 Poster: A snowHead
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I am keen to be able to move my mount position on my Volkl Bridges and other skis in the future. The obvious solution without redrilling would be to replace my current Marker Jester bindings with Schizos. However, I am a bit wary of the cable system and free floating heel. I have heard some say they are fine and others who have had issues. Another solution might be to put Jester / Griffon Demo bindings on. These would obviously require moving both heel and toe pieces and to reset forward pressure each time I made the adjustment but I don't see this as too big a deal. But again, I have heard some people say these demo bindings can develop play in the system and cause pre-release issues. Does anyone have any long term experience of the Marker Royal Family demo bindings? Or if any views on the Schizos? Preferably both? Cheers.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have been using Jester Schizos on my skis for the last three seasons. No problems at all in over 50 days' skiing in all conditions including park and off-piste, jumping, moguls etc. A brilliant binding and very easy to move position in seconds. No release issues - happily released today when I messed up a jump landing switch. Mine are set at DIN 8 which suits me perfectly it seems. Recommended.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks for the recommendation. Would certainly be a simpler solution than the demos.
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There was a guy selling new ones (but last year's version) on ebay for GBP 180, which is pretty good...have a check!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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That looks like a good price. Thanks for your help. The only issue I can really see with the Schizo now is the added weight - nearly half a kilo for the two skis! Still I guess it is right under your feet and I don't do too many long hikes.
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I had the Jester schizos on a a pair of skis and they are heavy, I have the plastic schizos on one of my skis now and have skied them a lot and they are fine, no problem at all durability wise
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I took a look at the Marker website. The schizo Jesters are about 470g heavier per pair than std Jesters. Jester demos are only about 80g per pair lighter than schizos. Also, Griffons (in any form) are about 100g lighter per pair than Jesters (though strangely the Griffon schizos are only 10g lighter than Jester schizos). Seems to me that there isn't going to be much of a noticeable weight difference between Griffons and Jesters or between demos and schizos. But there is an appreciable weight price to pay if I want adjustability. I think it is probably worth it as it won't affect swing weight. Maybe I need to pebax boots! 
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