Feeler - Group Order JesterFit Swap Plates (Binding Freedom)

**ACH** · 11-06-2012, 06:10 PM

This is a feeler to see if there is enough interest in a JesterFit Swap Plate (by Binding Freedom) to place an initial group order.

25 units are needed to initiate an order.

This does not apply to any other existing Binding Freedom products.

Originally Posted by jondrums

Hi guys,

* They will be either green or gold (I reserve the right to choose based on who has the most interesting argument for one or the other).
* I will include full compatibility for regular OR demo bindings. So that includes everything in ACH's post above.
*We need 25 pairs preordered to do the manufacturing run. They will become a standard product if made, but I need to be sure there is demand - thus the mini "kickstarter" group buy.
*Price for the group buy is $105/ea. If enough people confirm they are in here in the thread, I'll put an official pre-order up on the site and people can go on there and pay and then wait excitedly for the manufacturing run. Should take about 6 weeks to make them.
*I will design them, and then post up CAD renderings in the next week or so if there is enough interest.

Thanks all!

**avitas** · 11-06-2012, 08:20 PM

I'd be down for 1 pair to start, and maybe more later as long as there's not some new hole pattern with the jester/griffon and it works with comforts.

Would want to get the plates in within a reasonable time frame so I don't have to hold off too long mounting some skis.

**pfluffenmeister** · 11-06-2012, 08:22 PM

i don't need any, but they should be green.

**CaliBrit** · 11-06-2012, 09:00 PM

IF they had the hole for the demo jester/griffon then I would be interested.

**ACH** · 11-06-2012, 09:02 PM

CaliBrit, I haven't seen a mounting template for the demo version.
I think Jon will need to look at that to know if it's possible.

**Snowy Spartan** · 11-06-2012, 10:24 PM

Did anyone ever figure out if the new jester has a different hole pattern? I might be interested in an older one, but not the new hole pattern.

**BaNosser** · 11-06-2012, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by AlpenChronicHabitual

CaliBrit, I haven't seen a mounting template for the demo version.
I think Jon will need to look at that to know if it's possible.

http://photos.imageevent.com/banos/l...dDemo_test.pdf

I'd be interested if the Demo hole was included.. just like the 5th hole is required for Duke/Barons

**Skidog** · 11-07-2012, 08:02 AM

Same hole pattern as the schizo or no? I would likely be in if its the same hole pattern. Thanks

**ACH** · 11-07-2012, 11:28 AM

The entire Jester platform shares a common mounting hole pattern.
The following models are included:
Jester Pro
Jester 16
Griffon
Squire
All Schizo and demo variants (+1 hole behind the toe)

IMO it would make sense to configure the toe plate like the DynaDuke so the demo/schizo are also compatible (subject to confirmation from Jon).

**jondrums** · 11-07-2012, 04:00 PM

Hi guys,

* They will be either green or gold (I reserve the right to choose based on who has the most interesting argument for one or the other).
* I will include full compatibility for regular OR demo bindings. So that includes everything in ACH's post above.
*We need 25 pairs preordered to do the manufacturing run. They will become a standard product if made, but I need to be sure there is demand - thus the mini "kickstarter" group buy.
*Price for the group buy is $105/ea. If enough people confirm they are in here in the thread, I'll put an official pre-order up on the site and people can go on there and pay and then wait excitedly for the manufacturing run. Should take about 6 weeks to make them.
*I will design them, and then post up CAD renderings in the next week or so if there is enough interest.

Thanks all!

**covert** · 11-08-2012, 09:38 AM

If they would have the same mounting pattern as the SollyFits I'm in and I am psyched.

**ACH** · 11-08-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by covert

If they would have the same mounting pattern as the SollyFits I'm in and I am psyched.

Either my sarcasim meter is broken or..?
Wouldn't "same mounting pattern as the SollyFits", make them SollyFits?

**zeroforhire** · 11-08-2012, 12:37 PM

I think he means the plate mounting pattern. The four screws per plate

**SeatownSlackey** · 11-08-2012, 12:42 PM

^^^i think he means the 8 screws that attach plate to ski.

Some peeps run inserts and swap plates instead of the bindings

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**ACH** · 11-08-2012, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by zeroforhire

I think he means the plate mounting pattern. The four screws per plate

ah, that makes sense to me now.
See, I should have finished my coffee first.

**Skidog** · 11-08-2012, 02:08 PM

I'm in on a plate that work with schizo if we get enough peeps.

Thanks.

**ACH** · 11-08-2012, 08:39 PM

So far it looks like we have 10 if I include interest from other non mag types.

**matt** · 11-08-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by covert

If they would have the same mounting pattern as the SollyFits I'm in and I am psyched.

x2 with the same mid sole location.

**CaliBrit** · 11-09-2012, 02:44 PM

Wonder how the demo plate will line up on top of the fit plate.

**sklar** · 11-09-2012, 04:12 PM

i might be interested in the future, but can't commit the money now

**ACH** · 11-12-2012, 09:25 PM

Bumping for JesterFits...
We need 15 more to get an order going.

**avitas** · 11-12-2012, 10:13 PM

buump..........

**covert** · 11-13-2012, 02:27 PM

y'all need to get on board. if you ski in AT boots most of the time you want a jesterfit setup.

**CaliBrit** · 11-13-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by covert

y'all need to get on board. if you ski in AT boots most of the time you want a jesterfit setup.

I am already in, but why do you say this?

**hoarhey** · 11-13-2012, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Skidog

Same hole pattern as the schizo or no? I would likely be in if its the same hole pattern. Thanks

Originally Posted by AlpenChronicHabitual

The entire Jester platform shares a common mounting hole pattern.
The following models are included:
Jester Pro
Jester 16
Griffon
Squire
All Schizo and demo variants (+1 hole behind the toe)

IMO it would make sense to configure the toe plate like the DynaDuke so the demo/schizo are also compatible (subject to confirmation from Jon).

Originally Posted by jondrums

*I will design them, and then post up CAD renderings in the next week or so if there is enough interest.

Thanks all!

When will decision be made for which other plates (4 per plate) screw pattern would match jesterfit: dynaduke or sollyfit

Comparing the two, it seems that mid-sole line for dynaduke is a hair over 2 cm in front of sollyfit mid-sole at the same bsl (using the same front plate holes).

My example starts with sollyfits. To go from sollyfit to dynaduke with re-using the same front plate holes, looks like dynaduke rear plate holes must be 2 cm forward of sollyfit rear plate holes. This results in the mid-sole line moving 2 plus cm forward, which is the desired outcome for this swap.