Why Suggest FIS Skis?

[Tony S]

That Fischer RX-16 I got for $99 is a joy to get in.

I know, right?

 

[James]

I know, right?

Yeah, I’m thinking of selling the ski it’s on for cheap, but I like the binding too much. Whereas the Rocker race would go in the chipper if not for the ski.

 

[Tony Storaro]

Tony should be ranting about Look/Rossi.

I will. The very moment I notice something that I do not like about them. So far no such thing. Getting in/out of them is the same as in Griffons-a touch tougher than WRTs but it is a very tiny touch and is reassuring more than annoying. I put my foot down-I am in. No worries.

No idea how they release tho, I am yet to fall on my Rossis, long may it continue.

 

[Tony Storaro]

Haha!
Agree on RockerAce heel, brutal. Lucky for me I can get with cranking a very low 8 DIN

Brutal?

What kind of thread I am in? One on fairies, sprites, pixies and nymphs?…feck’s sake…

 

[JCF]

Maybe the WRT 16's are tougher to get into ? The WRT 12's are no problem - I love the heavier engagement.
Getting out of them is even easier - just do something stupid on the WRT Pro

 

[James]

Getting in/out of them is the same as in Griffons

Another brutal step in binding that had those with short boots dumping it. Especially if you had rubber on the heel. I never used the “improved” version. This was well known, not individual problems.

 

[Tony Storaro]

Another brutal step in binding that had those with short boots dumping it. Especially if you had rubber on the heel. I never used the “improved” version. This was well known, not individual problems.

Velominati Rulebook applies here.

More precisely Rule No5: Harden the f*ck up!

 

[James]

Velominati Rulebook applies here.

More precisely Rule No5: Harden the f*ck up!

Going to give that quote to Lindsey!
Dude, it was real. Cost Marker sales. I would never chose that pos binding after experience and my step in was ok. It’s the only binding I’ve had which failed a test.

There was also another reason to put a lower spring in the PX-18. Kids racing who couldn’t use the higher Din were destroying the other binding.

 

[Tony Storaro]

Going to give that quote to Lindsey!
Dude, it was real. Cost Marker sales. I would never chose that pos binding after experience and my step in was ok. It’s the only binding I’ve had which failed a test.

There was also another reason to put a lower spring in the PX-18. Kids racing who couldn’t use the higher Din were destroying the other binding.

Man, I will repeat it for the umpteenth time..here, let me use all caps for added clarity: I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE PROBLEM WITH STEPPING INTO SPX 15. NEVER. EVER.

I love this binding, and even if the entire readership of this great forum of ours come here and say they suck I will still maintain, THERE ISN’T ANY PROBLEM WITH THESE.

 

[GregK]

@Tony Storaro I can’t believe you moved those Rossi Bindings even more forward than they were before! Was shocked how forward they are when I measured them as the factory line is about 4 to 5cm forward of most other FIS SL skis I’ve seen.

 

[Zirbl]

Man, I will repeat it for the umpteenth time..here, let me use all caps for added clarity: I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE PROBLEM WITH STEPPING INTO SPX 15. NEVER. EVER.

I love this binding, and even if the entire readership of this great forum of ours come here and say they suck I will still maintain, THERE ISN’T ANY PROBLEM WITH THESE.

Au contraire. You can't get them off quickly enough when you've got one leg stuck the wrong side of the turnstile and a snowboarder's about to go right into the back of you.

 

[Tony Storaro]

@Tony Storaro I can’t believe you moved those Rossi Bindings even more forward than they were before! Was shocked how forward they are when I measured them as the factory line is about 4 to 5cm forward of most other FIS SL skis I’ve seen.

You live, you learn man…

 

[KingGrump]

Maybe the WRT 16's are tougher to get into ? The WRT 12's are no problem

Step in force for both 12 & 16 is similar. Relative to the DIN setting.

 

[smctigue]

Man, I will repeat it for the umpteenth time..here, let me use all caps for added clarity: I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE PROBLEM WITH STEPPING INTO SPX 15. NEVER. EVER.

I love this binding, and even if the entire readership of this great forum of ours come here and say they suck I will still maintain, THERE ISN’T ANY PROBLEM WITH THESE.

Haha - are we doing something wrong? Mine are like butter.

 

[Jjmd]

Regarding the spx 12 vs the 15, is the spring just beefier, or is there a difference in construction?

 

[Tony Storaro]

Regarding the spx 12 vs the 15, is the spring just beefier, or is there a difference in construction?

Spx 12 has plastic toe piece vs metal on the 15.

 

[James]

Haha - are we doing something wrong? Mine are like butter.

What’s your bsl? Could be that.

 

[smctigue]

What’s your bsl? Could be that.

James - 275 Lange Z - 313mm

 

[SlideWright]

Wouldn't Head bindings on Fischer skis be a fashion faux pa? It's just not done!

Thanks.

I finally got around to ordering some FreeFlex bindings. PSA Level9 has some good deals.

 

[James]

Honestly, if one can use this binding, it’s great. My Look Rockerace Spx15’s are garbage compared to these for stepping in.

Fischer R16 Ski Bindings 2020

Max Din: 16

www.levelninesports.com

Freakin’ $89 !