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03-02-2015, 06:47 PM #701
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03-31-2015, 04:37 PM #702
EPF tours on carbon concepts. It was the easiest thing I did all day.
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04-10-2015, 02:03 PM #703Registered User
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I started mounting my own fucking skis with paper templates due to this thread and wanted to share one of the things that added to my confidence... http://www.amazon.com/Milescraft-131...dp/B00F1ZJFZK/ Much cheaper than Big Gator Tools one and worked just fine for the three mounts that I've used it on.
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05-27-2015, 08:26 AM #704Registered User
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Mounted a pair of Ski Logik Howitzers with Dynafit Speed Radical bindings. Here are a few observations:
1.) I couldn't find anywhere online how deep to drill. I went 3/8" (9.5mm) with no issues (no base dimpling). Skis are about 12mm thick in the mounting area.
2.) The wood core of these skis is HARD. I used a 5/32" (4.0mm) drill bit and still had a hell of a time driving the screws, but they did go and all are tight.
3.) I used a silicon based adhesive instead of epoxy or wood glue. I thought epoxy would be too strong if I ever decide to pull the mount and put in inserts, and I thought regular wood glue would deteriorate with water and allow water into the core. Can't say yet whether this decision was good or not...
For those who are interested, there is a much more complete write up here: http://exploringtherockies.com/2015/...step-tutorial/
Finished product:
Last edited by COBuckeye; 05-28-2015 at 04:18 PM.
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05-27-2015, 04:56 PM #705
^ sexy
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05-31-2015, 09:28 PM #706
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06-05-2015, 03:55 PM #707
I've been lurking for a few years but wanted to say thanks for this thread. Mounted my own fucking skis in large part because of the information here. (Also because it's apparently not possible to get skis mounted at a shop in less than a week in the Bay Area outside of resort season.)
I was using a mix of Alpinord's instructions on his site, along with Lou's Dynafit mounting instructions (cross-referencing the guidelines from DPS). It was a little terrifying taking a drill to a new pair of Wailers, but everything turned out great.
Some notes:
I initially tried to take the quick and easy way out per Lou's instructions, using a 5/32" drill bit from the local hardware store with a drill stop, and not tapping the thread. But that was no good with the Wailers, so I ended up ordering a proper 4.1x9mm alpine drill bit with a 12ab thread tap.
I had one minor spinner (screw went in all the way but wouldn't tighten down all the way after I was a little overzealous the first time with it) which I repaired with steel wool and 24-hour epoxy. I thought I'd be able to tighten it a tiny bit more after the epoxy set, but it's not moving at all at this point. I'll keep an eye on it, but there's no play in the binding as it is.
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06-05-2015, 04:25 PM #708
Was the spinner in the heel or toe?
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06-05-2015, 11:02 PM #709
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06-08-2015, 04:42 PM #710
Is 15mm (hole center to hole center) the suggested minimum spacing for inserts?
I want to mount a pair of Guardians with some inserts, but the skis have already been mounted with the traditional Salomon 4 screw toe pieces. I printed out some jigs and when I overlay them, the front two holes appear to match up but the rear two are only 10mm apart. (The rear most would be the guardian's holes if it matters).
I want to avoid moving my mount point if at all possible.
Any ideas? Sollyplates don't take Guardians. CAST system would use existing holes, but is also discouragingly expensive (I calculate $630+$220 for each additional pair of skis vs ~$250 for the Guardians). I ride alpine boots and will continue to do so for the time being. I'm sure I'm overlooking something, but I'm stumped at the moment.
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06-08-2015, 06:40 PM #711Registered User
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I would move something back/forward/sideways in another parallel universe so I had more room between inserts or wtf
Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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06-08-2015, 06:51 PM #712
I would mount it. Not ideal but likely ok. If you move it you run into same problem with front holes. Use an epoxy you can drill, tap, sand, etc. to fill the holes maybe...
I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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06-08-2015, 08:39 PM #713Registered User
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I've done mounts that have holes closer than that. Never had a spinner or one pull out. Fill old holes with epoxy and a hike plug. Mount 'em and go.
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06-08-2015, 11:03 PM #714Registered User
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I vote to go for it as well. If you're careful, your skis will be fine.
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06-09-2015, 05:50 AM #715
Thanks.
I had been planning on putting inserts in for both the current bindings and Guardians, but going Guardians only might be smart. It would certainly cut down on the required space. Thanks for spotting my oversight.
Mounting +1.5 or -1.5cm would also work, but I like the skis at 0. Skis don't magically tour better at +1.5cm do they? If I had to move my mount point it would be forward not back on this particular ski.
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06-09-2015, 11:15 AM #716Registered User
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Also, for the old holes, if you fill them with hardwood plugs and epoxy, any potential overlap should be no big deal:
http://www.slidewright.com/proddetai...prod=KW024-183
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06-09-2015, 11:24 AM #717
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06-09-2015, 05:59 PM #718
Little wood dowels it is then. Thanks for the help.
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06-09-2015, 07:46 PM #719
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06-09-2015, 09:41 PM #720
^^^ at some point, you're going to need to turn around
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06-09-2015, 11:57 PM #721
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06-10-2015, 08:31 AM #722
Like tuco says, less tail makes a big difference when uphill kick turning. The grip is concentrated under your heel to about maybe a foot in back of your boot, extra length doesn't stick better (check out the skins most racers use, cut short of the tail and with no tail clip/strap).
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06-23-2015, 03:18 PM #723
I've never mounted skis before. I have a few beater skis to practice on. The pair I want to mount (Rossingol s7 pro) were drilled for a Marker jr. binding but never skied. I have a brand new pair of Look Pivot 12's that I would like to mount. One obstacle that I have is that I don't know exactly what size boot my 13 yr. old son will be come November, which led me to think about how demo bindings are mounted. Is there a special plate that I would have to get. Would it be worth the money to mount this way or just wait till Oct./Nov. when he will have the new boots? (His birthday is in July and wanted to give him the skis with bindings already mounted but it's not a deal breaker). Thanks.
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06-23-2015, 03:42 PM #724Registered User
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Wait for boots, print template, mount skis later. Be greatest dad ever.
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06-23-2015, 08:18 PM #725Registered User
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just give him an envelope with a card and picture of the skis
Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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