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Thread: Manaslu Binding Freedom
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11-04-2012, 05:39 PM #1
Manaslu Binding Freedom
I've been a short time member here and just scored a pair of Dynafit Manaslu's from Shorty_J for a great price so I though I should do something potentially stupid with them for the benefit of the TGR community.
I did a bit of research and this has not been very well documented so I though I would show you what I did.
Sorry about the crappy phone pictures
New skis
They had been drilled a few times:
Big holes:
Guess my warranty is void
Binding inserts installed
Epoxy is still wet
I'll be sure to post details once i've had a chance to try them out.
Big shout out to the TGR community for all the great tech info provided!Last edited by ferniebiker; 11-05-2012 at 03:58 PM.
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11-04-2012, 07:50 PM #2
I have those skis. So, you pulled out the plugs and the hole was correct for the insert?
A few people feel the rain. Most people just get wet.
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11-04-2012, 08:13 PM #3
Nope, drilled the insert out to 6.5x9.5, tapped it, lots of epoxy and installed like you would on any other ski.
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11-04-2012, 08:56 PM #4
^ That is so fucking sketchy. I predict that you rip the binding w/ inserts right out of the ski
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11-04-2012, 09:00 PM #5
I'll be watching. I fixed two spinners with custom turned hardwood dowels. So far so good. BTW. I found that the recommended mounting decal did not work for my 320 bsl Garmonts. Also, word was to mount that model as far forward as possible.
A few people feel the rain. Most people just get wet.
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11-04-2012, 10:21 PM #6
I guess we will see won't we? I'm not very concerned as there was a bunch of insert left and the tapping was way cleaner than any wood cores that I have tapped. The threads fit it really tight and with the epoxy, I feel safe with the setup.
These are mounted in the only location that would work since i'm on radical ft bindings.
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11-04-2012, 11:20 PM #7
I'm impressed. And I think it'll work great. The Dynafit factory inserts aren't really much of a step up from standard plastic inserts like the ones pictured below. They factory inserts are NOT T-nutted like K2 tele skis. I reckon this is an improvement over the factory inserts.
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11-05-2012, 12:25 PM #8
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12-04-2012, 03:26 PM #9
2 big days of touring and my bindings are still attached
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03-07-2013, 12:49 AM #10
Is there any update to this setup? Just picked up a pair of Slu's and wanting to install inserts myself.
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03-07-2013, 02:15 AM #11
These are mounted in the only location that would work since i'm on radical ft bindings.[/QUOTE]
I think you can move them forward by drilling all new holes. (At least) Some Manaslus have a pre-punched divot in front of the two most forward holes on the toe, which I assume they did so you could move a little forward with a rad or tlt binding. You could move the rear up to two cm forward it would seem if you really wanted to. Just a thought...
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02-12-2015, 11:57 AM #12
Quick update...
I've put probably 20 days on this setup so far with no issues. At first I was concerned that with the Loctite, I may unthread the factory insert when I removed the bolts but this hasn't been an issue. I've skied them pretty hard (for the ski) a few times doing some 10-15 foot drops. So far so good.
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02-13-2015, 01:26 AM #13
Thanks for the update. Now that I have a 2nd brand new touring rig and NO F***KING SNOW, I'm going to do that.
A few people feel the rain. Most people just get wet.
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