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Look Pivot 12 vs Pivot 14 Retention Question

Kyle

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I suspect this is probably a dumb question but is it correct to assume that a Look Pivot 14 will have superior retention than a Pivot 12 due to the heavier duty spring? This assumes that the binding is set well within the range of either binding (say 7 or 7.5). I am trying to decide on some bindings for my kid who will use them in the terrain park fairly frequently.
 

jmeb

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They will have the same retention at a given setting. No benefit going to the 14 which is heavier and weighs more.

The only reason to go 14 over 12 is if the kiddo is regularly skiing at more than a 10DIN. And given <1% of skiers needs 10 or higher DIN for a properly adjusted binding, I'd lean 12.
 

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Yes they are the same exact bindings other than the spring that is in them.
 

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