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2014 Salomon STH2 13 vs. 2013 Marker Griffons

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jwv
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So I'm looking into buying my next pair of skis soon, and I need some advice. I'm currently riding Line Masterminds with Marker Squires, which was my first park setup. It was a good setup for starting on, but after a season and a half, both the skis and the bindings are starting to fall apart. I am disappointed with the Squires, as it seems every time I land switch, there is a high risk of something breaking. I am looking at buying Atomic Infamous, but I am stumped on which of these bindings to get ('14 STH2 13's or '13 Griffons). I am 5'11'', 130 lbs, and ski about 80% rails. I wouldn't say I'm a super aggressive skier, but the Squires have not held up for me at all. Thanks, any help is greatly appreciated.

Also if you have another binding you can suggest for me, let me know! I'm looking for something under $230.
Jan 20 2014 5:19PM
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Session
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When in doubt...Salomon.
Jan 20 2014 5:54PM
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M1X
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I really like my STH2 bindings, and I have never had any problems with my old STH driver models or my new STH2. They feel a lot more solid than Griffons, which in my opinion does not feel as solid.

My weight is 175 pounds, aggressive skier, and have been riding STH 14, 16 and now STH2 16..
Jan 20 2014 5:55PM
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patt.
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I have had both bindings no problems with the STH yet, but broke my marker's toe pice, and a lot of people complain about markers durability.
Jan 20 2014 6:45PM
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jwv
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Thanks for all the help guys, definately seems like the STH's are the way to go. Are they a lot heavier than the Griffons? Is it overkill for a lighter guy like me to get a 13 din binding for park skiing?
Jan 20 2014 7:12PM
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HyphyHusky
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The griffons are also 13 din so you are comparing two 13 din bindings.  The sth2 shouldn't be too heavy, and the weight of the bindings isn't that important, the swing weight is more important.
Jan 20 2014 10:04PM
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srg_bchkv
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Sth's are just a half a pound heavier, you probably won't notice the weight difference.
Jan 21 2014 12:03AM
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