Need some help selecting a binding

[Glenn]

I didn't think so at first, but from the description...

Upon further review, it's just because they're white. And have pretty lettering. Like Greg's bindings.

I'll delicately hit the bumps with the Sundown crew next season. Maybe we'll talk about Oprah. :razz:

 

[Grassi21]

Trying to track my thoughts so far. The DIN on all of these go to 12, not 11, 12. The only reason I am still considering the Griffon is that it is in the same family of Marker bindings as my beloved Baron. They are also on the lower end of the weight spectrum.

Salomon Z12 Ti: $146.99, free shipping, 3.7 lbs

Marker Griffon: $172, free shipping, 4 lbs 3 oz

Head Mojo 12: $159, not sure about shipping cost, 5.01 lbs

Look PX12 Ti Lifter: $139, free shipping, 5.6 lbs

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

personally I think the watea 84 skis better with a little lift...more versatile. I've skied on them with a flat binding, demo binding (26mm of lift at toe) and a railflex system...the railflex and demo binding skied better than the flat x-14.

 

[wa-loaf]

personally I think the watea 84 skis better with a little lift...more versatile. I've skied on them with a flat binding, demo binding (26mm of lift at toe) and a railflex system...the railflex and demo binding skied better than the flat x-14.

What do you think about the 94? I was planning on getting a Griffon or Jester for them.

 

[bvibert]

You have time, I'd wait for a deal to come along on over the summer. I'm sure they're all good, I wouldn't get too hung up on the bindings.

 

[WWF-VT]

FWIW - I have Mojo 15's on my Watea 78's

 

[snowmonster]

You have time, I'd wait for a deal to come along on over the summer. I'm sure they're all good, I wouldn't get too hung up on the bindings.

I second this. Unlike skis or boots which you will need in a certain size, you can wait this out during the summer (this assumes you're not looking for an AT binding where size matters or are looking at a popular line of bindings which may run out). I'm on the binding hunt too and am slowly canvassing prices. Memorial Day starts hunting season. The internet is your friend. Happy hunting!

 

[Grassi21]

I second this. Unlike skis or boots which you will need in a certain size, you can wait this out during the summer (this assumes you're not looking for an AT binding where size matters or are looking at a popular line of bindings which may run out). I'm on the binding hunt too and am slowly canvassing prices. Memorial Day starts hunting season. The internet is your friend. Happy hunting!

you and brian do make a good point about waiting.

 

[riverc0il]

$139 for a Px12 free shipping? I wouldn't bother holding out for a better deal than that. Deals on good bindings go quick. Ain't worth trying to save $10-20 on a better deal when it is far more likely they will sell out prior to dropping the price.

 

[Greg]

$139 for a Px12 free shipping? I wouldn't bother holding out for a better deal than that. Deals on good bindings go quick. Ain't worth trying to save $10-20 on a better deal when it is far more likely they will sell out prior to dropping the price.

That's what I'm saying. And these are the TIs, 5.6 lbs. for the pair. Nice light binding for Chris's pseudo bump ski. :razz:

 

[Grassi21]

That's what I'm saying. And these are the TIs, 5.6 lbs. for the pair. Nice light binding for Chris's pseudo bump ski. :razz:

who you callin"pseudo? ;-) so much to process. they are the cheapest binding on my short list...

 

[o3jeff]

Tramdock has the PX12 lifter for $105 right now.

 

[Grassi21]

Tramdock has the PX12 lifter for $105 right now.

Damn it. Now I am going to hav e to stalk Tramdock all day and hope they put them back up.

 

[o3jeff]

Damn it. Now I am going to hav e to stalk Tramdock all day and hope they put them back up.

That had 5 pairs of them and I don't think any of them sold so it is a good chance they will be back up.

 

[Trekchick]

Trying to track my thoughts so far. The DIN on all of these go to 12, not 11, 12. The only reason I am still considering the Griffon is that it is in the same family of Marker bindings as my beloved Baron. They are also on the lower end of the weight spectrum.

Salomon Z12 Ti: $146.99, free shipping, 3.7 lbs

Marker Griffon: $172, free shipping, 4 lbs 3 oz

Head Mojo 12: $159, not sure about shipping cost, 5.01 lbs

Look PX12 Ti Lifter: $139, free shipping, 5.6 lbs

Of those the one I'd take on the Watea's is the Griffon. That is what I will be putting on my Kiku's

Damn it. Now I am going to hav e to stalk Tramdock all day and hope they put them back up.

I picked up a set of Rossi Axial2 freeride 150Wide ride bindings on SAC a few weeks ago 188 shipped.
Not the price range you're looking at, but IMHO a better binding, if you're interested in it I'd be willing to let it go.

 

[Greg]

I picked up a set of Rossi Axial2 freeride 150Wide ride bindings on SAC a few weeks ago 188 shipped.
Not the price range you're looking at, but IMHO a better binding, if you're interested in it I'd be willing to let it go.

Just curious, why do you feel this is a significantly better binding? It's basically a PX14 which has less directional release to keep the ski on after landing big airs. I don't think Chris is going to be hitting any monster booters next season and doesn't need a DIN up to 15. Way overkill for most of us.

Too much overthinking the binding selection here in my opinion. Chris - pick up the Z12 or PX12TI. Their relative lightweights is the most important "feature" IMO, plus they're the cheapest on your list. As long as they stay on/come off when needed, that's all you really need. Actually after looking at these again, I really like the Sollys. Is that 3.7 lbs. for the pair? That's uber light.

 

[Trekchick]

I don't see the PX14 on his list. Am I missing something.

On the other hand, you're right that this is more simple than it appears.

 

[Grassi21]

Just curious, why do you feel this is a significantly better binding? It's basically a PX14 which has less directional release to keep the ski on after landing big airs. I don't think Chris is going to be hitting any monster booters next season and doesn't need a DIN up to 15. Way overkill for most of us.

Too much overthinking the binding selection here in my opinion. Chris - pick up the Z12 or PX12TI. Their relative lightweights is the most important "feature" IMO, plus they're the cheapest on your list. As long as they stay on/come off when needed, that's all you really need. Actually after looking at these again, I really like the Sollys. Is that 3.7 lbs. for the pair? That's uber light.

I have been hoping the PX12 come up on SAC. But $139 from BC Outlet is still a good deal. If I can't find them on SAC I would consider the Salomon for just $10 or so bucks more.

 

[RootDKJ]

I have been hoping the PX12 come up on SAC. But $139 from BC Outlet is still a good deal. If I can't find them on SAC I would consider the Salomon for just $10 or so bucks more.

http://www.geartrade.com/item/86252

but you're gonna pay $9 in shipping...

 

[Greg]

I don't see the PX14 on his list. Am I missing something.

It's not. My point is the PX14 is also overkill.