Binding Lift/Stand Height explanation?

[saltybawls]

So I'm about to buy some volkl bridges, and of course bindings to go with them, but I just noticed the different stand heights of the bindings and didn't really know how to handle that. I've never skied with lifters or anything before.

I was pretty set on getting Rossi axial 2 140 Ti's or Look px 14 Ti's (I also might be able to get a deal on some jesters). Same binding (minus the jesters), right? but then i saw the Looks have 6 or so mm of lifters added to the toe and heel, and I don't think the rossi's have that.

Obviously 6mm isn't very much, but I don't know anything about the entire issue of stand height, except that it's supposed to increase carving performance or something like that. Is there a downside? I have no idea if this is something I should have or not.

the only binding out of these i know the stand height of is the jester (23mm). the height of the others might help if anyone knows.

thanks

[Shepherd Wong]

Lifters will also get your boot out of the way so you don't boot out while carving(boot hits snow and drags) They also give you a little more leverage against the ski but can take away some feel for the snow. If you plan to do a lot of carving on a narrower ski some lift is a good idea.

[saltybawls]

Well the bridge isn't exactly narrow (92 mm waist), and I'll be doing a bit of everything, so I just want my set up to be as versatile as possible. Think the lifters will help or hurt in that regard?

[Talking Monkey]

Salomon Z12 = 16.5mm
Salomon STH12/16 = 17.5mm
Look PX12/14 Ti Lifter = 20mm Toe / 26.5mm Heel
Rossi Axial 2 = 20mm Toe / Pretty Sure it's 26.5mm Heel
Head Mojo 15 = 21mm
Marker Jester = 23mm
Marker Duke = 34mm

[saltybawls]

thanks a lot. looks like they're all close enough that i don't think it'll make a difference.
i'll grab the looks since they look cooler than the rossis