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Marker griffon binding help!

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mr.houston
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Hey ns,

So today was my second day on my 181 ON3P Jeffreys with marker Griffons and I noticed a problem with my bindings and would like some advice. So the first day was great, no problems at all and everything went well. I go to ski today and right about half way through the day, I noticed some seriously loud squeaking on my front right toe piece. I didn't notice any movement but some really loud squeaking.
I have Full Tilt Dropkicks from last season and they are in perfect shape and the toes on them are not worn at all. I need some advice on what to do. I really want to avoid second mounting my skis because they are only two days old! Thanks.
Dec 26 2012 8:23PM
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El_Barto.
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Brand new bindings? Ive had two pairs of griffons and they both squeaked like assholes. it didnt cause me any problems though
Dec 26 2012 8:26PM
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mr.houston
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yea brand new bindings, only skied on them twice (this being my second day)
Dec 26 2012 8:30PM
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mr.houston
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They are 2013 so I just read that the new toe pieces have height adjustment, do you guys think that the height might be off which is causing the squeaking?
Dec 26 2012 8:45PM
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mr.houston
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forgot, I'm 5'11 135 pounds type 2-3 skier
Dec 26 2012 9:44PM
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tomPietrowski
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Your best bet is just to take them back to the shop which mounted them and have them take a look. Messing with bindings is not worth it unless you know exactly what your doing.

I would not worry though, should be something simple.
Dec 26 2012 9:59PM
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mr.houston
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alright I will, I'm on a ski trip for the next couple of days so that's why I'm kinda worried. You think I should still ski on them?
Dec 26 2012 10:01PM
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Dr.Dealgood
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I have experienced similar problems on different bindings and eventually deduced it was due to snow/ice being packed into my boot and binding elements leading to increased pressure being generated... Resulting in squeaking. Pretty simple and as long as I really cleaned off my boots/bindings after a big fall or boot pack there was no problem.
Dec 26 2012 10:04PM
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tomPietrowski
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just take them to any shop in the town your in now. Most shops will not charge you just to check the bindings and the settings.
Dec 26 2012 10:05PM
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mr.houston
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alright I will do that. Any more advice would be much appreciated
Dec 26 2012 10:33PM
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