Ski Bindings

[Dropn N]

Ths should probably be posted in the equipment thread but won't get enough responses.

So the question is what binding are you using and why? Has anybody tried the Knee binding? results? I am glad Look Pivots are back and that is what is going on my ski this year, lower DIIN setting with no prelease and mostly indestructible. No need for Marker crap

[Skeeze]

Never tried the Knee Binding and it hasn't bee tested much, but general consensus seems that it'll be good for less aggressive skiers sticking mainly to groomed runs.

[Dropn N]

Skeeze, what are you basing that on? What I have heard the Knee bindings are good if you put them up a notch or two for example if you are a DIN 12 put em on Din 14...but that makes you suspect in of itself!Just want to get reedumacated about all bindings out on the market.

[teledork]

Voile Switchback
Why? because I am a dork.

[Skeeze]

First of all, the max DIN on the burliest KneeBinding is 12. That's generally a sign it's not meant for more aggressive skiers. They're also made almost entirely out of plastic. And they're ridiculously expensive.

They seem good for protecting the ACLs less aggressive skiers on groomed runs who are prone to sitting backseat and slow-twisting falls. However, until there's a ton of positive feedback from aggressive off-piste skiers on retention and durability, you have to doubt them somewhat. Just get Look Pivots/Rossi FKS.

Also, the newer Markers aren't bad any more.

[Dropn N]

Voile Switchback
Why? because I am a dork.

Tele 1st, DORK 2nd for tellening JK Got some good news for you but you have to wait

[teledork]

Voile Switchback
Why? because I am a dork.

Tele 1st, DORK 2nd for tellening JK Got some good news for you but you have to wait

Huh?????????

[OzzyBuckeyeBluechip]

Salomon STH 16 and 14 Drivers. Simple. Solid. Always been great.

[Neil]

I ride Rossignol fks 14/15 on most of my skis and have look px 18 on my powder skis.

[mirrorball]

Pretty excited that I just ordered some Armada JJ 185's (prices are coming down - and I never could find any used).
Now I need some new bindings.

I found some Dynastar PX14's (brake = 120mm), brand new but 2009 model, for $129 at a well-known on-line outlet .

Any opinions on these? Should I really shell out $300 for FKS 140's or Look Pivots, or would these PX14's be just fine for less than half the price?

I'm 6' 180 pound advanced (not expert, but trying) skier.

Thanks!

[Neil]

You should be fine with px 14. The fks/pivot are made with a metal heel piece construction and the heel can pivot on the heel plate. I have ridden both and prefer the fks but both are great bindings.

[mirrorball]

Thanks Neil. In the end, found some brand new 2012 FKS' on ebay for $239, and bought those this morning. Now I won't have regrets the middle of next season on why I didn't spring for the bindings I really wanted...

[OzzyBuckeyeBluechip]

I just ordered some Armada JJ 185's

You will love....love.....love them! Congrats!

[Photoho]

I got the same 185 JJ's this year and never stepped into the bindings.
Timing is everything

[skibum4ever]

Yes, I bought rockered skis last July 4 weekend and only used them one day this season (but they seemed like fun!).

Let's hope for more opportunity to ski our powder skis next winter!