As an expiring ex-stream skier it is important to note deficiencies in equipment. People are always in search of a good deal. It makes sense to save when and where you can, but sometimes the saying "you get what you pay for" makes sense and cents. This is the case with alpine ski bindings.
If you are going to do any kind of freestyle skiing then spend the extra money for nice binders. Take into account your weight. Heavier athletes are going to need stronger binders. Also keep tabs on your gnar factor (how big you go), and if you plan on landing any airs backwards you have to step up your binding game. Keep in mind that you are going to be going bigger and bigger to keep that same pucker factor high. You want your equipment to be able to keep up with you on the hill. This author ways around 180lbs ish, and has stomped some 70ft kickers.
The bottom of the barrel binders should be discarded. The price climbs steadily after that making the decision to purchase good bindings rather frustrating. If it is still early season it's worth shelling out full price for a decent setup. I recommend buying over the summer or late spring when everything is 50-70% cheaper. The best deal going for the last two years in a row where the Rossignal bindings with a 14 din setting.
Similar the Rossignal Freeski2140
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I have used these and landed backwards off of some 30ft tables with no problem.
These Soloman bindings could prove worthy
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Picked up two sets of the Rossi's last spring from rei.com for around $130 each
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