First, I hope every one is staying safe and healthy and hunkering down. The end of skiing and work has given me way too much time to research things on the internet!
I just bought 172 cm Rustler 9s, my BSL is 295 (Nordica Promachine 120), I weigh 138 lbs, I'm 53, and ski fairly fast but more on the finesse side.
I need bindings. The obvious choice is Griffon vs Tyrolia Attack2 13. My old Kastle FX 94s have Griffons and they are kind of a hassle getting in and out. They also seem heavy.
So I'm considering Squires, only because they're so light.
Here is my thinking. I slipped a disc 2 years ago and my right quads are still weak. This has caused issues in heavy 3D snow, crud, and tight spaces where I really use my quads to get the skis around. I've pulled my lower back a couple of times in these situations, but that occurred with Enforcer 100s, my old Kastles, and similar heavy/burly setups. After many demos I settled on the Rustler 9 for this exact situation, where they feel really light and maneuverable. Can't recall which demo binding was on them. Anyway, light and maneuverable seem to be the key to soft snow happiness for me.
My concern with Squires is that they just may not be enough binding. My (self selected) DIN is 7 so I doubt I'll pre-release, but I wonder if a beefier binding might provide better energy transfer and control of the ski. I am buying these skis for softer days (I have Head Rallys for firmer snow) but I do love to lay down high speed arcs regardless of what ski I'm on. And performance is really important to me. Not surprisingly, heavier skis have caused no issues on firm snow.
So here are the questions:
Should I forget the 1 kg difference and go with the heavier Griffons for better performance?
How much does binding weight contribute to "swing weight" and the perception of heaviness?
Should I wait for 2021 Griffons? I understand they'll be more user friendly. Are they any lighter?
How do the Attack 2 13s compare? They have a lower stand height which would seem to be a disadvantage on groomers. Weight looks similar.
Is pre-release a risk on Squires if I'm skiing too fast on firm snow, given my stats?
Advice is much appreciated!
I just bought 172 cm Rustler 9s, my BSL is 295 (Nordica Promachine 120), I weigh 138 lbs, I'm 53, and ski fairly fast but more on the finesse side.
I need bindings. The obvious choice is Griffon vs Tyrolia Attack2 13. My old Kastle FX 94s have Griffons and they are kind of a hassle getting in and out. They also seem heavy.
So I'm considering Squires, only because they're so light.
Here is my thinking. I slipped a disc 2 years ago and my right quads are still weak. This has caused issues in heavy 3D snow, crud, and tight spaces where I really use my quads to get the skis around. I've pulled my lower back a couple of times in these situations, but that occurred with Enforcer 100s, my old Kastles, and similar heavy/burly setups. After many demos I settled on the Rustler 9 for this exact situation, where they feel really light and maneuverable. Can't recall which demo binding was on them. Anyway, light and maneuverable seem to be the key to soft snow happiness for me.
My concern with Squires is that they just may not be enough binding. My (self selected) DIN is 7 so I doubt I'll pre-release, but I wonder if a beefier binding might provide better energy transfer and control of the ski. I am buying these skis for softer days (I have Head Rallys for firmer snow) but I do love to lay down high speed arcs regardless of what ski I'm on. And performance is really important to me. Not surprisingly, heavier skis have caused no issues on firm snow.
So here are the questions:
Should I forget the 1 kg difference and go with the heavier Griffons for better performance?
How much does binding weight contribute to "swing weight" and the perception of heaviness?
Should I wait for 2021 Griffons? I understand they'll be more user friendly. Are they any lighter?
How do the Attack 2 13s compare? They have a lower stand height which would seem to be a disadvantage on groomers. Weight looks similar.
Is pre-release a risk on Squires if I'm skiing too fast on firm snow, given my stats?
Advice is much appreciated!