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Need help with Park binding/Ski choice!

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Alreadybenthere
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Hey guys, looking for help with a binding choice for the 2018-19 Lib tech "Backwards" ski.
Background info: I have progressed my park skiing this year to the point of throwing nat grab 5s, nat 7, Backflips, switch 3, On rails: switch ups, 270 on, pretzel out (more basic stuff on rails). Having the most fun on; medium 22-30 foot booters, and BIG transfers. Right now i ski on the 4frnt switchblade from 2016/tyrolia attack13 and Lange RX120 boot. Im a smaller guy 5"8 155 24 years old (wont be growing). Think i covered the bases can provide more info if needed.

For ski: Pretty much deciding between 2019 Lib tech backwards and the Whipit by Jskis. I am looking at these skis because they seem to have a similiar rocker/camber profile to the 4frnt, while providing more stability on the kickers (which is what im looking for my new skis to do.) I am open to suggestions on other skis, or comments on these!

Bindings: been riding tyrolia attack 13s and love them, having some issues with the brakes bending tho. Switched from pivots cuz i blew 2 pairs in a season. The attack brake lasted longer but still not 2 seasons so im open to suggestions of a similar feel less prone to bending!....If youre still reading thanks ^__^
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Apr 1 2019 1:32PM
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MaimHelp
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whipits get extremely soft.
Apr 1 2019 2:02PM
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Phillydog1
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I ride the Whipits and am also on the lighter side of things. The Lib tech backwards is definitely going to be noticeably stiffer than the Whipits. I am a little lighter than you and I find the whipits to be fine for jumps up to 40ft. That said, your jump tricks are wild so I would go for the backwards if I were you. Whipits will have more rocker and lighter, and softer. Both skis have good durability, and my whipits have minimal chipping and no edge cracks after all of this season.
Apr 1 2019 3:42PM
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Alreadybenthere
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that really helps, probably go with the backwards for skii. Do you like the tyrolias? is there a binding your partial to? im probably gonna stick with them
Apr 1 2019 4:05PM
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shin-bang
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Alreadybentherethat really helps, probably go with the backwards for skii. Do you like the tyrolias? is there a binding your partial to? im probably gonna stick with them

in a general sense.. brakes are brakes and all will break/bend if you have a heavy switch landing and eject... no matter what the binding.

As you mentioned, pivot brakes are a hassle as you have to take the whole base plate off to replace.

attacks are solid. if youre looking for a new binding though, id go sth2 13. easy to swap brakes if needed and are some of my favorite binders
Apr 1 2019 4:59PM
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Alreadybenthere
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shin-bangin a general sense.. brakes are brakes and all will break/bend if you have a heavy switch landing and eject... no matter what the binding.

As you mentioned, pivot brakes are a hassle as you have to take the whole base plate off to replace.

attacks are solid. if youre looking for a new binding though, id go sth2 13. easy to swap brakes if needed and are some of my favorite binders


Appreciate the response. I have sth2 13s on my rocker 100s by sal and I prefer the tyrolias so I’ll stay there.
Do you agree on the backwards ski for what I’m doing/going for? Open to suggestions on new skis thanks again for the read
Apr 1 2019 7:25PM
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Alreadybenthere
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Everyone is voting whipit but I’m not sure if that’s based on their preference or for me...Anyone care to comment why whipit over backwards?...appreciate you people👌🏼
Apr 1 2019 7:27PM
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Phillydog1
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Alreadybentherethat really helps, probably go with the backwards for skii. Do you like the tyrolias? is there a binding your partial to? im probably gonna stick with them

I have been riding Attack 11s(weakest model)all year and you might need to bend the brakes back after a few hard slams but other than that I have no complaints. You're big enough where the Attack 13s worth stepping up to.
Apr 1 2019 9:12PM
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Phillydog1
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AlreadybenthereEveryone is voting whipit but I’m not sure if that’s based on their preference or for me...Anyone care to comment why whipit over backwards?...appreciate you people👌🏼

The jskis will be great for rail tricks because they are light, have lots of rocker, and are pretty soft. I'm gonna be honest they were almost as soft as a friend's Vs. It really depends on if you value jump forgiveness over swingweight, swervy tricks/butters, and rail tricks. Rocker will also allow you to handle slush better, and will give you forgiveness for under rotated spins.
Apr 1 2019 9:22PM
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TheTahoeCrow
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AlreadybenthereAppreciate the response. I have sth2 13s on my rocker 100s by sal and I prefer the tyrolias so I’ll stay there.
Do you agree on the backwards ski for what I’m doing/going for? Open to suggestions on new skis thanks again for the read


Do you have pics of the STH2 13's on your Rockers? Wondering how that looks. Asking for a friend
Apr 1 2019 10:14PM
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