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Pivot 15 vs 14

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Jacob.millz
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Is it really that big of a weight difference on the 15 compared to a 14? I dont know which one to get.
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SofaKingSick
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slightly different din range, same heelpiece, different toe piece. 12s and 14s have the plastic toe piece, 15s and 18s have the metal toe

15s and 18s typically more expensive of course. heavier but more durable. what's your height weight skier type? do you trash gear and/or try to keep it for a long time?
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lukegeyer
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Jacob.millzIs it really that big of a weight difference on the 15 compared to a 14? I dont know which one to get.


15 medal 14 plastic also depends on how fat you are
2 years ago
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Icant_kfed
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280g weight difference per pair
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Jacob.millz
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lukegeyer15 medal 14 plastic also depends on how fat you are


Lukegeyer is a shitter and cant lip on b2 shitter
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KilaTsunami
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I picked the 12 cuz I’m 150lbs and like my equipment to be very lightweight. My Vs feel like nothing on my feet when I’m in the air.
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Vish-shoe
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buy the 15s so you look like you ski hard
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PimpChimpin
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You either buy 12s or 15s, 14 is useless.
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Shredsaucer
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KilaTsunamiI picked the 12 cuz I’m 150lbs and like my equipment to be very lightweight. My Vs feel like nothing on my feet when I’m in the air.


Random question but which Vs do u ride? I’m thinking about getting a pair of wets
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Jacob.millz
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PimpChimpinYou either buy 12s or 15s, 14 is useless.


I’m taking about the weight
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SofaKingSick
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Icant_kfed280g weight difference per pair


yeah (assuming the google top result was correct each time. they definitely sound right offhand)

attack 13 - 2065 a pair
pivot 14 - 2210 grams per pair
STH 13 - 2270 a pair
pivot 15 - 2490 a pair

so you can choose where you want your weight basically in ~0.5 pound steps. i wouldn't overthink it unless you know youre seriously concerned with weight. personally i can't imagine getting pivot 14s over 15s because of the weight difference
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Newsheepers
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rn pivot 12 is $162 and pivot 15 is $213 on sale just get the 15's
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Non_State_Actor
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Newsheepersrn pivot 12 is $162 and pivot 15 is $213 on sale just get the 15's

Also gold or raw which are the good colors
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Quaggy
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I measured the "height" of the different Look/FKS toe pieces and if you want the "lowest profile" binding, the 15 or 18 are your best bet.
There may only be a 0.73mm difference between how high you your boots sit when comparing the 14 to the 15, but durability also plays a role.
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KilaTsunami
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ShredsaucerRandom question but which Vs do u ride? I’m thinking about getting a pair of wets


Wets. I have attack 14s on my keys. Kinda wish I went with pivots but I got a good deal on ‘em.
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PartyBullshiit
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Newsheepersrn pivot 12 is $162 and pivot 15 is $213 on sale just get the 15's


Where are you seeing 15’s for $213?
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Newsheepers
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PartyBullshiitWhere are you seeing 15’s for $213?


corbets
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PartyBullshiit
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Newsheeperscorbets


Shit appreciate that brother. Good price. Snagged a pair.

my record was still $165 I believe from bob leisure. Those were good times.

**This post was edited on Mar 17th 2023 at 5:24:02pm
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hi_vis360
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I have 14s and 15s, biggest difference I notice is how they ski and not really the weight. The plastic toe feels a lot more elastic and surfy, the metal toe feels more locked in and inspires a lot of confidence
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Juviticus
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Only difference between 12 and 14 is the spring. 15 has different design, all metal toepiece. Pretty sure the heel also has more metal on the 15 but it's the same design as the 14. Use what's best for the DIN you ride at
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