Bindings and DIN *need advice*

I ski STH2 13's and they're great. Lots of adjustability, durable, smooth releases, and just a solid binding overall. No problems so far after skiing 6+ months on them.

FKS 120's are also good but they have expensive brakes ($75) which are difficult to replace and they lack adjustability compared to other bindings. Also some people find that they're difficult to put on in soft snow due to the pivoting heel.

I used to own a pair of Look PX12's and they did well most of the time, however I found that on heavy switch landings the heel would release and the brake would blow up into two pieces (this happened multiple times even though they were set up properly). Also when spinning super hard the toe piece would release from the side. They're a good binding but I would avoid them if she's planning on skiing a lot of park.

Don't buy Marker Squires. Cheap plastic kids binding.
Marker Griffons are better than the Squires but I don't think they're quite up to the standard of FKS and STH2's.

I would get the sth just because they are the easiest to step into. Make her day easy. i am also an sth fanboi

I would imagine that the px would also work well but have never ridden them.

I think markers and pivots are both kind of a pain to step into, but I am lightweight (~57 kg) and wear a small boot (287 bsl)

I think you thinking to aggressively, I would put her in the look spx 12s or the salomon z12 ti.

At that din, she isn't going to have issues, but being set to 5 may make it on the TO LOW DIN TO RIDE scale. I would go with a different binding.

The Salomon Z12 is a great beginner/intimidate binding, and with her height and weight she can ski it now problem.

I know this says marker, but here is a good way to tell what her dins should be: (Go down one from the box you hit for intermediate, one more down for advanced)

z12/10s/squires/griffons will be more then fine. I would worry more about having a low din range than a high one. A lighter binding will make her life easier too, not to mention she wont be complaining when carry the skis to the hill. If she is just starting out, ease of use and weight would be my biggest concerns, not if they will hold her in doing a nosebutter 9.

safarisamAt that din, she isn't going to have issues, but being set to 5 may make it on the TO LOW DIN TO RIDE scale. I would go with a different binding.

What the hell are you talking about?

FKS120 is 4-12 DIN.

Go with PX12's or Pivot 12's and call it a day. Both are excellent bindings. Simple, durable, and reliable. The Pivot especially. That binding design has been around for decades for good reason.

rozboonWhat the hell are you talking about?

FKS120 is 4-12 DIN.

Oops my bad. For some reason I had it in my head that it was a differ binding. my bad.