Remount or stay with really heavy demo bindings.

[C_dub]

I bought some used 2015 line blends. Problem is that they came with demo bindings that weigh as much as the ski itself. Should I remount with a pair of much lighter non-demo bindings or have to not drill another set of holes into my skis (already mounted once so this would be the second time.)

 

[Swandog7]

If th3 bindings are making actual trouble when you ski maybe look into it. If it's not really an issue when you ski maybe keep them in. I woukd have no problem. Re drilling. If you have the cash and an actual reason to re drill it wouldn't be a bad idea

 

[tomPietrowski]

What bindongs are they i would gues maybe geiffons if they were on line demo skis. If they are griffons then you wont save much weight going to a non demo.

 

[rozboon]

As Tom said, if it's the demo Griffon then it's one of the better demo bindings out there and functionally near identical to a normal Griffon with negligible weight difference.

Chances are it's some horrible rail-mount pile of crap though with a 200m tall stand height, in which case kill it with fire and get something better.

 

[C_dub]

What bindongs are they i would gues maybe geiffons if they were on line demo skis. If they are griffons then you wont save much weight going to a non demo.

As Tom said, if it's the demo Griffon then it's one of the better demo bindings out there and functionally near identical to a normal Griffon with negligible weight difference.

Chances are it's some horrible rail-mount pile of crap though with a 200m tall stand height, in which case kill it with fire and get something better.

Salomen z12's

 

[tomPietrowski]

Salomen z12's

Which are they? Do you adjust them by one part in the middle or do you adjust the heel and toe indivually?

if you just adjust the middle tey are the speed and actually are pretty good. I have a pair I use on test skis and they great.

If it's the other type I would either replace or get them converted to regular bindings. A decent shop who deal wit salomon or atomic can probably swap out base plates which will be cheaper then new bindings.

 

[C_dub]

Which are they? Do you adjust them by one part in the middle or do you adjust the heel and toe indivually?

if you just adjust the middle tey are the speed and actually are pretty good. I have a pair I use on test skis and they great.

If it's the other type I would either replace or get them converted to regular bindings. A decent shop who deal wit salomon or atomic can probably swap out base plates which will be cheaper then new bindings.

They are the toe and heel adjust desperately ones

 

[integralmgmt]

I bought Punx last season really cheap that came with Atomic demo bindings. I thinks it's worth it to remount (I got Griffons), especially since you can always move the new bindings to your next skis.

 

[LAME.]

DUDE. REMOUNT.

You bought blends. a ski known for its buttery feel, with a demo track it basically kills the flex through the ski. IMO any binding with a track is fucked, and will dramatically change your skis flex. fks all the way...

 

[JsNeagle]

Remount and sell the demo bindings on ebay.

A ski company, rep, rental shop, etc. will likely buy them.

Most people don't realize that demo bindings are actually more expensive than non-demo bindings at wholesale prices, so you'll often find shops buying used bindings.

 

[integralmgmt]

Remount and sell the demo bindings on ebay.

A ski company, rep, rental shop, etc. will likely buy them.

Most people don't realize that demo bindings are actually more expensive than non-demo bindings at wholesale prices, so you'll often find shops buying used bindings.

Yeah I got like $80 out of my Atomic demos (you can buy new non-demo version for like $150).