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High or low din bindings?

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chazz.
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Ok so i need some bindings for my 07/08 anthems, im looking at the look p18s with the turntable heel, seems like it would be a good binding because of the high DIN and steel construction. But they run like 300 bucks, and i dont know if my din needs to be that high or not. im 6' 2" and 165 pounds, and i think if i get like salomon bindings the din will be too low. what din range would you suggest for like, some park and all around shredding?
Nov 2 2007 12:41PM
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japanada
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look px12, fks 120, sth 12, jesters. I fact that you are making a post about which bindings to get, leads me to believe that you have no need whatsoever for a binding with a din of over 12.
Nov 2 2007 12:51PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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You don't need anything over 12 for park for your size, maybe 14 if you must. (which I assume you'll be skiing with Anthems).
Nov 2 2007 1:04PM
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Sharko
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Jester is DIN 16 and they are waaaaay expensive, but those others are good picks
Nov 2 2007 2:36PM
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Aenigma
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Haha, I'm not going to tell you what to set your DIN at.  My only question is:  What do you usually have it on?  I'm about your size and can get away with 12 DIN bindings, but I know there's lots of super gnarly guys who are way better than me and need higher retention.  But really the only deciding factor of what DIN range you need is whatever your DIN needs to be, not what other people think it should be.
Nov 2 2007 3:38PM
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skiP.E.I.
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I'm 6' and 170 lbs and I have my din set at 8. I ski all mountain, park and alot of jibbing behind the hockey rink because tehres really not much snow here.
Nov 2 2007 4:48PM
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chazz.
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i usually have them on 12 and pop out a lot
Nov 2 2007 6:35PM
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Silence
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maybe look at some STH12's
Nov 2 2007 6:58PM
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Aenigma
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If they're the Spherical Salomons or Markers then that tends to happen.  If not, then you probably could use a 15-18 DIN binding.  If you look around it's not hard to find FKS 185's for around $200, or if you're willing to buy used they can be had for around $150.  However, since you have to ask if you need this sort of binding I think it would be good to make sure you have forward pressure and  toe height adjustments correct on the bindings you currently have.  Usually if you need something like this, you don't have to ask.
Nov 2 2007 7:13PM
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poofartpee
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Ummm i rode my bindings at 10 for park and i was 5'5 and 110lbs and they popped of when I needed them too
Nov 2 2007 7:40PM
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Casey
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when you realize that your bindings won't go tight enough, you'll be really pissed off.
Nov 2 2007 8:07PM
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japanada
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but they start at 6. they cover a wide range. but they are expensive, unless you proform em.heheheheeh

Nov 2 2007 11:23PM
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Pwn.Mode
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well what din did your bindings go to before and what was the model?

i would go with the STH 16's
Nov 3 2007 12:26AM
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VTtreeskier
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I'm 6' 2 an 165 also, i have s914s for my AK Enemys, z12s for the msps, and z10s for my shitty silencers. I think park riding ya can get away fine with dins below 10 at our weight, and you definitely dont need to go above 12. Go light rather than rugged for park.
Nov 3 2007 12:32AM
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