Question to any ski shop tech?

[fLyInG-liNeS]

So my question is if you have ever worked in a ski shop or currently do would you be able to mount these binders (pics below) because of the age, or will i have to make my own jig and mount them my self, also are there any disadvantages/risks to doing it my self?

 

[invader7]

would greenwoods not do it?

 

[fLyInG-liNeS]

idk yet, they dont open till sep 3

 

[matt.rad]

i doubt it. i don't have the indemnified list in front of me, but i believe they're not on it any more.

 

[fLyInG-liNeS]

up

 

[Fev4ng]

The toe-pieces on those binders look ridiculously sick!

 

[charmander]

i dont know for sure, but id say no, maybe if you knew the guys and brought some beer it could happen

 

[GRANDHAVENSKI]

Do it yourself, just make good measurements, dont overdrill, and use good woodglue

 

[fLyInG-liNeS]

^ if i was to do it myself what size drill bit should i use

 

[invader7]

go talk to riley at greenwoods. he'll most likely do it. and if not possibly josh mcrany or someone

 

[Sactown83]

The size of the drill bit is determined by the ski, not the bindings. Skis with metal generally use a 4.1, and ones without usually take a 3.5.

Liability is a sucky thing with bindings. Some small shops will mount bindings like that for you, but then require that you sign a release of liability and write "not tested" on the paperwork. Good luck.

 

[fragglemuffin]

your best bet is to just buy an actual bit used for mounting...you can get them here:http://tognar.com/binding_tools_boot_canting_glue_ski_snowboard.html

you would most likely need the 3.6x9mm supposing you dont have metal in your skis...

 

[invader7]

and if they wont. go be super chill with the mike and guys at ecolounge. smoke a bowl with them. there pretty chill. im sure theyd do it.

 

[Steezy_Street]

Some shops wont touch bindings over 6 years old for liability reasons... however any decent tech can mount without a jog anyay.. i mounted my pipe cleaners without a solly jog by measureing the holes etc.. took a while but its been great.

 

[Chucktheweasel]

What's the name? I tried reading it from the picture, but am unsure.
My guess is no, but I do have a list of indemnified binders. If I read right, then no, we can't work on 'em.

 

[J.D.]

Bet your left nut those suckers are indemnified... Doesn't mean you won't find someone to mount them on the DL. Doing it yourself means probably fucking up a pair of skis. I don't think it's worth it. Better off getting newer bindings.

 

[fLyInG-liNeS]

they are look forza-pros

 

[B-runge]

riley will do it

ive got his cell number if you want it....

 

[fLyInG-liNeS]

i already got it taken care of thanks tho

 

[stephengillboy]

any tech with experience will be able to mount those, but you'll have to sign a waiver to say they arent repsonsible for anything...i'd suggest you bought a new set, but i'd still mount them for you