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Binding gurus....look z7 info

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El_Barto.
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I just picked up a pair of these for super cheap and they are mint. Barely used with the nice all metal 3D toe. They look like really nice bindings. Din to 13

My question is are they fine to use? I know they are pretty old but i dont see any reason not to use them. The 3 screws in the toe kinda freaks me out but not all that much

I would mount them on moment tahoes if that makes any difference
Jan 6 2013 10:47AM
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7springsprod
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Are those pivots? Did a quick google image search to see what they looked like.
Jan 6 2013 10:52AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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They're about the same vintage as Salomon 997s, and I've got a few pairs of those.  If the AFDs are good, I'd take them into a shop and have them put on a 2x4 so they can test how they release.  That way you don't end up drilling holes in your skis for nothing.

Or if you can find a template and you're competent, mount them on a 2x4 yourself.  Good practice if they test out well so you can mount them yourself later.
Jan 6 2013 10:54AM
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El_Barto.
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Ive mounted a few pairs before free hand but nothing brand new. If i keep them i will do this but u really would rather not drill into new skis

I dont see them on the indemnified list. It says all pivots but i dont know if that icludes these. The list also says z rv18. So maybe thats the only z series a shop will mount still.

Thanks guys
Jan 6 2013 10:58AM
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El_Barto.
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^supposed to say i would rather not drill into new skis
Jan 6 2013 11:00AM
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VD.
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Take them to get release tested and then see how that turns out. Just to check they look like these
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Jan 6 2013 11:07AM
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El_Barto.
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Yep.

And derp. They are on skis so i can skip the whole mount em on a 2x4 part
Jan 6 2013 11:12AM
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Ghini
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I have a pair in bright pink (in europe) if anyone wants them..
I think they are fine to use them, all the tech is the same as new pivots..
But to be shure get them tested..
Jan 6 2013 4:45PM
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El_Barto.
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i was trying to find info on em on google and i saw yours.

i know the heels are fine. Anyone know anything about the toes? Indemnified?
Jan 6 2013 5:04PM
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k2andcannoli
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I really doubt any shop will test these.
Jan 6 2013 6:07PM
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El_Barto.
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thanks but im more interested in info rather than speculation.
Jan 6 2013 6:11PM
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AndyGreen
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my uncle has a pair of these on his wall of skis. they seem like they would work though.
Jan 6 2013 7:13PM
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rozboon
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They haven't been indemnified for years. I could only find lists back as far as 2005 and they weren't on there even.

Which may affect which shops will work on them... some might point-blank refuse, others will probably get you to sign a pretty gnarly waiver.

Jan 6 2013 7:16PM
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El_Barto.
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thats what i wanted to know. I wasnt sure since the 2011 list said all pivots.

Could i frankenbinding them and use the heels with axial toe?
Jan 6 2013 7:27PM
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rozboon
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Axial2?

Commence epic disclaimer, doing this will cause your skis to catch fire and burn your legs off. Also you will crash into a tree and be horribly disfigured and have to piss in a bag for the rest of your life.

Yeah, can't see why not - the heel part is virtually identical to the modern ones, and the Axial2/Look PX toe is exactly the same as the one on the Pivot 14. A PX12 or PX14 toe would probably match them nicely.

Given their age though, I'd really want to get the release force checked out... I would say at this point the DIN indicator would be wet-finger-in-the-air at best.

Jan 6 2013 8:12PM
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