Mounting pivots on my own?? is this plausible? if so how hard?

broccolirob

broccolirob

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Hey guys i just picked up some pivots and want to mount them on my old kartel 98 at center. The ski shop by me charges 60 bucks for a mount which I think is pretty steep. Does anyone have any experience mounting their own skis? any advice or places to look for help? Or is it just not worth the effort? please comment and let me know what you guys know
 
yes you can do it but you need the knowledge and tools

List of ideal tools

Drill bit (3.6mm) if im correct the kartel shouldnt have any metal in it

posidriv #3 screwdriver

marine epoxy/waterproof wood glue

ideally a torque wrench

measuring device: tape measure, ruler, caliper

mounting template

theres plenty of vids out there on how to mount em up once you have the stuff

If you plan on mounting your skis from now on, i would invest in the tools. but if its just to slap the pivots on quick, i would bite the bullet and go into the shop and even see if they can work you a deal
 
so you can afford pivots and ON3Ps but not $60 to have them mounted? i wouldn't wanna risk messing up my stuff. At least if shop messes up they are liable
 
13998891:jjdsteeze said:
so you can afford pivots and ON3Ps but not $60 to have them mounted? i wouldn't wanna risk messing up my stuff. At least if shop messes up they are liable
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Kartels are 3 years old, got the pivots for 65 bucks ha
 
13998870:shin-bang said:
yes you can do it but you need the knowledge and tools

List of ideal tools

Drill bit (3.6mm) if im correct the kartel shouldnt have any metal in it

posidriv #3 screwdriver

marine epoxy/waterproof wood glue

ideally a torque wrench

measuring device: tape measure, ruler, caliper

mounting template

theres plenty of vids out there on how to mount em up once you have the stuff

If you plan on mounting your skis from now on, i would invest in the tools. but if its just to slap the pivots on quick, i would bite the bullet and go into the shop and even see if they can work you a deal
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Thanks, this is helpful. I’ll see if I can get access to these kinda tools. Biting the bullet sucks
 
Get the print out templates on TGR forums, make sure the scale is correct. If you have no experience with using these hand tools/ carpentry or whatever this could be a great learning experience. I recommend practicing on an old pair of skis or even a 2x4 to get the hang of it and build confidence. Worth a shot, I mount all my shit at home and it’s enjoyable to crush some beers and drill some skis.

Keep us updated on how it goes.
 
Do it. Just measure twice and take your time being your first. Then come back and tell all of us how easy it was.
 
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