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That time again... New bindings.

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GibbonCusec
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Hello.

So, it's that time again getting new ski bindings. I am a pretty aggressive skier and I like to ride in powder aswell as having fun in the park. I have broken many marker bindings in the past, and not going back to those anymore.

I'm 5'11 feet tall (180cm) and weight about 165lbs (75kg) my weight is going to raise due to heavy gym training.

Current skis are K2 Domains.

I've heard some great things about the sth2 wtr line and I think i'm going to pick these now the important question would be should I put a little more money and get the one with max 16 din setting? Now of course i'm not going to ride with this din setting but the 16 model has all metal housing instead of the 13 with all plastic.

Quick answers would be appreciated!

Happy skiing!
Jan 24 2016 4:11PM
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Jaybrtn
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fks 140/180 all day.
Jan 24 2016 4:18PM
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camstain
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Jaybrtnfks 140/180 all day.


This. They're pretty much bulletproof and whenever I break a heel piece I give them to my local shop and they send it in to get it fixed for free. I've been riding my 180's for 6 seasons, beating on them the whole time.
Jan 24 2016 5:26PM
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shin-bang
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camstainThis. They're pretty much bulletproof and whenever I break a heel piece I give them to my local shop and they send it in to get it fixed for free. I've been riding my 180's for 6 seasons, beating on them the whole time.


180s are bombproof. as for op, what din are you currently riding. i went from about a 10.5/11 din on my fks to a 12 on my sth2 16s in order to stay in. both are killer bindings. fks brakes are expensive and a hassle to replace. i just bent the piss out my sth brake the other day and bent it back no problem, however when i bent my fks brake last year, they didnt seem as beefy. so just something to consider when buying fks op.
Jan 24 2016 5:48PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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GibbonCusecI've heard some great things about the sth2 wtr line and I think i'm going to pick these now the important question would be should I put a little more money and get the one with max 16 din setting? Now of course i'm not going to ride with this din setting but the 16 model has all metal housing instead of the 13 with all plastic.

Quick answers would be appreciated!

Happy skiing!


The 16 does not have an all metal housing.

Get a binding that your release setting works for.
Jan 24 2016 9:26PM
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shin-bang
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Caucasian_AsianThe 16 does not have an all metal housing.

Get a binding that your release setting works for.


Yea definatly not all metal. But don't they have slightly more metal in both toe and heel than the sth 13?
Jan 24 2016 9:31PM
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Negromancer
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The STH2 16's do have more metal than the 13's. However I've been riding on STH2 13's for the past year and they've been great, no durability issues at all. The plastic used is very strong and durable.

The STH2 13/16's are excellent bindings and I'd highly recommend them. You say you're an aggressive skier and are planning on putting on weight so I'd go with the 16 DIN version. However if money is an issue then the 13's should still be good especially if you ride at a DIN of 9 or below.
Jan 24 2016 11:30PM
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yungsteeze
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sal sth, rossi fks, and look pivots are all good options. higher din usually equates to a more durable binding, but you dont want to be too close to the extremes of the din range.
Jan 25 2016 12:26AM
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KravtZ
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My attack 13's are absolute beasts no complains with them. Axial 2's...while a bit cheaper also have never given me any issues bessides a pair of breaks breaking once
Jan 25 2016 11:12AM
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Matthew.maz15
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been using pivots for the past 3 years, had both 12s and 14s, best bindings ever. no issues, no worries. do yourself a favor and buy them!!! hahaha
Jan 25 2016 3:05PM
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japanada
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The only STH all metal bindings are the STH Steels. While those are bomber and tank-like they also weigh a ton. Even more than the FKS180s, not to mention they are hard to find for a good price. Whereas FKSs are available everywhere and for around $200 you can easily pick up a pretty minty used pair.

If you normally ride at a 10/11+, Id go with the 180s.
Jan 25 2016 6:27PM
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saskskier
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I'm 6'4 and 285ish lbs and my 4frnt Deadbolt 18's and Attack 16's have never once failed me in the 4/2 years (respectively) I've had them. If/when the time comes for me to replace them, it will be with another 4frnt/Tyrolia/Head binding.
Jan 25 2016 7:06PM
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GibbonCusec
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Thank you everybody for the great answers!

And sorry no I didn't mean that the STH2 WTR 16 has full metal housing. I meant that it has more metal parts that the smaller version 13.

I decided to pick the STH2 WTR 16 bindings for my K2 Domains, and future skis. Been hearing too much good things about these bindings!

Have a great day everybody! :-)
Jan 26 2016 3:39AM
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