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Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding
Griffon VS Jester? (Light Vs Durable ? ) I am thinking which...
By snowsailor
Ranked #60 - Alpine Ski Bindings
November 5, 2009
Griffon VS Jester? (Light Vs Durable ? )
I am thinking which to buy? I don't need the din of the Jester and I don't want the extra weight compared to the griffon.. but on the other hand I am worried about the durability and power transmition of the griffon because it's all plastic..
Is the griffon going to have a worse power transmition than the jester?
Which should a buy?
PS: is there any binding lighter than the griffon?
Thanks!
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By Summit County Love
Ranked #11 - Alpine Ski Bindings
November 11, 2009
I'm 6'4" and weigh 180-190 and I ride the Griffon on 3 different pairs of skis (S5, S6, S7). It comes more down to what DIN you ride. I ride a 9 and therefore didn't see the need to pay more to have the option of cranking my DIN up to 16. I beat on my skis and put in over 100 days in each season. That being said I've never had any problems with any of my Griffons. The only wide ride binding problem we've ever had in the shop was actually with a pair of Dukes and the AFD came off while riding at Steamboat. Like with ski lengths and DIN settings people often go longer or higher because their friends are riding it or they see a girl "can handle" a 14 DIN or a 189cm etc. No chart in the world will ever recommend riding a 14 DIN. Our shop uses Marker branded charts and the highest it goes is 13 and you have to be over 6'5" and 210 pounds. I'm including a picture of the exact charts we use in our shop so you can have a look
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By Jamie Preston
Ranked #23 - Alpine Ski Bindings
November 5, 2009
This comes down to a question of weight, strength and skill. If you are over 175lbs and push hard, then by all means choose the Jester. If you are lighter, and are a "subltle" skier, then the Griffon works just fine. At 6'1", 180 I ski the Jester. My wife, at 5'7" 115 lb does just fine on the Griffon. Another factor is how much you bang around equipment, traveling or otherwise, if that is a concern, go with the Jester. That said, I have yet to see a smashed up Griffon. I doubt you can go wrong with either, and I hope this answer does not just confuse the matter!!
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