What binding for 6"3 190lb intermediate park oriented skiier

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What binding for 6"3 190lb intermediate park oriented skiier

webstar5

Posts: 4 - Karma: 21

Mar 12 2015 9:24AM

I was wondering which affordable binding I should grab for a new pair of skis. I'm 6'3 190 and an intermediate skier.

I usually have my din set at 8. Would the Marker Free Ten work?

Any other options? I'm trying not to break the bank if possible.

Thanks guys.

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Caucasian_Asian

Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665

Mar 12 2015 9:47AM

The Free 10 would work, but it wouldn't be the binding I would choose for you.

I would get a pair of HEAD GTO 15s from Levelnine sports instead. It's based off of their 15-DIN metal race binding, but it has a DIN range from 5 to 15, so you would be perfect in it.

They're cheap and durable.

http://www.levelninesports.com/Head-Gto-15-Ski-Bindings

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webstar5

Posts: 4 - Karma: 21

Mar 12 2015 9:53AM

Isn't the idea of a park binding to get you lower to the skis. Those ones seem race oriented and pretty high up.

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webstar5

Posts: 4 - Karma: 21

Mar 12 2015 9:59AM

They also weigh 4 pounds more!

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Caucasian_Asian

Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665

Mar 12 2015 10:00AM

Bindings are bindings. Just like alpine boots are alpine boots.

The best bindings on the market started out as race bindings. Some people like to be a little lower on their skis, but I doubt that you'll notice a difference.

The reason I recommended those is that the Free 10 is a bag of garbage. The GTO 15 is THE BEST bang for your buck binding on the market. Period. You will not find a better binding for $100.

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supersquid

Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,545

Mar 12 2015 12:06PM

Rossignol fks 180s marker jesters or salomon sth 16s your a big guy what din do you ski at

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supersquid

Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,545

Mar 12 2015 12:07PM

DuckonquackRossignol fks 180s marker jesters or salomon sth 16s your a big guy what din do you ski at

Nvm about the din haha didn't read fully

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wolterhood

Posts: 32 - Karma: 44

Mar 12 2015 12:34PM

rossi 120 axial 3 bindings, rossi fks 180 is overkill for you.

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