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Question to any ski shop tech?

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fLyInG-liNeS
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So my question is if you have ever worked in a ski shop or currently do would you be able to mount these binders (pics below) because of the age, or will i have to make my own jig and mount them my self, also are there any disadvantages/risks to doing it my self?


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Aug 16 2009 11:48PM
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invader7
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would greenwoods not do it?
Aug 17 2009 12:11AM
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fLyInG-liNeS
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idk yet, they dont open till sep 3
Aug 17 2009 12:15AM
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matt.rad
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i doubt it. i don't have the indemnified list in front of me, but i believe they're not on it any more.
Aug 17 2009 9:08AM
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fLyInG-liNeS
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Aug 17 2009 5:00PM
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Fev4ng
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The toe-pieces on those binders look ridiculously sick!

Aug 17 2009 5:30PM
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charmander
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i dont know for sure, but id say no, maybe if you knew the guys and brought some beer it could happen
Aug 17 2009 6:34PM
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GRANDHAVENSKI
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Do it yourself, just make good measurements, dont overdrill, and use good woodglue
Aug 17 2009 7:11PM
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fLyInG-liNeS
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^ if i was to do it myself what size drill bit should i use
Aug 17 2009 7:14PM
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invader7
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go talk to riley at greenwoods. he'll most likely do it. and if not possibly josh mcrany or someone
Aug 17 2009 7:19PM
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Sactown83
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The size of the drill bit is determined by the ski, not the bindings.  Skis with metal generally use a 4.1, and ones without usually take a 3.5.

Liability is a sucky thing with bindings.  Some small shops will mount bindings like that for you, but then require that you sign a release of liability and write "not tested" on the paperwork.  Good luck.
Aug 17 2009 7:19PM
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fragglemuffin
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your best bet is to just buy an actual bit used for mounting...you can get them here: http://tognar.com/binding_tools_boot_canting_glue_ski_snowboard.html
you would most likely need the 3.6x9mm supposing you dont have metal in your skis...
Aug 17 2009 7:19PM
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invader7
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and if they wont. go be super chill with the mike and guys at ecolounge. smoke a bowl with them. there pretty chill. im sure theyd do it.
Aug 17 2009 7:22PM
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Steezy_Street
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Some shops wont touch bindings over 6 years old for liability reasons... however any decent tech can mount without a jog anyay.. i mounted my pipe cleaners without a solly jog by measureing the holes etc.. took a while but its been great.
Aug 17 2009 11:17PM
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Chucktheweasel
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What's the name? I tried reading it from the picture, but am unsure.

My guess is no, but I do have a list of indemnified binders. If I read right, then no, we can't work on 'em.
Aug 17 2009 11:31PM
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J.D.
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Bet your left nut those suckers are indemnified... Doesn't mean you won't find someone to mount them on the DL. Doing it yourself means probably fucking up a pair of skis. I don't think it's worth it. Better off getting newer bindings.
Aug 18 2009 4:02AM
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fLyInG-liNeS
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they are look forza-pros
Aug 18 2009 12:02PM
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B-runge
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riley will do it

ive got his cell number if you want it....
Aug 28 2009 2:38PM
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fLyInG-liNeS
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i already got it taken care of thanks tho
Aug 28 2009 2:42PM
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stephengillboy
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any tech with experience will be able to mount those, but you'll have to sign a waiver to say they arent repsonsible for anything...i'd suggest you bought a new set, but i'd still mount them for you
Aug 28 2009 4:20PM
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