Hello,I got Salomon Dumont 2008 with salomon STH 12 binding. I got it mounted about 5,5cm behind the center(dont ask me why). I have already once redrilled the front part of binding because of boot size. I am thinking about redrilling the binding to the center. Is it better to leave it like this or to redrill it? Is it very bad for the ski to redrill the binding(how)? Thanks for answer
Redrill binding???
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triebby
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Obviously you want to remount a ski as little as possible, but these things happen and it's not the end of the world. However, there are a few things you want to make sure of when remounting. Before you mount the binders in their new position, line them up where you want them and see where the new holes will be in relation to the old ones. You should do your best to avoid drilling the new holes any closer than 1/2 inch away from the old ones. Doing so will potentially result in decreased screw hold in the ski and increase your chances of a toe/heel piece ripping out. Also, make sure you do a good job of sealing the old holes. Most shops should have little plastic inserts that fit into the old screw holes to help reseal the ski and make sure that no water gets to your core. All holes should get a generous dab of epoxy/glue followed by an insert and then have the excess glue wiped off and the excess insert, if there is any, sanded/ground off to make it flush with the topsheet.
triebby
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That's a good call. Unless you really know what your doing, it's a good idea to take your gear to a knowledgeable ski shop, especially when dealing with mounts and bindings.
As long as they know what their doing and adhere to what I said above (and it doesn't hurt to check, just be polite when asking them questions and if they are a good shop they should be helpful and be able to tell you everything you need to know) you should be set. A remount will not affect the performance or flex of a ski as long as it's done properly. Also, one thing I forgot to mention is that if the new holes wind up being on or very close to the old holes, it doesn't hurt to move the mounting point a little forwards or a little back so that the holes are not so close to each other.
As long as they know what their doing and adhere to what I said above (and it doesn't hurt to check, just be polite when asking them questions and if they are a good shop they should be helpful and be able to tell you everything you need to know) you should be set. A remount will not affect the performance or flex of a ski as long as it's done properly. Also, one thing I forgot to mention is that if the new holes wind up being on or very close to the old holes, it doesn't hurt to move the mounting point a little forwards or a little back so that the holes are not so close to each other.
Mr_pretzel
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All skis are fine up to 3 mounts.