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Mounting Price Question

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Nic_Sutter
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I'm from Indiana, and we have a few bump on the log ski "hills", my home peak being Paoli Peaks, and here it costs like, 45 to 50 dollars to mount your bindings on your skis, for a professionally done job. Well, I just got new skis and new bindings in (not mounted) for my trip to Whistler and I was wondering if anyone knew the average price it would cost IN whistler to mount bindings. Is it cheaper, the same, what? cuz i gotta know how much money i need before i get over there, cuz vacation ain't cheap. much thanx!

Mar 12 2009 10:09AM
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Craig114
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im not sure about there but in fargo ND we have two places that sell skis and it only costs 15 so im guessing it would be about the same if not less
Mar 12 2009 12:38PM
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Nic_Sutter
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oh sweet. I was pretty convinced that 45 was a rip-off and the only reason they can charge that much is they're the only ski resort around here. So yeah, thanks dude. +K
Mar 12 2009 12:43PM
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skiminnesota
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ive payed 42$ for mine to be mounted... at a legit ski shop... otherwise sports authority will fuck up your equipment (mount um) for about 20$...... but i wouldnt let those fuckers lay one finger on my skis.....
Mar 12 2009 1:01PM
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steeCETzzee159
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wow tahts rediculas.  if u got to a shop around where i live it costs like 60 dollars if you dont buy your stuff from that shop.
Mar 12 2009 1:11PM
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Sfish130
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Consider yourself lucky if you are only paying $45-$60. My local ski shop in MD truly has a monopoly. I just got my bindings mounted and they charge me 80 bucks. It sucks but there are no other places to get them slapped on so i had to suck it up and pay the price.
Mar 12 2009 1:17PM
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steeCETzzee159
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my dad did it for free and it worked great.
Mar 12 2009 1:21PM
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dave44
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I don't think I've ever paid for a mount... but it having legit ski shops (and employees) helps.

Shops normally charge around $40 though, I think. But judging from this thread, you should expect it to be more.
Mar 12 2009 1:23PM
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*DwC*
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the shop i work at its only like 24$ or 29$ i cant remember but its def not anymore than that
Mar 12 2009 1:23PM
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Tigerlilly
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There are a lot of options for mounting bindings in Whistler. If you want it done cheap the best wayt to go about it is to check out some of the rental/tune up places which tend to be run by australians and offer them beer before you bring you gear in, see what they say. you can usually get a mount for a 15 pack. Beer is like cash to them. Other places would be Glacier shop, TMC, and comor, not sure on prices though. good luck
Mar 12 2009 1:28PM
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Tinga
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$25 here. but in places where there isnt much competition you can see prices around $50.
Mar 12 2009 1:33PM
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bhill2.0
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Yeah for some reason they think they can charge you 75$-80$ for a mount. I would aways tell them I got some of the stuff their and they would mount it free but then Ski Chalet stopped letting me do that
Mar 12 2009 3:07PM
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Taucher
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Its pretty easy to do yourself, just put a countersink on the bit backwards so you dont drill throuh your bases
Mar 12 2009 3:49PM
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skithesprings
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i have remounted both of my urban pairs of skis and it worked like a charm, just takes a little know how.
Mar 12 2009 3:57PM
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Silence
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We charge a fortune for tech work because that is the only area of the store that can't be purchased online
Mar 12 2009 4:25PM
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Billups
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Learning how to mount and tune your own skis is one of the greatest skills you can acquire in my opinion. I was a tech at perfects for 4 years and because of that I can go in there whenever I want and do whatever I want to my or my friends skis, so I haven't paid for any legit ski work in a few years now.
Mar 12 2009 4:58PM
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