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Bindings for my Soul 7?

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Brettskis
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Hi guys I’m a pretty new skier and I want to put the Pivot 18s on my Soul 7s but I don’t really know that much about this stuff. please help me out
Mar 13 2019 11:37PM
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Non_State_Actor
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How big are you? What type of skiing do you like to do?
Mar 13 2019 11:40PM
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Brettskis
Posts: 13 - Karma: 19
5’10, 135lbs and I like going straight down the run as fast as I can
Mar 13 2019 11:45PM
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shin-bang
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Eh, pivot 18 would be overkill but you could still run em

I’d recommend sth2 13, or attack 13. Cheaper and more for your weight and ability.
Mar 14 2019 12:01AM
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quagsire
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Do you know your DIN setting? If you don't, there are online calculators you can use to get a rough idea. Unless you're gonna be running a DIN of ~11 or higher, the Pivot 18 is way overkill and you'll be fine with the 12s or 14s. I would also recommend the Attack 13s, STH 13s, or Griffons as other options in the same DIN range.
Mar 14 2019 12:10AM
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Non_State_Actor
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ethanshredzDo you know your DIN setting? If you don't, there are online calculators you can use to get a rough idea. Unless you're gonna be running a DIN of ~11 or higher, the Pivot 18 is way overkill and you'll be fine with the 12s or 14s. I would also recommend the Attack 13s, STH 13s, or Griffons as other options in the same DIN range.


His calculated DIN is like 8, 9 maybe. Pivot 18s would be overkill.

Attack or STH 13 or 16 (though not necessary and add weight to a light ski) Pivot 12 or 14. Those are really the bindings that get recommended here time and time again, some have strong feelings toward one or another but most agree they're all good bindings.
Mar 14 2019 1:28AM
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Piste.Off
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Brettskis5’10, 135lbs and I like going straight down the run as fast as I can


Probably shouldn't have gotten soul7s then
Mar 14 2019 1:32AM
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Liam_j10
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Marker griffon's are always a safe bet and you can probably find em for cheap
Mar 14 2019 2:08AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Piste.OffProbably shouldn't have gotten soul7s then


I didn't want to say it.

Liam_j10Marker griffon's are always a safe bet and you can probably find em for cheap


Griffins have a reputation for blowing up around here and therefore are not recommended generally.
Mar 14 2019 2:51AM
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Liam_j10
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mystery3I didn't want to say it.



Griffins have a reputation for blowing up around here and therefore are not recommended generally.


Oh ok nice...
Mar 14 2019 3:27AM
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BrawnTrends
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mystery3His calculated DIN is like 8, 9 maybe. Pivot 18s would be overkill.


At 5'10" and 135lbs his calculated DIN is nowhere near 8. Unless his boot size is 23.5
Mar 14 2019 5:15AM
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Brettskis
Posts: 13 - Karma: 19
Hmmm I think I might just go with some marker squires if the pivot 18s would be too much for me
Mar 14 2019 8:02AM
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BJ2112
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BrettskisHmmm I think I might just go with some marker squires if the pivot 18s would be too much for me


If you go for the squires make sure you order 3 pairs of extra breaks. Trust me, you’ll need em
Mar 14 2019 8:10AM
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quagsire
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BrettskisHmmm I think I might just go with some marker squires if the pivot 18s would be too much for me


Dude, no need to go from one end of the spectrum to the other. Any of the bindings others have recommended will be better choices. That being said, I ran your DIN through the chart as a Type 3, 305mm bootsole, and you come out as a 6.5. So at the end of the day you could really run whatever binding you want.
Mar 14 2019 9:47AM
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JulianSharpe
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ethanshredzDude, no need to go from one end of the spectrum to the other. Any of the bindings others have recommended will be better choices. That being said, I ran your DIN through the chart as a Type 3, 305mm bootsole, and you come out as a 6.5. So at the end of the day you could really run whatever binding you want.


Um apart from the likes of the P18 and STH16 which all start at 8.....

Pivot 12s/14s or attack 13s would be my recommendation.
Mar 14 2019 10:40AM
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Brettskis
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What about knee bindings?
Mar 14 2019 2:02PM
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Rum_Ham
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BrettskisWhat about knee bindings?


I don’t think many people here have ridden them. Unless you have a history of knee issues I would look at sth13s or pivot 12/14s.
Mar 14 2019 2:36PM
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Newbootgoofin
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Bang for buck Attack 13's. And its a light binding for a light ski and skier.
Mar 14 2019 4:31PM
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Brettskis
Posts: 13 - Karma: 19
Thanks for all the help but this is very confusing so I think I’m just going to sell my soul 7 and pick up snowboarding. Thanks again for the answers though
Mar 14 2019 5:19PM
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Brettskis
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Need to change my username to: Brettsnowboards. Anyone know if that’s possible?
Mar 14 2019 5:33PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Troll thread is troll.

I had a thought when the squires came up.
Mar 14 2019 5:36PM
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BJ2112
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Just put the pivots on the board
Mar 14 2019 7:59PM
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shin-bang
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Ban him mods
Mar 14 2019 9:16PM
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