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Marker Jester a good idea for upgrade?

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crzyskier311xxx
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I currently own the Old Rossignol Axial 100 and power 120 (Axial 1 not 2).  I have owned both bindings for a few years now and I get the feeling by the looks of them that one of em (or both) will break on me soon.

I love the bindings, but since they don't make em anymore, I was looking at purchasing the Jesters for my next binding.

Think this is a good idea for a binding upgrade?  I have tried the old s912 and did not seem to care for it, and i really dont trust the new 3 hole toepiece on the Z12s (I do tech work in my shop and that front screw really doesn't ever seem too secure).  I havent tried the new Axial 2 bindings, but the heel housing just doesnt seem as great as my old axials.

Price is not an issue since I work at a shop and get a great deal.  I just need opnions from people who have compared the bindings that are out there on the market right now.  im willing to hear what people have to say about the STH 12 or 16 Salomons as well.

Mar 3 2008 10:35PM
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Piste.Off
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ive heard tons of people that love theirs but the first time i used a pair i broke the toe from a upward ejection. and a 16 din bindings made of plastic just doesnt make sense
Mar 3 2008 10:41PM
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weallski
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isnt the sth 12 the same toe as the z12?
Mar 3 2008 10:41PM
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cobra_commander
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I am still trying to figure out the idea behind a plastic 16 din binding too.
Mar 3 2008 10:44PM
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crzyskier311xxx
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Ya the whole plastic housing is kinda odd, I carry the binding at my store and have examined it thoroughly and it sorta reminds be of the Rossis but with a smaller toepiece (and no turntable obviously).  Im not too crazy on my skis I only rock like an 8.5 din and only usually hit maybe a max of 40-45 ft kickers (on a good day lol).
Mar 3 2008 10:45PM
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crzyskier311xxx
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ya the sth 12 does look like it would have the same toepiece (i havent seen it personally so i dont know).
Mar 3 2008 10:47PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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I love mine.  Haven't had the chance to test them on the gnar shit though.
Mar 3 2008 11:06PM
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weallski
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its a binding.... you skied on it


"OOOO ya last week i skied some gnar shit and my bindings were super gnar"
Mar 3 2008 11:10PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Don't be a fucking spaz.

I meant i haven't ripped sick bc lines and dropped big cliffs with them.  I've taken it fairly easy so far.
Mar 3 2008 11:16PM
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liaosongfang
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gnar gnar gnar.  anyway, i like mine a lot so far.  pretty stoked on them actually.  ridden pc's park, stomped (and fallen) switch in the bc, and ya.  they seem to be doing well.  the plastic doesn't seem to be an issue.
Mar 4 2008 12:23AM
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ogfeez
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prob from all that titanium backing it up, nice
Mar 4 2008 1:59AM
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slottyboom
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LOL
Mar 4 2008 2:04AM
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PacificRimJob
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They actually work pretty well from what I hear...

Although.. turning it to 16 is probably a bad idea.. if you're going to be going over about 13 with these bindings, you might as well just get FKS/Marker Comp/STH/VIST816
Mar 4 2008 4:27AM
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crzyskier311xxx
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naw i definately wont be going over 13.  my din will be at about a 9-10
Mar 4 2008 7:26PM
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