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What binding would work best?

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Arbor
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I'm thinking of getting a 2013 line chronic, I weigh about 200 Ib am about 6' tall and looking for something that isn't to expensive. Right now, I'm thinking of going with a marker griffin. Is this a good combo, and if not is there a better binding out there for about the same price or less? All help is appreciated!
Feb 23 2013 1:43AM
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bnewbs6
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I think your a bit too heavy for griffons.
Feb 23 2013 1:46AM
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Arbor
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Then what else would work that's in the lower price range?
Feb 23 2013 2:07AM
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will_powder
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http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/atomic-ffg-14-team-100mm-brakes.aspx#image=58092/305178/atomic-ffg-14-team-ski-bindings-100mm-brakes-2013-front.jpg
Feb 23 2013 2:09AM
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Arbor
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Would 14 over 13 max din be worth the extra cash?
Feb 23 2013 2:13AM
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corona
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even at 200 pounds you'd have to be a damn aggressive rider to be worried about din in the 13/14 range.
Feb 23 2013 2:15AM
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Arbor
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That's what I was thinking, cause I'm only going to have the din at like 11 tops
Feb 23 2013 2:18AM
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Arbor
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Cause I race GS really agrrssively at 10 on my markers
Feb 23 2013 2:19AM
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myllhouse
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if you max out the din on a binding it will break.

buy a salomon 16 or look pivot 18 and set it at 12
Feb 23 2013 2:42AM
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will_powder
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no go to a shop have them do the din and then work you way up din point by din point. Don't take din advice from a rando on the net - you'll end up with a blown knee
Feb 23 2013 2:44AM
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Arbor
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My plan originally was to go marker griffons and set them at 10
Feb 23 2013 2:54AM
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OG_Loc
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get the atomic ffg 14's those are perfect and an amazing price.
Feb 23 2013 3:19AM
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OG_Loc
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dub post, get over it. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Feb 23 2013 3:20AM
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iffe
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No sir, you are not qualified to give any DIN advice to anyone over the internet. Nobody is.


To the OP: It's not about DIN, it's about durability of the binding. Our sport puts a lot of abuse on the bindings: releases while skiing switch, releases upon high-impact landings, bindings hitting a rail and so on. The problem with Griffons is that they're known for their plastic construction and not known for their durability. Buying them will cost more money in the long run, because they will likely break.

The sad truth is, you're going to have to spend more money. More durable alternatives: Salomon STH 14 Driver (only the Driver version is worth buying), Marker Jester (upgraded construction with more metal, compared to Griffon), Look Pivot 14/Rossignol FKS 140 (same thing. legendary binding known for their durability).

Personally I have Jesters and two pairs of Pivot 14s. Aside from breaking the brakes of the Jesters a few times (happens on every binding really), they've held up really well.

Think of durable bindings as an investment: skis come and go, but your heavy-duty bindings hold up and you just mount them on the new pairs. My Jesters are on their fourth season now, and as strong as ever. My older pair of Pivots are on their third season, and third pair of skis now. Also good as new. I'm betting they both have another four seasons in them, especially the Pivots. That's 7-8 years with a single pair of bindings. The Griffons can't do that.
Feb 23 2013 3:28AM
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Arbor
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Really helpful, thanks man!
Feb 23 2013 3:40AM
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Arbor
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All were 300, about, but the Salomon STH 14 Drive. which i found was 200 on evo. earlier, someone mentioned Atomic FFG 14. I also found these were 200, would you suggest it?
Feb 23 2013 4:01AM
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iffe
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I'd go with the Salomon then. I'm not sure if the FFG 14 has the Driver toe piece. If yes, then it's pretty much the same thing.
Feb 23 2013 4:04AM
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OG_Loc
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sth driver and ffg team are the same binding

Feb 23 2013 4:05AM
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OG_Loc
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sth driver and ffg team are the same binding

Feb 23 2013 4:05AM
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OG_Loc
Posts: 428 - Karma: 2,085
sth driver and ffg team are the same binding

Feb 23 2013 4:05AM
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OG_Loc
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sth driver and ffg team are the same binding

Feb 23 2013 4:05AM
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SloanKettering
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look px12. best binding ever
Feb 23 2013 9:23AM
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Arbor
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I think I'm going with the Salomon STH 14 Driver, it sounds good ands a good price for me!
Feb 23 2013 12:54PM
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7springsprod
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This. It gargles my marbles so hard when people dont know what type of binding they should buy yet know what DIN they need.
Feb 23 2013 1:30PM
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Arbor
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I'm basing it off the din in my other bindings
Feb 23 2013 1:34PM
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