Pivot 18 14

LadleHammyCan I use a pivot 18 metal toe with a 14 heel.? I'm a 3+ but only 170 5'10 so my Din is 8.5. But I don't like that plastic toe on the 14s . I think this would be the best solution. Anyone agree with this? Ty

animatorYou can technically do anything you won’t but no shop that’s worth anything will test that, it’s completely illegal for them to do so unless they want to be shut down

.nastySo when you say you don't like it, have you skied and actually had problems with it? Or are you just assuming that it isn't up to snuff because a few small dick dudes tell you "it's what men ride" or something?

Sure, the 18 toe is more durable and also has better power transfer, but I know a hell of a lot of great skiers who have been 14 for years with minimal issues and prefer it since the release values are much better and a safer overall design.

s.buchs143This isn’t actually true man, yeah the din might be the same number but the springs are totally different. Also, safety should any day be more important to you than what you want ur bindings look like. There’s two types of people, people who buy pivots for the acc safety reasons, and people that just want the clout for having them and being a “rad” park skier with pivots. Like I’m not trying to be a dick be think of the reality of this. They aren’t meant to work together mechanically so I would personally stay away from this.

s.buchs143This isn’t actually true man, yeah the din might be the same number but the springs are totally different. Also, safety should any day be more important to you than what you want ur bindings look like. There’s two types of people, people who buy pivots for the acc safety reasons, and people that just want the clout for having them and being a “rad” park skier with pivots. Like I’m not trying to be a dick be think of the reality of this. They aren’t meant to work together mechanically so I would personally stay away from this.

animatorYou can technically do anything you won’t but no shop that’s worth anything will test that, it’s completely illegal for them to do so unless they want to be shut down

dwt802I can also vouch for the fact most ski shops won't mount 2 different bindings on the same skis.

s.buchs143This isn’t actually true man, yeah the din might be the same number but the springs are totally different. Also, safety should any day be more important to you than what you want ur bindings look like. There’s two types of people, people who buy pivots for the acc safety reasons, and people that just want the clout for having them and being a “rad” park skier with pivots. Like I’m not trying to be a dick be think of the reality of this. They aren’t meant to work together mechanically so I would personally stay away from this.

collin.zecherWell then fuck it. Send it. You got our advice. Personally I’m gonna go and mount some bindings up. Thinking an attack toe with a pivot heel and then on the right ski a jester pro heel with a Salomon shift toe. I’m gonna need brakes though. Any ideas?

collin.zecherWell then fuck it. Send it. You got our advice. Personally I’m gonna go and mount some bindings up. Thinking an attack toe with a pivot heel and then on the right ski a jester pro heel with a Salomon shift toe. I’m gonna need brakes though. Any ideas?

Profahoben_212I mean yeah you can definitely do it. Properly setting din is going to be fucked and I see absolutely no reason to be riding an 18 din toe if you only ride at 8.5. seems like a ton of overkill to me.

shin-bangWhoever said it won’t work, is retarded and has no experience. I hate it when people just blurt something out.


the 14 and 18 heel pieces are identical, just a different internal spring, and din indicator.
there are numerous pieces of info to confirm this.


IVE USED 14 heels with 18 toes. I’ve released fine and have had no issues.



Now that that’s cleared up,

Op, now this is just a matter of din. If you’re riding above an 8, and want the durability, go for the 18s. More expensive and more weight tho. having owned multiple pairs of each I’d say the 18s are worth it if your gonna grow and your skiing is gonna progress.

**This post was edited on Jan 31st 2020 at 12:42:37pm

LadleHammyFinally someone who had a brain . Thank you

-eREKTion-This thread is way longer than necessary. OP is a freaking beater who cares too much about binding color. Just wait for 15’s dipshit, get the gold or black ones in the Forza 2.0 is unbearable.

animatorThe spring in the toe piece is what makes the difference though. Granted, an 8 DIN on a P14 toe piece and P18 toe piece are numerically the same, but the springs are compressed differently due to their difference in length and strength.
TO SUMMARIZE: this is possible and you can absolutely do it. The point that people (myself included) are trying to make, is that legally, shops are not legally permitted to work on mismatched bindings.

-eREKTion-This thread is way longer than necessary. OP is a freaking beater who cares too much about binding color. Just wait for 15’s dipshit, get the gold or black ones in the Forza 2.0 is unbearable.

LadleHammyThanks for the colors dckhead I knew them this summer when you were still jerking off on your pool. Watch your mouth homo