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Ski Brakes Keep Bending

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SoCalSendit
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So I've come across an issue where my ski brakes will bend a lot, or the heel piece breaks, or both. (perhaps it's my desire to occasionally throw myself around in the park haha). I currently have Marker Squires: 5'10 and 140lbs. So looking to upgrade for next season, and would like suggestions for a better built binding for my park purposes (hitting rails and jumps equally)? Unless it's just me...Is this issue common for all bindings? If so, should I stick to this type of particular binding 'style' instead of pivots? I saw in some forums that the brakes are expensive to replace. Lemme know your thoughts!
Mar 15 2018 10:17AM
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lwgp
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The squire is markers entry level binding, so it isn't built with extreme quality. Pivots tend to be a little more durable, but the brakes are indeed expensive/annoying to replace. The griffon is a beefier/not super expensive binding from marker, and the brakes are super easy to swap out, so you could look into picking up a set of those. Attacks are also a decent binding and sit at a really good price point, but the screws that hold the brakes in actually go into the ski, so not ideal if you have a problem with breaking brakes, as you don't wanna be pulling screws in and out of their holes more than a couple times.
Mar 15 2018 11:27AM
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jjdsteeze
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get a beefier binding and you should be OK
Mar 15 2018 11:41AM
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Grabfate
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Same bindings, same problem. Almost every time I crash the fucking brake bends, doesn't even have to be anything big. Such a relief to get new bindings when I'm changing skis next season.
Mar 15 2018 11:55AM
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chicken
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The squires have like no elastic travel in the heel. So you land switch a bit tip heavy, your ski prereleases and your brakes catch and bend. You need a better binding. Nothing wrong with the quality of the brakes.
Mar 15 2018 2:08PM
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SoCalSendit
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Sometimes this is the case, yes.
Mar 15 2018 7:33PM
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SoCalSendit
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lwgpThe squire is markers entry level binding, so it isn't built with extreme quality. Pivots tend to be a little more durable, but the brakes are indeed expensive/annoying to replace. The griffon is a beefier/not super expensive binding from marker, and the brakes are super easy to swap out, so you could look into picking up a set of those. Attacks are also a decent binding and sit at a really good price point, but the screws that hold the brakes in actually go into the ski, so not ideal if you have a problem with breaking brakes, as you don't wanna be pulling screws in and out of their holes more than a couple times.


Ah that makes sense, thanks!
Mar 15 2018 7:35PM
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SoCalSendit
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GrabfateSame bindings, same problem. Almost every time I crash the fucking brake bends, doesn't even have to be anything big. Such a relief to get new bindings when I'm changing skis next season.


Ah it's good to know someone else is dealing with this problem, an upgrade should help us both with our situations!
Mar 15 2018 7:37PM
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SoCalSendit
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chickenThe squires have like no elastic travel in the heel. So you land switch a bit tip heavy, your ski prereleases and your brakes catch and bend. You need a better binding. Nothing wrong with the quality of the brakes.


Ah okay, I see. So what would you personally recommend for a binding then?
Mar 15 2018 7:39PM
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chicken
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If you are putting it on the same ski a marker griffon will go in the same holes. Otherwise an attack 13, pivot 12, sth2 13, spx 12 are all good choices as well.
Mar 15 2018 10:25PM
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Grabfate
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SoCalSenditAh it's good to know someone else is dealing with this problem, an upgrade should help us both with our situations!

Yeah, looking forward to that! Thinking of going for the attack 13’s or maybe pivot 14’s though they are pretty expensive.
Mar 16 2018 2:35AM
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Greg_K
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Attacks would be a diffinite upgrade over the current bindings! The other issue you might be having is to get brake sizes closer to the ski width because if the brakes hang out too much, they will be more likely to catch especially when switch. I’d recommend a max of 5-10mm max wider brake width then the ski and also bend brakes in so they tuck beside the heel piece. Once brakes have been bent out a bit they are far more likely to REALLY catch so bend them tight again if they do catch.
Mar 16 2018 11:21AM
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Rum_Ham
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I buy narrower brakes and bend them out if I have to. Usually you don't. 95mm attack brakes are perfect for my 101mm waisted skis.
Mar 16 2018 12:40PM
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SoCalSendit
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Greg_KAttacks would be a diffinite upgrade over the current bindings! The other issue you might be having is to get brake sizes closer to the ski width because if the brakes hang out too much, they will be more likely to catch especially when switch. I’d recommend a max of 5-10mm max wider brake width then the ski and also bend brakes in so they tuck beside the heel piece. Once brakes have been bent out a bit they are far more likely to REALLY catch so bend them tight again if they do catch.


That makes sense, and thanks for the advice! I'll do some research on my next pair of skis and will consider the Attacks! Ya I know the feeling of them catching, not so fun haha but ya, narrower/closer to the skis seems to be more beneficial for sure.
Mar 16 2018 8:00PM
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