Looking for an AT binding

[awf170]

I know its tough, but maybe theres a hope one of you is going to get a new pair this year and looking to unload your old pair, or something like that. Has to be something that I can use alpine boots with. And my boot sole length is 310mm, so it would have be in a med.

[riverc0il]

ebay.

there's a freeride on there right now that's up to $300 and reserve not met. that model is at least two years old, so the seller is going to make a profit on a used piece of equipment! WOW. talk about equipment holding it's value! might as well buy a new one depending on where that guy's reserve is.

there are a lot more options on a search for naxo, but make sure to ask the seller which vintage they are as the first run had a lot of breakage issues.

given how expensive those suckers have gotten and how in demand AT bindings are becoming, it's going to be hard to find a good deal on bindings. especially when people can get away with selling models from two years ago at a profit, damn.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by riverc0il

ebay.

there's a freeride on there right now that's up to $300 and reserve not met. that model is at least two years old, so the seller is going to make a profit on a used piece of equipment! WOW. talk about equipment holding it's value! might as well buy a new one depending on where that guy's reserve is.

there are a lot more options on a search for naxo, but make sure to ask the seller which vintage they are as the first run had a lot of breakage issues.

given how expensive those suckers have gotten and how in demand AT bindings are becoming, it's going to be hard to find a good deal on bindings. especially when people can get away with selling models from two years ago at a profit, damn.

Ohh, Ive been looking at ebay a ton lately. No really good deals. I found new freerides for $325 at some website(forget the name), which is a pretty good deal. If I cant find any really good deals I think Ill just wait for christmas. I did get skis off ebay though yesterday, so i got one of 3 steps down(1. skis, 2. bindings, 3. skins) For skis I got brand new 168 Inspired Bigs(aka 8800's) for $150 Atleast if I cant find any bindings I can probably just re-sell them for the same price or more.

[riverc0il]

holy crap, nice find. i have the inspired bigs on my freeride setup and it's just a sick sick setup. love turning em. the bonus is they are really pretty skis just to look at. would hate to lose them in the snow on a powder day though

[salida]

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...ml?id=3Q3gk5Fa

cheap skins

[awf170]

Originally Posted by salida

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/BLD0234/c1/s2/Ascension-Nylon-ClipFix-Skins.html?id=3Q3gk5Fa

cheap skins

thanks.

So far here is the best deal I found for binding.
http://store.yahoo.com/bittersweetge...cdiamfree.html
Free shipping too. Still too expensive though. I think my best bet is just try to find some on TGR's gear swap.

[awf170]

Hey steve you got these, right?
http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...swatch=BLD0234
If so, how do they fit on your skis. I was looking at the reviews and it looked like a bunch of people had problems with them.

[riverc0il]

nope, i have the G3's. work great and no complaints. the G3 and BD ascension are the one's to pick from. i think BD now has a clip version similar to the G3 if i am not mistaken? not a bad price. you'll want to pick the size that matches your tip measurement. a few mm's smaller (e.g. 120 skin for a 122 tip) is fine because you shave a few mm's anyways to fit your ski. but too many mm's smaller and you'll loose coverage, you can always cut a larger skin down.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by riverc0il

you'll want to pick the size that matches your tip measurement. a few mm's smaller (e.g. 120 skin for a 122 tip) is fine because you shave a few mm's anyways to fit your ski. but too many mm's smaller and you'll loose coverage, you can always cut a larger skin down.

I was going to get the 110mm, thats what they recomended. And the big is a 119mm tip right, so minus the edges and it should be almost a perfect fit.

[awf170]

hey, i got another question(well actually 2). In the new skiing mag it says to mount the top piece on the freerides without its plastic shoe to get more ramp angle. That doesnt really make sense to me, I know you dont want the front of your foot to be higher than the back, but I think if that came with the binding there is obviosly a reason for it.
Also were did you mount you inspired bigs and did you like it. I heard -2cm was the best.