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Rossi Super 7 - Binding Dilemma?

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tetuanrp
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Buying this years Super 7's online, given two options of bindings:
* Axial 2 120 XXL Bindings
* Marker Griffon Binding

Does it make a big difference - haven't shopped for bindings in a bit? I'm 175, advanced/expert skier (big GS groomer turns, hard charging in pow, like my park airs now and then).

Price ends up being similar. I sort of dig the look of the Griffon's, but I'm looking for functionality difference if any.

First post - thanks in advance!
Feb 26 2013 2:44PM 2 0
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TheClap.
Posts: 21635 - Karma: 3,948
are you dead set on those two? Id fully suggest neither of them.
Feb 26 2013 2:46PM 0 0
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radish
Posts: 405 - Karma: 346
buy something made of metal, also gear talk
Feb 26 2013 2:53PM 0 0
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DaysToCome
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i would try and get something beefier. if you charge hard both of these bindings will probably break on you
Feb 26 2013 3:01PM 0 0
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tetuanrp
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Got it - thanks guys. I was just looking on ebay and they have the option of buying with bindings.

Could always just buy without and get my own.
Feb 26 2013 6:16PM 0 0
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LukasSchroeder
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Either go w/ griffons or go to local store/online
Feb 26 2013 6:32PM 0 0
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No.Quarter
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Never ever ever buy skis with bindings already mounted online.
Feb 26 2013 6:34PM 0 0
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freestyler540
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Dont get this year's super 7, if you havent already bought them. The 2012-2013's are insanely heavy, shaky on any harder surfaces and cant do tricks. Get next year's model.They are ugly, but they float nicely, got rid of the twin and made it early rise and removed the wood on the camber. I prefer those skis.

for bindings, your choices are ok. I like the Look Px12 jib and I use the Marker Baron 13 on my Super 7s. I busted a rossignol axial 12 on the footpiece.
Feb 26 2013 7:25PM 0 0
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NEGRO_CYCLOPS
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The 2013 super 7s are marginally heavier than the S7s and I've held one in either hand before saying this. If you think the S7 is too heavy, then that's another story.

The super 7 is supposed to be a heavier, stiffer, more durable ski for the bigger guys that think the S7 is too soft. I can't speak on that matter, because I'm only 155. At your weight, I think the S7 could work very well for you, but if you really want a charging ski, go with the super 7.

The S7 and Super 7 are both not meant to be a hard surface ski, if you want that, look at the S3, so that point is moot.

As far as bindings go, I'd go with Look Pivot 14s or Rossi FKS 140s, whichever you can get cheaper, as they're the exact same binding. I don't think you'd have any durability issues with those.
Feb 26 2013 11:20PM 0 0
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dan4060
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You could also go to tech talk on TGR.  More people over there ski those sorts of skis, so you might get some good feedback.
Feb 26 2013 11:49PM 0 0
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minihef
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Nope. If he really wants a charging ski he should go with the Squad 7.
Feb 27 2013 11:50AM 0 0
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NEGRO_CYCLOPS
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We'll, there's tons of other charging skis out there, I was just speaking of the two mentioned in this thread. But yeah, OP decide what kind of ski you really want, the Squad 7 is a good choice as well, but has different sidecut than the S7 and is a lot less than ideal if you intend to ski groomers with them at any point. Either way, I'll let heavier people weigh in on this because the super 7 is way too stiff for me.
Feb 27 2013 2:08PM 0 0
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jon@wh2o
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get the binding with the widest footprint mounting width possible. Carving on fat skis will just torque the binding out of the ski if the mounting point is too far from the edges
Feb 28 2013 10:29PM 0 0
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 520
if you are charging, you should def buy neither binding. At a minimum you should be looking at the STH14 driver/FFG 14 driver, look p14/rossi fks 140 or tyrolia peak/ 4rnt deadbolt/ head mojo 15.
Mar 1 2013 12:01AM 0 0
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