Just got New Skis

grifftheskierHello, my name is G!

I wanted to reach out for some tips on next gear as I just bought new Rossignol Experience 84 AI 168 cm skis and am looking for a good binding/boot combo to get with them. I was looking at marker griffon 13 id bindings but did not know whether to get the 90, 110, or 120 mm bindings.

I am an advance type 3 skier that loves skiing everything. but i am looking for a binding/boot combo that pairs well with my new rossignols. I am 5'9, 165 pounds and my budget for both bindings and boots is around 600. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Where did you get the skis? The griffon would be fine, take a look at tyrolia attack 13s, Salomon STH 13, or Warden 13. You would want to 90mm brakes to fit the 84mm waist of your ski.

For boots it is always best to visit the best bootfitter in your area or near the resort where you ski. Make an appointment and plan on one to two hours. They will take measurements and assess your anatomy and bring out a couple boots to try to get a good point to start and then modify the boots if necessary to dial in the fit.

since you have a decent budget, you can do it the ideal way and go to the best bootfitter you have near you and have him/her fit you with a boot that's right for you. that's the most important part of the gear setup, really, and is responsible for how well energy is transmitted between you and your skis. don't try to guide him to a certain brand or model, what matters is that it fits you well and different brands and models have different sizing and shapes to them

as for bindings, griffons are fine, though i'm not much of a marker fan. my go-to recommendation for people asking "what bindings?" is the Tyrolia Attack 13. nice really solid binding for the money.

as for the binding size question though, if you go with the griffons, the answer is the 90. your skis have a waist of 84 and 90 is the closest fit-- that's just 3mm on each side, perfect

Thank you so much for the quick reply! this was super helpful :)

with respect to the tyrolia attack 13's, Wardens, And Solomons, would you have any preference? And should i get 90 mm breaks for all options? Thank you so much again!

mystery3Where did you get the skis? The griffon would be fine, take a look at tyrolia attack 13s, Salomon STH 13, or Warden 13. You would want to 90mm brakes to fit the 84mm waist of your ski.

For boots it is always best to visit the best bootfitter in your area or near the resort where you ski. Make an appointment and plan on one to two hours. They will take measurements and assess your anatomy and bring out a couple boots to try to get a good point to start and then modify the boots if necessary to dial in the fit.

I just looked at the Tyrolia attacks - thank you for the tip! Would the proper break size with the 84ai 168's be the 85 mm or 95 mm? thanks so much again for your help - always nice to have helpful feedback! :)

SofaKingSicksince you have a decent budget, you can do it the ideal way and go to the best bootfitter you have near you and have him/her fit you with a boot that's right for you. that's the most important part of the gear setup, really, and is responsible for how well energy is transmitted between you and your skis. don't try to guide him to a certain brand or model, what matters is that it fits you well and different brands and models have different sizing and shapes to them

as for bindings, griffons are fine, though i'm not much of a marker fan. my go-to recommendation for people asking "what bindings?" is the Tyrolia Attack 13. nice really solid binding for the money.

as for the binding size question though, if you go with the griffons, the answer is the 90. your skis have a waist of 84 and 90 is the closest fit-- that's just 3mm on each side, perfect

youre very welcome, feel free to ask whatever

yeah man, they're great affordable solid bindings

for brake size, 85 will fit your 84s best. 95 would probably be fine but would hang over the sides of your skis a tiny bit more (5mm on each side, no biggie)

https://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/tyrolia-attack-13-gw

85mm brake, good price, good binding.

Any of the other choices suggested would be fine as well, look around for a good sale on something. I did a quick search but didn't come up with any better deals than the link.

Really appreciate your help - just bought those! Happy to have found this community and looking forward to being a part of it going forward!

mystery3https://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/tyrolia-attack-13-gw

85mm brake, good price, good binding.

Any of the other choices suggested would be fine as well, look around for a good sale on something. I did a quick search but didn't come up with any better deals than the link.

grifftheskierReally appreciate your help - just bought those! Happy to have found this community and looking forward to being a part of it going forward!

hell yeah man, lots of idiots and nonsense on this site but lots of good info as well

have fun dog

grifftheskierReally appreciate your help - just bought those! Happy to have found this community and looking forward to being a part of it going forward!

SofaKingSickhell yeah man, lots of idiots and nonsense on this site but lots of good info as well

have fun dog

I see a pair of Nordica Enforcer 104 or 110 in your future OP.

mystery3I see a pair of Nordica Enforcer 104 or 110 in your future OP.

just check those out - they look awesome! Do you have a pair of them?

grifftheskierjust check those out - they look awesome! Do you have a pair of them?

No. They're well regarded though especially amongst "traditional" style skiers which I'm assuming you are based on your choice of the Rossi experience 84. I own Armada ARV 96s and 4frnt Kye 110s.