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12-14-2018, 11:53 AM #1Registered User
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Adjustability of tech bindings for different boots/BSLs.
How adjustable are tech bindings to different boots? Specifically I'm wondering about G3 Ion (12) bindings.
As far as I know, in the past, the answer was not very (if really at all). But I'm wondering with newer bindings and forward pressure and such, is there some adjustability?
I want to buy a set of skis with bindings set for a 307mm BSL, and I have a 294mm BSL.... and am hoping I don't have to re-drill? (But I'm thinking I probably do).
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12-14-2018, 12:03 PM #2
It would be close, but you could probably make that happen with Vipec/Tecton if you mount the heel centered between those two BSL's. Test on boards to make sure. I made it work with 305 Cochise / 294 Alien RS.
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12-14-2018, 12:11 PM #3
If 307mm was the original BSL and heel piece was mounted dead center of its range, you probably need to re-mount. Ion fore/aft adjustment is reported as 22mm on skimo, 30 on knut's template. I mounted a pair for a buddy last night and would lean towards the 22, but I didn't actually measure.
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12-14-2018, 12:12 PM #4
Ion have a 22mm adjustment range.
So if there is a mount for the Ion for 307mm in the middle of the range, shortest boot you could fit without redrill is 296mm. Maybe 294mm would work, maybe not. Not a big deal to move the toe or heel 1,5cm though.
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12-14-2018, 01:43 PM #5
Historically, many of the tech bindings had a larger adjustment range than a lot of alpine bindings.
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12-14-2018, 01:49 PM #6
if it DOESN'T work maybe find a kingpin demo?
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12-14-2018, 02:06 PM #7Registered User
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TLDR; Ski faster. Quit breathing. Don't crash.
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12-14-2018, 03:16 PM #8
dependent on your boots and the boots for the previous mount as well. Scarpas have the toe inserts further back, effectively shortening the BSL for the mount. Whereas on a lightweight boot with little or no toe welt, the toe inserts will be further forward relative to the overall BSL length.
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12-15-2018, 12:38 AM #9
Solly mtn tech or Atomic Backland has 30mm adjustment range iirc
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12-15-2018, 08:10 AM #10Registered User
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Dyna rad 2 style heels have 45mm of adjustment according to the rep.
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