Switching out salomons

[highflyer21]

Right now i have a pair of chronics with some z10s, and was wondering if they have the same hole pattern as the sth 12s?

Also does changing bindings affect the structural integrity of the skis in any way?

Thanks + karma

 

[Balto]

they are more likely to rip out. but just heli coil them and you'll be fine

 

[highflyer21]

i dont know what heli coiling is bro, ive never really worked on my own skis before. Ive always just sent them off to the shop to get fixed and whatnot.

 

[MEGAZORD]

Helicoils are expensive. Like $5-6 a piece. If the threads are in good shape, youre good to go.

 

[highflyer21]

so i should be able to just switch them out and be good to go?

 

[bret]

hole pattern is the same, just put wood glue in the holes and then screw in the new bindings. be careful not to strip the screws but still get them in there good and tight and you should be good to go. the mount will be a little weaker but you'll probably be fine.

 

[bret]

oh sorry i didn't notice you said you were swapping for sth12s, not z12s. the sth12 has the same hole pattern except for an extra screw in the center of the heelpiece. you should probably take them into a shop to have them drill it for you unless you're really comfortable drilling them yourself.

 

[AJizzle]

Pain in the ass, take it to a shop. unless ur fairly expierenced in drilling and remounting skis

 

[highflyer21]

yeah, ive never done any of that stuff before so i think im prlly gonna go to the shop.

 

[MEGAZORD]

You really dont need the 5th screw. You can get away without it