
Originally Posted by
Dumb0ldDad
Thought I would post this in case it helps out another dumb old dad at some point.
Background:
Last year I bought kid #2 some new skis and Look NX7 bindings, mounted them for 263 bsl (22.5 mondo) using the same jigarex plates shown above.
Issue:
Kid #2's feet had grown a size over the summer, so last week I moved the heel pieces back and went to put new boots (275 bsl, 23.5 mondo) into them. Uh - oh... Not quite enough room... I was actually able to force them in but obviously the forward pressure was off. Started grumbling, and cracked a beer. Never seen this issue before with only 1 size up in bsl, especially for kid/tweener bindings.
Solution:
Removed heels, measured back 1.5cm from old holes, double checked new mark spacing, punched marks, drilled, plugged old holes, reinstalled bindings, reset heels which are now roughly in the middle of the track. Forward pressure is correct; cracked a celebratory beer.
What I would do next time, even though there probably won't be a next time:
On an old throw-away ski or 2X4 etc., set up template for current boots. Drill toes as usual, mark heel points using a sharpie through the template holes. Remove template and re-measure heel holes somewhere around 1cm back. Triple check spacing on new marks. Punch new marks, drill, mount, and check to make sure current boots will work. If successful, crack a beer and get started on the new skis, hoping your kids feet don't grow +2 sizes next year.
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