 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello!
I own "Fischer RCX Superpro SC" skis at the moment and they are really great and fast for piste, but since I would like to do a bit more park and off-piste skiing I plan on getting K2's Public Enemys, since I read only good about them and the Fischer's are kinda racing only and weigh a ton (at least!).
Skis: http://sport.bazos.cz/obr/1/1892433.jpg (not mine, I found it via google  )
Bindings: http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/171/dsc02132tk7.jpg (Just took a picture)
I sadly have NO clue what those bindings are, but I wonder if maybe any Snowhead here knows (And I can't find the skis anywhere as well...)
Do you think I could mount those on the PEs?
If not recommended, which would you advice? I see lots of bindings, varying quite a lot in price.
There are markers (M11 are very cheap, but why? I read that they recalled them a while ago, are they still bad? Or just heavier, probably?) and I read good things about Axials and Dynastar PX12s. M11s are the cheapest PX12s are middle priced and Axials are the most expensive (of these 3 of course, but I guess I wouldn't like to spend almost 400€ for Marker Dukes).
On top of that I wonder if it's possible to change the position of bindings once there are on the skis? Centered would be great for park, but it kinda sucks for off-piste I guess...
If not, where should they be mounted for maybe 50/50 powder/park?
I hope I can be helped
And sorry for my english, it's not my native language, sadly, I hope it's understandable, if not please ask
Best regards,
K.D.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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KeyserDarko, a few thoughts...
Your bindings are Fischer branded from about 1998-2000. They were made by Tyrolia. The equivalent now would be the FF14.
You could put them on your Public Enemies, but I think you'd be better with Axials or PX12s (they are the same binding).
...but, if you are wanting to change the mounting position on your skis, then you'd be better with VIST bindings, as you can move them around easily.
If you want to fix a mounting spot, I'd probably choose about 3cm forward of the normal mounting point. This will still be a few cm back from the centre of the skis, but should still be OK for park & powder.
Hope that helps!
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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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Hi!
Thanks a lot and yup, it does help!
Still there are some new questions coming up :/
Axials and PX12 are the same binding? That's good to know since PX12s are cheaper
For which would you go? A VIST binding to move them around or a fixed one? I don't really know how much noticable it is if the binding is centered for instance.
I guess VIST bindings are a bit more expensive.
Oh and how long should my skis be? I know it doesn't fit to the topics title, but it's just a little question so I don't want to open a new thread :/
I'm 178cm "tall" and weigh around 65kg i guess.
Thanks again for the effort!
Best regards,
K.D.
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Major edit time...
Your bindings are NOT Tyrolia, but Salomon 710s 
Sorry for the mistake.
(thanks to Comprex for pointing out my error)
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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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Hey!
No problem, well does that change anything?
And does anyone have an advice for my little other question?
If VIST bindings are adviceable and which length my skis would need :/
Oh and did "Comprex" write you a message or something, or did I miss anything?
Internet troubles at the moment.
Thanks again!
Best regards,
K.D.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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KeyserDarko, it doesn't change anything. Comprex sent me a private message about it.
Regarding the VIST bindings, I'd suggest contacting Sypderjon or Kiwi1 about them.
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Hey!
And does anyone have an advice for my little other question?
If VIST bindings are adviceable and which length my skis would need :/
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I think you mean adjustable?
Its the plate that is adjustable. The actual bindings have pins rather than self tapping screws allowing the heel and toe peice to fit onto the plate in set holes and locked. As there are multible pin holes the binding can be removed from the plate/ski in seconds to change position or removed from the ski completly for easy ski carriage.
The speed/lock plates can mount on any flat ski within reason but keep in mind that off piste/powder skis may not benefit from the rise (min16mm) a plate gives it and for a pure freestyle ski it may add too much weight.
The plates are best suited to Race/Carve and a large number of all mountain skis.
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Oh I see, thanks! That's great help.
So i guess it doesn't really match my expectations :/ The last thing I need is another pair of heavy skis
Seems like I have to find a compromise between the two adjustments....
So probably follow Wear The Fox Hads advice and go for +3 mounted (Is that how you say it? I often read here 'my bindings are +2' etc.) PX12 bindings.
Thanks a lot so far!
Best regards,
K.D.
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