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nx21 v Freerides
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I'm having a hard time trying to decide what my new skis should be mounted with. I'm going to go with touring bindings because I hate trekkers, 90% of my skiing is lift served but I like the freedom just to skin up anywhere I like (
love Switzerland). I've had a pair (sold 'em) of Titanal III on my old AT set up and whilst they always felt they were up to the job I never really "let go" just in case.
I ski with my DIN at 12+, although the Freerides I'd set it to 11/11.5. I'm happy with the Freerides as they always feel fine to me, I think I'd give out before they did (although I did break a toe piece once). I've only skied the nx01 once and it felt a bit clunky after the Freerides.
The new nx21 should have ironed out a few issues and is meant to be an all round beefier binding. The DINs also go to 14 so I can squeeze a little more out of them. But is it good enough yet?
Anyone had EXPERIENCE (I've read the reviews, thanks) of the nx21?
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Parlor, i'm a fan of Naxo. However we don't sell them because, with so many small moving parts they are prone to failure. The Din arguement is a goog one, as you can remove the spring sleeve, cut a piece of copper pipe 22mm diameter at various lengths to give them a boost. We have had probably 60% returns due to toe pieces breaking due to to much torque. The options here for those skiing hard are the Trekker. The Pro riders use these. As for Freerides, i think they are still the best bet, much easier to repair and get spares. Small fact that may be of interest to a HELMET such as yourself though. Through our shop we sell around 200 pairs a year and return maybe 5/6 freerides. Apperently this return is more than the rest of the Alps put together. So in conclusion, unless youname is Sven, you weigh 90kg and drop 20m regularly, you should be ok with the freerides.
Will have some great info for you soon regarding use of skis over 5mm larger than the width of your ski boots. The report i have suggests the market will middle out at 112mm under foot. Look after your "MOTHERF****RS" they maybe a collectors item come 2008.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Thanks for that. I've never got used to Trekkers, I had an older version that sucked - too much lateral, too high, poor climbing bar. I know the nx01 had their issues, just figured the nx21 should have addressed a few of them. I'd have thought in the next year or two they might be comparable. My old AT rig is dead (green AK launchers, TIII). When I want to tour I can get a free rental pair but they tend to be Pocket Rockets
(maybe gots this year). I can't see the point of spending an hour or two (more when needed) to skin up something and then make turns on the way down...
Swinging back to Freerides (with spare toe piece). We'll see. £££ might come into it but they rrp at the same...
I think 105-115mm are perfect dimensions. I just couldn't help myself on the 130mm. £350 v £499 still in wrappers and pretty rare (my Explosives were factory stock
and still hankering for a couple of other skis that "don't exist"). Collectors item eh? Just been thinking that if they suck I WAS going to cut a swallowtail in them...
Depending on bindings can you help with a break? Not sure I'm going to be able to bend a 100mm break enough.
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love Switzerland). I've had a pair (sold 'em) of Titanal III on my old AT set up and whilst they always felt they were up to the job I never really "let go" just in case.
(maybe gots this year). I can't see the point of spending an hour or two (more when needed) to skin up something and then make turns on the way down... 
and still hankering for a couple of other skis that "don't exist"). Collectors item eh? Just been thinking that if they suck I WAS going to cut a swallowtail in them... 
