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Accidentally bent my brakes

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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
Today I landed switch and popped out on a sketchy backyard setup and my brake got bent forward. Now it sticks out and drags when I ski. How can I fix it?

I don't want to break it, but I've tried bending it by hand and it hasn't helped.

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Dec 9 2009 2:15PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
Never mind, I fixed it
Dec 9 2009 2:37PM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
just curious, how did you fix it?
Dec 9 2009 2:58PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
They don't look wide enough - try tweaking them out a bit so they don't get caught up on the sidewall, it can be a huge pain when that happens.
Dec 9 2009 3:02PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
They were fine before I fell.

I fixed them by getting a ski pole without the grip, putting it over the brake, and using it as a lever to bend them back into place
Dec 9 2009 3:07PM
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doublexl
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fulltiltclaim
Dec 9 2009 5:30PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
What? I was just trying to show how the brake drags when the boot is clicked in.
Dec 9 2009 5:47PM
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bibs_skibum
Posts: 4462 - Karma: 449
full tilts, afterbangs, and griffins. He must be a NSer
Dec 9 2009 7:04PM
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El_Barto.
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jesters. but im not one to judge, i also use those same trendy products
Dec 9 2009 7:18PM
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BWalmer
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I have the same...but with the new Pivots, I think that makes me worse...haha.
Dec 9 2009 7:19PM
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bibs_skibum
Posts: 4462 - Karma: 449
Jesters?! That kid looks like he weighs 6 pounds! Christ, i guess spending more money on higher din bindings is all the rage too huh? More money spent and more knees blown. My guess is he's 5'10, 155 lbs, and has a 310 bsl and rides at a 13 (purely speculation)
Dec 9 2009 7:36PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
Woah close. I'm 160 and I ride at an 8 din though. I picked up the Jesters because I found a deal on them and they were a birthday present. I figure since they have more metal, they will last longer because I plan on riding this setup for a long time.

I got the Booters because they fit my foot very nicely and I don't have the money for Hot Doggers or other FT boots. The previous models were sold out in my size.
Dec 9 2009 7:46PM
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