Binding and ski advice

Honestly go with the 176 length if you do end up getting the punx, and for any other different ski its about a good length. Its pretty easy to adjust to weight and length after a few rides into the season, and about 1/4-1/2 way into the season they will feel like you went with the smaller option anyway, and for an experience skier the 170 will just feel a little overpowered imo.

Pay the extra money and get pivots/FKS. It's worth it

http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-bindings/look-pivot-12-2015.aspx

36ChambersOfWuPay the extra money and get pivots/FKS. It's worth it

http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-bindings/look-pivot-12-2015.aspx

OK, what is better with those bindings? Not trying to be impolite or anything, but just considering people really seem to like the Mojo's I don't see what is better with the pivots.

ErkolioOK, what is better with those bindings? Not trying to be impolite or anything, but just considering people really seem to like the Mojo's I don't see what is better with the pivots.

You you know how you said sorry for making noob mistakes? Well now is the time to apologize (I am not getting salty l, just informing you sternly). Look Pivots and Rossingol FKS (they are exact same) are the best freeride/freestyle bindings the world has ever seen. Why? Because the have more elastic travel than any other binding. This allows for the best possible release. And mojos are bad. The only other binding worth looking at is jesters/griffons or STHs But the only reason I don't ski exclusively pivots is because I tour so I have some guardians in my lineup but. Pivots are actually the best binding on the market period.

36ChambersOfWuYou you know how you said sorry for making noob mistakes? Well now is the time to apologize (I am not getting salty l, just informing you sternly). Look Pivots and Rossingol FKS (they are exact same) are the best freeride/freestyle bindings the world has ever seen. Why? Because the have more elastic travel than any other binding. This allows for the best possible release. And mojos are bad. The only other binding worth looking at is jesters/griffons or STHs But the only reason I don't ski exclusively pivots is because I tour so I have some guardians in my lineup but. Pivots are actually the best binding on the market period.

Haha ok, thank you!

36ChambersOfWuYou you know how you said sorry for making noob mistakes? Well now is the time to apologize (I am not getting salty l, just informing you sternly). Look Pivots and Rossingol FKS (they are exact same) are the best freeride/freestyle bindings the world has ever seen. Why? Because the have more elastic travel than any other binding. This allows for the best possible release. And mojos are bad. The only other binding worth looking at is jesters/griffons or STHs But the only reason I don't ski exclusively pivots is because I tour so I have some guardians in my lineup but. Pivots are actually the best binding on the market period.

Please do not listen to this guy. He does not know what he is talking about and has blindly jumped onto the FKS/Pivot hype train.

The Head Mojo 15's are an excellent binding and if you look through the forums and reviews here discussing the Mojo 15's you'll see that they're a highly appreciated binding. For $130 you won't find a better binding, period.
Have a look at some of the reviews:
https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/4147/MPH37XFWfgZvhqZF.97
https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/3646/Q5QJZu46M0rzlRk9.97

Some other bindings I'd recommend at your height, weight, and ability include: Salmon STH2 13's, Tyrolia Attack 13's, and maybe Marker Jesters, I'd only buy the Jesters if you can get a super good deal on them. I personally ride Salomon STH2 13's and I've never had any issues with them, smooth release, excellent durability, and lots of adjustability.
If you crash in properly adjusted STH2, Attacks, FKS, Mojos, or Jesters the chances of injuring your self is probably equal as they're all high quality bindings.

Also people here on this website have this idea in their head that FKS/Pivot are the holy grail of ski bindings because of their pivoting heel (the pivoting heel isn't actually a safety feature). They never seem to acknowledge the flaws of the bindings primarily related to the brakes, don't get me wrong FKS are excellent bindings and heaps of people love them but they do come with some issues that newer bindings such as Attacks and STH2 have fixed.
These issues include:
- Expensive brakes about $75 a piece
- Weak brakes, the arms will inevitably get messed up especially if you're landing switch
- Brakes that a pain in the ass to change
- Poor adjustability, you can't slide the heel nearly as far as you can on newer bindings, so if you ever change boot sizes you'll probably end up having to remount the skis. They also don't have adjustments such as toe height and toe wing.
- Some people find that trying to click into them is annoying in deep snow

Again don't get wrong here, I'm not hating on FKS or Pivots, if you can find a really good deal on a pair of FKS 14's you won't go wrong and they'll serve you well.

As for ski length definitely go with the 176cm, you could even go a size up to 182cm if you're planning on putting a lot of weight on or if you're planning on hitting the bigger features in the park but you say you're just learning so sticking to 176cm would probably be the best choice. The Punx's are a good and reliable ski.

NegromancerPlease do not listen to this guy. He does not know what he is talking about and has blindly jumped onto the FKS/Pivot hype train.

The Head Mojo 15's are an excellent binding and if you look through the forums and reviews here discussing the Mojo 15's you'll see that they're a highly appreciated binding. For $130 you won't find a better binding, period.
Have a look at some of the reviews:
https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/4147/MPH37XFWfgZvhqZF.97
https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/3646/Q5QJZu46M0rzlRk9.97

Some other bindings I'd recommend at your height, weight, and ability include: Salmon STH2 13's, Tyrolia Attack 13's, and maybe Marker Jesters, I'd only buy the Jesters if you can get a super good deal on them. I personally ride Salomon STH2 13's and I've never had any issues with them, smooth release, excellent durability, and lots of adjustability.
If you crash in properly adjusted STH2, Attacks, FKS, Mojos, or Jesters the chances of injuring your self is probably equal as they're all high quality bindings.

Also people here on this website have this idea in their head that FKS/Pivot are the holy grail of ski bindings because of their pivoting heel (the pivoting heel isn't actually a safety feature). They never seem to acknowledge the flaws of the bindings primarily related to the brakes, don't get me wrong FKS are excellent bindings and heaps of people love them but they do come with some issues that newer bindings such as Attacks and STH2 have fixed.
These issues include:
- Expensive brakes about $75 a piece
- Weak brakes, the arms will inevitably get messed up especially if you're landing switch
- Brakes that a pain in the ass to change
- Poor adjustability, you can't slide the heel nearly as far as you can on newer bindings, so if you ever change boot sizes you'll probably end up having to remount the skis. They also don't have adjustments such as toe height and toe wing.
- Some people find that trying to click into them is annoying in deep snow

Again don't get wrong here, I'm not hating on FKS or Pivots, if you can find a really good deal on a pair of FKS 14's you won't go wrong and they'll serve you well.

As for ski length definitely go with the 176cm, you could even go a size up to 182cm if you're planning on putting a lot of weight on or if you're planning on hitting the bigger features in the park but you say you're just learning so sticking to 176cm would probably be the best choice. The Punx's are a good and reliable ski.

Not saying what you are saying is wrong but, I work in a ski shop (doesn't mean I know everything or anything) but I have personally seen some mojos and adrenalines come off the tester with horrible test results. I personally don't trust either brand with my knees

NegromancerPlease do not listen to this guy. He does not know what he is talking about and has blindly jumped onto the FKS/Pivot hype train.

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36ChambersOfWu**ANSWER TO THE BIG AMOUNT OF TEXT, WORKS IN A SKI SHOP**

Thank you both for your help, I think I'm going with the Mojo's.

ErkolioThank you both for your help, I think I'm going with the Mojo's.

As long as you get them set up by a good ski shop you'll be golden. Can't beat a mostly metal 15 DIN binding for $130.

The mojo should be alright. $130 is a decent deal for a 15 din binder with metal. I have attack 13s and pivot 13s.

Attacks: Last very long, don't look beat to shit after a season, easy brake replacement/cheap brakes, sleek look, easy to clip into, low stack height on skis, cheaper than FKS/Pivots (mojo are made by same brand. Head, Amplid, Armada, 4FRNT and a few other companies rebrand them or rebranded them in the past)

Pivots: Chip to shit after a season, brakes are a bitch, hard step in especially in deeper snow, low star height and great elastic, smooth pop out. The only thing i like better is the releases in here. Really not much more special than anything else. Im gonna pick up another pair of attacks or sth2 when my pivots rip to shreds.