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bindings for volkl karma
 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello,

New to this forum and need some advice please! Just bought some new Volkl Karma (05/06 version), got them super cheap but now need some bindings and unsure as what to go for and where to buy them! Anyone got any ideas?
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nice, Welcome to snowHead
I know nothing about bindings etc but I am sure that somebody will come along soon with the information you need Smile
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nice, welcome!

I'd recommend going for Rossignol Axial 120 or Look P12 (basically the same binding) - or ones from either range around that size
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welcome to snowHead

Bindings are bindings at the end of the day, some people prefer specific clamps but IME it makes very little difference. Having said that 'certain' brands have got a bad reputation in 'certain' places.

The main opinion you might hear are regarding Look (often rebranded Rossignol) bindings as they *used* to make a binding that had a 'turntable' heel piece, which allows for a 3D release for the heel as well as the toe piece. This design is no longer available to the retail market (and actually isn't needed as modern AFD plates almost do the same job anyway). You can still get second hand units, they're very popular with the jibbers.

The one thing to think about is that you want your bindings DIN rating to be right for your DIN settting, you should always aim to be half way along the scale of the binding. So if you ski with your DIN at 8 you should choose a binding with a range of something like 4-12.

Oh yeah, make sure they match your skis... Twisted Evil
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Tyroila Railflex are a good option, for the Karmas.
The set I just purchased came with Look.
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Im with WTFH on this, have both rossi 120 and look P12 on skis, they're fab!!!!

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I agree with parlor. Bindings are bindings but I tend to stick with a binding/ ski partner ie salomon bindings for salomon skis. All the volkl or K2 skis I've owned I've always used marker bindings. On my Karmas I use Marker 1400 free comps and they are the business but as many people say, its down to personal choice.
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I've found a pair of Salomon S810's at a decent price - any thoughts on this binding for this ski?
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nice, I have used the S810 in the past - it's OK. Because they have been replaced by the Z series this year, shops will be selling them off cheap.

Which variation of the S810 is it?
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nice, What DIN setting do you ski on ? See parlor, 's advice above - the 810 may not quite be high enough....Having said that, bindings are pretty much similar (in use) these days.....so you won't go too far wrong.

When you have them mounted, get the shop to test the bindings for you wink
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I ski on 7/8 and these go up to 12 so think they should be OK.

Not sure which varation it is - need to check.
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try and get the ti version or an 812ti would be better
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nice wrote:
I ski on 7/8 and these go up to 12 so think they should be OK.

Not sure which varation it is - need to check.


810s only go to 10

812s go to 12

I think the hint is in the name Wink

Good bindings either way. Ti's are lighter and stronger.

Make sure someone shows you how to set the toe piece 'wings' they *sometimes* work their way loose.
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Thanks - just double checked and it is the 812's. Thanks for the tips. I think I might go for them as i've been shopping around for ages and the winter is coming...
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parlor wrote:


Make sure someone shows you how to set the toe piece 'wings' they *sometimes* work their way loose.


Indeed they do!! - so much so that my new skis have Rossi bindings. Saying that I really liked my Solly bindings - solid, nice and light, and stayed on when they should and fell off just before my legs did!! Madeye-Smiley
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nice, You'll need to make sure the brakes that come with your bindings are wide enough to fit over your skis. It's not a big deal ('cos they screw on anyway)......
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ski, not a big deal, but could be an extra £25-40...
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I just got my Karmas today.

Bought them from Sport Conrad and since I wanted to be sure that I got a pair of wide break bindings and DIN 14 I went with the Rossignol Scratch Ti 140.

You really do need a pair of wide bindings.

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