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FKS 155 World Cup Question

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SweatyBallShack
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I was waxing my skis today and I noticed that one of the arm things on the heel piece of my FKS 155 World Cups was kinda wobbly. I thought it was kinda weird so I checked all the other ones. That one arm seems to be a lot looser than the others and I can actually wiggle the heel enough that it lifts up quite a bit, but only on the loose side. It seems like something to worry about to me. Anybody know how to fix this? I'd try to figure it out myself but I'm not exactly an expert on bindings, let alone FKS. thanks
Dec 15 2010 4:11PM
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MEGAZORD
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It happens on the older ones. Typically not anything to worry about. Take it to a shop and have them test it. If it releases consistently, you're good to go.
Dec 15 2010 4:17PM
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SweatyBallShack
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It releases but it definitely feels off when it does so. I'm not sure if it matters but they have 5 days on them.
Dec 15 2010 4:19PM
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MEGAZORD
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Take a picture or something. Im not sure what exactly is "loose".
Dec 15 2010 4:20PM
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SweatyBallShack
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I'm actually not 100% sure either. All I know is that the heel wiggles on one side (not the part that is mounted to the ski) and that it has something to do with the arm thing. I'm not even sure what it's called, but it's the thing that holds the heel to the turntable on each side.
Dec 15 2010 4:26PM
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MEGAZORD
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The forward pressure linkages? Take it to a shop, Unless you have a picture with an arrow pointing to whats wrong, we cant diagnose over the internet.
Dec 15 2010 5:00PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Yep those are what I'm talking about. Thanks for the advice.
Dec 15 2010 5:01PM
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jca
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all of my fks have some play there. you're probably fine.
Dec 15 2010 7:19PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Thanks. I was kinda worried that they had gotten damaged because I had to slam on the brakes the other night and a snowboarder hit me hard enough to un buckle my helmet and pop a ski off when I was running close to the max din. It kinda hurt a lot. haha
Dec 15 2010 11:00PM
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no_steeze
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all fks have some play but that being said i have a pair of fks 155's with a ton of play and while clicked in i can pull my heel up and the binding moves around more than it should thus effecting the release. i can't use the bindings anymore because one ski will not release when it needs to
Dec 15 2010 11:03PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Sounds like I should get it checked out. I couldn't tell if it moved when I was clicked in because I have a narrow foot/ankle and I can almost stand on my toes inside my boots as it is. haha
Dec 15 2010 11:19PM
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