Bindings for twin tips?

[cyn]

I was wondering whether any of the "gear head" divas could advise me on which bindings to buy for a pair of K2 Public Enemy twin tips. Will any good binding work, or do they require something specific? And are the bindings mounted differently?

 

[first lift last call]

I have some missdemeanors which I use for generally messing about, a bit of park but nothing major. I have some fairly standard Look bindings on them, but my choice of binding was more to do with having an old knee injury and wanting a binding that is good at releasing when you fall in a certain way (the old slow twist that is bad for getting you out of your skis and great for rupturing ligaments) rather than because I wanted a "park" binding. Look do make a park binding, called "Jib" I think, and it is supposed to have good shock absorbers in it and be good at releasing at the right time - i.e. when you fall and the skis need to come off, not when you slam a big landing. I used to keep my dins loose because I wanted my skis to come off really easily if I fell, but I found that they were popping off in jumps/bumps. maybe these jib bindings would help in those situations. Anyway, back to the point - I don't think you need special park bindings, they might help if you intend to spend all your time in the park, but I have found ordinary bindings are fine for general use with a few pipes and rails occasionally. I would class them in the same category as park boots (with e.g. big toe boxes) - nice if you have special kit just for the park, but not essential.

As for where to put the bindings - if you are going in the park a lot, you might think about mounting them quite centrally. I have my missies mounted a little forward and I find this helps balance on rails etc. But then I am a bit rubbish and need all the help I can get!

As an aside... is anyone else as excited as me about the fact that it is only about 3 months til the winter season starts? Not long now girlies!

 

[cyn]

Thanks, First Lift

I guess I'll just buy a good binding then.
And yes, I am so psyched for winter. Can't wait!

 

[altagirl]

I agree - go with whatever bindings you are comfortable with normally.

And then if you're really going to be using them for the park, center mounted is what most people want, reason being that they're balanced so if you're spinning in the air, they will feel even.

That said, I hate center mounted skis. They feel awful to me when I'm turning, and I have no intention of doing a 360, so there's no reason for me to try and adapt to that. But hey, if you do - more power to ya! :D

 

[ski now work later]

I was wondering whether any of the "gear head" divas could advise me on which bindings to buy for a pair of K2 Public Enemy twin tips. Will any good binding work, or do they require something specific? And are the bindings mounted differently?

Salomon makes some nice freestyle bindings with din setting of 10 max or 12 max for experts. That's what I have on my Mynx and Scarlet skis. They are low profile and lightweight (I assume to help with lifting and turning).

I like center mounted bindings in the park for balance, but it takes some getting used to as an all mountain ski. I just bought a pair of '08 Mynx skis and had them center mounted. I had my Scarlets mounted 70% freeride and 30% park for versatility when I'm skiing in Western conditions.

 

[BackCountryGirl]

I have the Look Pivot Jib bindings that were made for my Troublemakers. They are going on their 3d season. My daughter's K2 juvies also have looks. Mine have been great. I do have them slightly off center, but I find that they're fine for park elements and for the pipe, but that they also ski well as a teaching ski (all that backwards skiing).

 

[Captain]

I have the Missies and mounted the Salomon Z10 ti's on them. Took them to Mogul Camp this summer (Whisther - it was amazing!) and they were AWESOME - very light and only popped off when I had a little yard sale landing. Liked them so much, I put them on my Dynastars, too. My buddy has the Public Enemy and he put them on his, as well. They were highly recommended by the ski shop and they are pretty knowledgable. I found them for $109 at REI online (free shipping, too). Best price online that I have found.
The benefit of jib bindings that move is tha tyou can easily move from center to forward mountings. But they are heavier and if you don't need to change the settings, go w/ the lighter bindings. Lighter = less tired legs. If you need a higher DIN, get the Z12's. My DIN setting is 6.5, so the Z10's are perfect for me.