Issues with BD Nylon Skins

[Larix]

I was trying to install the tip loop on a set of new BD skins. The screw just kept stripping and wouldnt go in.

Anyone else have this issue? Or am I missing something?

Any ideas or help would be appreciated

Thanks

[volklpowdermaniac]

I was trying to install the tip loop on a set of new BD skins. The screw just kept stripping and wouldnt go in.

Anyone else have this issue? Or am I missing something?

Any ideas or help would be appreciated

Thanks

Had same issue on one of the first couple I installed, took one of the other screws and it went in fine then came back to the stubborn one and moved it to different location, went in with some difficulty but got all six in ok. I guess I just stopped early when I realized stripping would be an issue and messed around with location and some finesse and got it.

All this to say - yes it’s a problem.

[skifishbum]

heat an icepick or awl
poke through
screw screw with right size bit
aint rocket science
the dont lets underedjumacated ski bums into that feild

[gregL]

heat an icepick or awl
poke through

This. Black Diamond doesn't include this advice on their video, but it sure helps. You don't need to heat it, either.

[Larix]

Thanks...clearly I was missing something

Had same issue on one of the first couple I installed, took one of the other screws and it went in fine then came back to the stubborn one and moved it to different location, went in with some difficulty but got all six in ok. I guess I just stopped early when I realized stripping would be an issue and messed around with location and some finesse and got it.

All this to say - yes it’s a problem.

heat an icepick or awl
poke through
screw screw with right size bit
aint rocket science
the dont lets underedjumacated ski bums into that feild

[gregL]

. . . even works to re-cut older BD skins with already broken off screws.