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Ski sites with mount binding options? +kkkk
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Anyone know some ski sites where u can get skis AND bindings and have THEM mount it for you as long as you choose the location? I know of untracked.com as well as getboards.com. But im looking for some others. +KK
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That's a horrible idea. pay the extra money and get them mounted in a shop. consider the extra cost as security
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Don't do it. Don't ever, ever do that.
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Why? is it really unsafe?
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Its WAY better to have them mounted by a legit shop in your hometown with your actual boots.
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how can you even mount them without your boots?
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you give them your boot size...
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You just give your boot size, that's more than enough to mount some bindings, then you adjust yourself if necessary. (It just takes a flat screwdriver and one eye)
Besides the fact that you have somebody to physically yell at if they screw up, I don't really see what's better about having a local shop mount them, I mean they have no more interest in screwing it up than a local shop does, right?
They basically have the same job, and I don't see why working in a ski-shop would make you any better and prevent any mistake.
A few weeks back, a kid posted about how his local trustworthy ski-shop screwed-up his bindings twice or something. So shit happens, people can make mistakes, but if you use a professional website with good reviews and feedback, no reason to worry.
But if you know somebody you trust working in a ski-shop, known as the Tammy Wallnuts of binding mounting, then you should obviously ask him, but I assume you don't, or you wouldn't be making this thread.
In this particular case, I'd say the only reason for you going to a local ski-shop instead of asking the website to do the job is if you think meeting with the guy who's gonna do it will make him be more conscientious because he saw you in person. In my opinion it won't, and if you can save a few bucks..
Just my 2 cents, correct me if you think I'm wrong.
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well without a boot, they can't test if the binding is releasing correctly...
level nine is real legit though, and they'll always tell you to get your bindings tested at your local shop before using the skis (which should cost little to nothing)
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In the case that they do screw up though, you have a face, and a physical brick&mortar shop to work with. And on another note, it just doesn't make sense. Why not give them all proper tools to mount your boot and minimize the risk. Sure you give them your BSL, but that doesn't replace having your actual boot there. And I'd rather inspect my new skis and bindings seperately to be satisfied and then get them mounted. It's just overall a better process and I think you will be happier doing it that way. And you get to measure out and mark your ski yourself, leading to an accurate mount, and thus higher quality mount. Why buy a new setup only to cheap out on the mount, which carries the most risk for ruining your brand new gear.
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as long as you give them your sole length your in good shape. just bring your skis to your local shop when you get the to be tested with your boots. and what has been said level 9, getboards and untracked all do mounting
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most boots have different BSL lengths.... so if u have a SPK thats a 27.5 and a 317 BSL
but your friend has a full tilt booter thats a 27.5 it might have a 310 BSL (i think thats the BSL)
but point being that if u just gave them a size they will mount it "correctly" but it probably wont be an exact fit for YOUR boot
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it has nothing to do with if we screw up.. People like me, who are certified ski techs, have to manually test each and every binding we mount with the actual boots you use, yes. both of them. We need to ensure that the twist release and forward pressure is correct. Sometimes bindings right out of the box fail or they just do not mate with you boots and tweaks to toe height and din settings need to be adjusted so it will test within range.. People walk in parking lots and scuff the hell out of the bottom of boots so they contact points to the bindings could be worn beyond repair, so the boot actually fails. This is all done to keep you safe.
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everything he said, especially this. unless you have brand new boots the contact points need to be tested with your boots
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