And it's conversations like this that help those of us who are new to the sport become more knowledgeable about the equipment we use and why!
I'm glad someone is benefiting from all my prior mistakes.
And it's conversations like this that help those of us who are new to the sport become more knowledgeable about the equipment we use and why!
I'm standing on the shoulders of giants.
I'm glad someone is benefiting from all my prior mistakes.
I'm standing on the shoulders of giants.
I think you just ruled out pivots.
Why did this
Why? Because the torque of doing GS turns at speed won't work well with the pivot heel? If that is the case and they can suck to get back into why would someone want to pay the premium?
Well, the Pivot (And FKS) was the heel of choice for years on Rossi and Dynastar race skis. Then they went to the PX heel, which had a longer mount design similar heel retention but without the turntable then to the new Rockerflex which has a shorter mount distance a la the Pivot. Why they jsut didn't go back to the Pivot heel? I an not sure. When I see the binding designer at SIA, I will ask him.For racing, it's a different Look-version called SPX/Rockerflex, or in Rossi flavor, Rockerflex. Great race bindings. Not sure what the differences are compared to a pivot which is made for leisure skiing. Same 'type' of heel though.
Actually, the Salomon and Atomic bindings share the same model names.AFAIK Atomic are these days the same as Salomon. There's probably a STH2 with a different name. Great binding, have them on my DD:s. Just purchased Attack 13:s and they too seem very legit too, no personal experience yet though but fiddling and hear-say.
From Renoun.....If I recall, Renoun only sells Pivots. I'm assuming that they did some in-depth research on this. You may do well to have a chat with @Cyrus Schenck and see what he has to say.
Why did this
Why? Because the torque of doing GS turns at speed won't work well with the pivot heel? If that is the case and they can suck to get back into why would someone want to pay the premium?
These bindings, however, are the ones we like best
They're not the only ski manufacturer pushing a binding brand...... I've heard mostly good stuff about the pivot/fks style binding but I've also heard the negatives. Having no personal experience on them I thought I would come here and get the low down.I guess that I would want to know why they like the Pivots the best. Personally, I use the Attack 16's and absolutely love them. I really like their very locked in feeling. I envy you those Renouns
People have mixed opinions on his ideas.
LOL! The color and din settings are making up my mind for me.......It is fun to obsess about this stuff, but in this case you are really nibbling at the margins. The good news is that if you've narrowed the choices to the Pivot, StH2 and Attack, you can't get it wrong. I have skis with all three and they are all excellent. And once you are clicked in, you'd have to be a pretty special skier to notice material performance differences resulting from the binding.
Given the choice, without considering price, I'd probably go for the one that looks the best with the skis (seriously!).
All else being equal, I'd probably choose the Sth2, because I like the ease of entry and exit in tough conditions, plus you get a reasonable adjustment range (if you ever change your BSL or boot type or if you want to trade skis with a friend who is close in BSL).
Enjoy your new skis.
Enjoy. You crushed it. Sth2 + they look great. What more could you want?So here is where we ended up....... I'll have them in a couple days.....
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They will be paired with these....... I will pull the trigger on the Renouns next week......
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Can't wait!!
Unless he puts a plate underneath,I think you just ruled out pivots.