 2016 8:04PM
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fries
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hot.pocketMy bad! Thought I had my weights correct, but obviously I was wrong. Thanks for the correction.


Lol sorry if i seemed rude
Jul 19 2016 8:05PM
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hot.pocket
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J_SLol sorry if i seemed rude


Nope you're all good.
Jul 19 2016 8:12PM
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Swandog7
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I have the pivots and attack 13 and really enjoy both. The pivot is heavier, but I think more durable and seems to be more luckier with brake durability. The attacks are a great option because of light weight, easy step in, and a decent price
Jul 19 2016 9:52PM
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fries
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Swandog7I have the pivots and attack 13 and really enjoy both. The pivot is heavier, but I think more durable and seems to be more luckier with brake durability. The attacks are a great option because of light weight, easy step in, and a decent price


couldn't have said it any better.
Jul 19 2016 10:05PM
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a.scerba
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I think that I might go with the Attack 13. I found a pair for $149 with a 110mm brake and one for $199 with a 95mm brake. Do you guys know if it would be better to get the 95mm for more or could I get the cheaper ones and try to bend the brake smaller?

Thanks for the help!
Jul 20 2016 12:11AM
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camstain
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Fks 140 or pivot 14's are amazing. I've had a pair for a little over 6 years. I have broken some heel pieces before but my old local shop would just give me a new heel and send my old ones in (this is the only shop I know of that does this fyi). They are fairly pricey but you get what you pay for and I would highly recommend spending the extra bills. I don't really notice the extra weight either, I definitely prefer them over lighter bindings. For some reason they just feel a lot more solid to me and it doesn't take long at all to get used to them. One of the benefits of these bindings is that they are a lot safer because of the rotating heel pieces. Hope this helps. For reference I am 5"10 and 160 pounds. If you have any questions shoot me a PM.
Jul 20 2016 1:45AM
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a.scerba
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I appreciate all of the help. Does any body know the answer to my last question though? Thanks for anybody who can answer.
Jul 21 2016 6:43PM
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fries
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GabbleVowI appreciate all of the help. Does any body know the answer to my last question though? Thanks for anybody who can answer.


what is the waist width of the danollies?
Jul 21 2016 10:05PM
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Zypher
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GabbleVowI think that I might go with the Attack 13. I found a pair for $149 with a 110mm brake and one for $199 with a 95mm brake. Do you guys know if it would be better to get the 95mm for more or could I get the cheaper ones and try to bend the brake smaller?

Thanks for the help!

You could get away with bending the 110 but that's like the max brake width you should put on a 95 waisted ski. What you could do is depending on the cost of attack 13 brakes, you could buy the 110s and 95mm brakes and just swap them if it's still cheaper than the $199 bindings.
Jul 21 2016 11:43PM
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KravtZ
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GabbleVowThanks! Also, are the Tyrolia Attack 13 any good?


Have them on my pow skis and have never had a single issue with them. Great binding and they orange looks pretty cool I think
Jul 22 2016 9:31AM
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KravtZ
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I have attack 13's which are awesome and a pair of Rossy axial 12's....both have never had a single issue with. I'm not really a binding snob though and could care less whats on my ski as long as its not a marker binding.

Both are really killer bindings and have worked well. I do prefer the attack 13's over the axial's but not a huge difference
Jul 22 2016 9:33AM
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a.scerba
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ZypherYou could get away with bending the 110 but that's like the max brake width you should put on a 95 waisted ski. What you could do is depending on the cost of attack 13 brakes, you could buy the 110s and 95mm brakes and just swap them if it's still cheaper than the $199 bindings.


I looked into that, and it looks like buying the correct brake separately is more expensive. Is it worth it though to buy the ones with the 110 brake and bend to make is smaller, or should I just spend the extra money and get the ones with the 95 brake?
Jul 22 2016 10:29AM
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Zypher
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GabbleVowI looked into that, and it looks like buying the correct brake separately is more expensive. Is it worth it though to buy the ones with the 110 brake and bend to make is smaller, or should I just spend the extra money and get the ones with the 95 brake?


Usually when you buy bindings, you want the brake to be within 15mm above the skis actual waist size (if that makes any sense to you). So 110 is exactly 15 mm grater than the waist of the danollies so it's up to you whether or not you want to risk it and bend the brakes or just go with the safe option. Maybe just ask the shop you are getting them mounted at and they'll have a better answer than I do.
Jul 23 2016 1:19AM
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a.scerba
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J_Swhat is the waist width of the danollies?


95 mm. They are the 2015's.
Jul 25 2016 9:05PM
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a.scerba
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ZypherUsually when you buy bindings, you want the brake to be within 15mm above the skis actual waist size (if that makes any sense to you). So 110 is exactly 15 mm grater than the waist of the danollies so it's up to you whether or not you want to risk it and bend the brakes or just go with the safe option. Maybe just ask the shop you are getting them mounted at and they'll have a better answer than I do.


I do understand the max brake width. If it's too wide it'll drag and if it's too small it won't deploy. I was just wondering if it would be a good idea or not to bend the brake. I think that I will go with the safer option, though. Thanks for the help!
Jul 25 2016 9:58PM
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PacificRimJob
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I have most of my experience with the pivot heel bindings and the Tyrolia stuff. I like the attack's they're like a hybrid of the marker toepiece and Tyrolia heel (which always seems to release well)

That said, the Looks are pretty much the most bomber, most elastic bindings youll get.. I use the 14's and a pair of old FKS 155's.


In reality though... each brand makes good bindings...

I love the STH driver toe from salomon, and the heelpieces they use these days are pretty bomber.

The Markers are solid. They always release right. They're a bit jolty and don't have much elasticity but they're solid.

The Pivots have their own reputation that's awesome.

The Tyrolia's are legit - both the Mojo/Peak's and the Attacks are all great bindings.

You can't really go wrong. I've noticed that Tyrolia tends to be the best bang/buck value you'll find (a pair of attack 13's goes for what? 200$? gangster..) but it's all up to you really.
Aug 1 2016 8:45AM
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