Salomon Z12 Ti Ski Binding - 2009 BCS

Whoa I realize it's nearly a month later but...

I have '07 Prophet 90s and you and I are nearly exactly the same proportions ht/wt-wise. I have Sal Z12 Ti in mine, with DIN set to 8 and have never had an issue...light, great bindings that get it done and don't make a fuss. You'll be happy with them.

Your recommended din will be under ten, so even if you crank it up a bit this binding should work great. I've never had an issue with Salomon's pre-releasing.

Actually you don't even need the 100mm brake - the 90mm goes up to 96mm waist. Either way, you'll be just fine.

Yeah, Get the 100mm brake. The biding should work great for you.

If your going to run your din at 11, I would recommend getting a binding with a din higher than 10. I would look at the Look PX14/rossi axial2 140, Solomon s914 or the Maker Jester. You will add A little weight with the higher din bindings but it will function better if you fall somewhere in the middle of the din capability.

The 90 mm brake will fit just fine..you could even go for a different binding with a narrower brake.

Yes the Z12 is an excellent binding for this type of all mountain ski. The din (from 4 to 12) gives you a great amplitude of tuning and works for every type of skier from beginner to advanced. Regarding the width, the 90 or 100 refers to the width of the ski underfoot. This information is necessary to make the brake choice, if too narrow, it wouldn't fit. For the Payback, this measurement is 92mm, so I recommend you to take the 100mm brake with the Salomon Z12 bindings.

Oups... forgot to ask you your weight and skiing style. If you're above 190 and powerful "go charge" skier, the STH 16 might be a better choice

Definitely! Lightweight and millimetric edge to edge power transmission. With the Z12 Ti, you'll make the most of the Mantra's. Especially in poor snow conditions where the balance transfer is critical

The DIN might a bit low...but that really depends on your weight and how hard you charge. Also make sure you can get brakes that are wide enough to fit the JJs since they are a little wider than the average ski.

The ideal is +/- 1.5 size. Don't forget that a too wide adjustment in length, such as the one you find on rental bindings very often changes your balance on the ski

Yes, they can be adjusted. But the range is fairly small, can't drop down several sizes for your friend to try out.

This Salomon binding would be a great fit for you and your needs. If you are looking at touring in the backcountry, and need the flexibility of a free heel mechanism, then another binding would be better. But, if you are looking to lock it down with a light, safe, strong/sturdy and reliable binding- the Salomon Z12 is a great choice.

I highly recommend the Marker Jester binding. It has proven to be very reliable and durable over time. I have had the same Jesters since the 07/08 season (I probably have 200+ days of park skiing on these), and they have held up well and feel great every time I step in.