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Thread: Is it gonna be like this FOREVER?How to stop ripping my bindings out of skis?

  1. 03-07-2018, 05:31 PM #51
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    A little wet/rotten ... like a little pregnant? Well helicoils are worth a shot, but I'd watch these skis, 'coz mildew can be pervasive.

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  2. 03-07-2018, 05:34 PM #52
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    Wren 108's are awesome. My favorite ski and extremely versatile. Have fun.
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  3. 03-08-2018, 11:07 AM #53
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    You're right, if you're coming out of the heels, it not an upward toe problem. Burlier skis, and fixing core shots more quickly?
    No longer stuck.

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    Now I just gotta figure out this whole Quiverkiller/freedom insert conundrum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shredgnar View Post
    Now I just gotta figure out this whole Quiverkiller/freedom insert conundrum.
    What's the conundrum?
    "Alpine rock and steep, deep powder are what I seek, and I will always find solace there." - Bean Bowers

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    Quote Originally Posted by shredgnar View Post
    Now I just gotta figure out this whole Quiverkiller/freedom insert conundrum.
    This might help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinord View Post
    This might help.
    Thanks, that'll help
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  8. 03-08-2018, 02:32 PM #58
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    Personally, I wouldn't install inserts on new skis just to help with binding retention. I would absolutely helicoil any spinners, but I don't think inserts are worth the hassle for the marginal increase in retention. If I was that concerned about a new mount in a new ski, I would t-nut instead.

    And if you're worried about retention, I wouldn't recommend swapping bindings between skis. It just takes one time of not tightening the screws enough or not using vibratite, etc, and you risk a pullout. Just buy some STH for the Wrens, mount them up with some slow-set epoxy (hopefully no spinners, but helicoil any if they happen), and call it a day.
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  9. 03-08-2018, 07:05 PM #59
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    metal topsheets exist for a reason
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  10. 03-08-2018, 07:42 PM #60
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    Quote Originally Posted by waxman View Post
    metal topsheets exist for a reason
    No. If you're relying on a single sheet of metal to hold your bindings down, you're already screwed.

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