Seth vs Got Binding Delemma

**zinalpowZ** · 10-30-2006, 05:13 AM

Just need some advice... So I currently have the 05/06 Got in a 183 (little disappointed I didn't get the 190 in retro spect... they ski a little short). I've demoed the 06/07 Seth in both the 179 and 189 and loved both. I'm looking to split my quiver between the Gots and the Seth, one of which I will use for touring.

So here's the question. Do I mount the Gots with ATs and use them for touring and then get the Seth in a 179 (to use for everyday), or do I get the 189 Seth and mount them with ATs and use either for all mountain?

The other binding is a s916

Just looking for some advice.
Thanks

I'm 6'0 175... pretty aggressive and typically either skin to ski mountain passes/backcountry or ski trees/bowls/steeps at resorts... some groomers but not much

**zinalpowZ** · 10-31-2006, 09:37 AM

any suggestions... i dont want to overlap

**wren** · 10-31-2006, 10:58 AM

its not one of your options, but personally I would mount the 183 gots with ATs and get 189 seths to mount with the 916s.

**SuperGaper** · 10-31-2006, 12:08 PM

I second wren, You already think the Got is too short, the Seth, with all the sidecut and softness turns like a way shorter ski. If you go for the 179's I'll take the 916s off your hands.

**upallnight** · 10-31-2006, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by wren

its not one of your options, but personally I would mount the 183 gots with ATs and get 189 seths to mount with the 916s.

i third this option. i presonally use the 190 got (w/ freerides) and 179 SVs (w/ dynafits).

the 179 SVs are about the same running length as your 183 gots. the gots are a lighter ski, in general, though neither is "light".

since you feel the gots ski a bit short, i'd use them as a bit of a 'compromise' in the BC. you're going uphill & you're generally not bombing downhill quite as fast as when inbounds.

get either a 189 SV or another ski for inbounds, in my opinion. the seth is very easy to ski; the only reason i use(d) the 179 is for weight savings going up/having them on my back, and for very steep, tight terrain. you can still bomb downhill on them, but it's just not at absolute-max speed. they perform well in a variety of conditions.

i was thinking of selling mine given that i'm getting some lighter bros in the same length....but after taking them out a couple days ago i am planning to keep them, for whatever that is worth. they're a worthy, fun ski.

**zinalpowZ** · 10-31-2006, 02:32 PM

I was thinking about the 189 for a little while, but thought it would then temp me to mount them with the ATs... rendering my Gots somewhat useless/redundant

i have no idea though thats why i posted

**davep** · 10-31-2006, 03:23 PM

I'd fourth the opinion of using the seths for inbounds. When I demoed the seths, I wasn't thrilled with their powder performance, but with all the sidecut and soft flex I though they were tons of fun on groomers and smoothed out chop.

**PlayHarder** · 10-31-2006, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by zinalpowZ

I was thinking about the 189 for a little while, but thought it would then temp me to mount them with the ATs... rendering my Gots somewhat useless/redundant

i have no idea though thats why i posted

I prefer a little shorter ski for touring, so the 189 pistol inbounds and the 183 gots for AT would be my choice, as well.

**T.J. Burke** · 10-31-2006, 03:34 PM

does anyone think the 189 is too long for semi-tight trees and some steeps?

this is assuming with a +2 to +5 mount that most people go with [assuming the scale is still off (so 0 to +3)]... im just curious

IE · 10-31-2006, 05:08 PM

How about you trade me your Gots for my 05-06 179 Seths, and get yourself a pair of 190 Gots?

**XtrPickels** · 10-31-2006, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by T.J. Burke

does anyone think the 189 is too long for semi-tight trees and some steeps?

this is assuming with a +2 to +5 mount that most people go with [assuming the scale is still off (so 0 to +3)]... im just curious

They aren't too long if you can ski 'em
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