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General Helicoil question.

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GeorgiaJibber
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Hey guys i tried looking for a like thread but found nothing.

So i picked up my skis from the shop today and found out that the technician helicoiled both of my fks heel pieces after one of them pulled out. I was just wondering how the helicons will hold up in the PARK as i have heard that they are more likely to pull out. So overall, are helicons stronger than a regular mount? Thanks!
Feb 8 2014 8:58PM
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BirtDike
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Also, whats the strongest thing you can do for reusing holes. anything better than a helicoil?
Feb 8 2014 9:12PM
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Kreech
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Helicoils are usually stronger than normal holes, assuming the core isn't defective/rotten or something like that. I helicoiled one of the holes on my FR's and they've held up all season with no problems.
Feb 8 2014 10:25PM
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lukaturtle
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Helicoils are stronger. There's a reason why tele skiers use them alot
Feb 8 2014 10:40PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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alright thanks guys!
Feb 9 2014 12:33AM
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Goku
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Helicoils work great but Quiver Killers/Binding Freedom work better.
The Hole is a little bit bigger, but you use epoxy to set the insert into place. Once theyre in no water can get to the core and pullouts are all but impossible. Plus you can remove bindings regularly without the issue of stripping the holes and weakening the core.
Think of it like the inserts in a snowboard, but stronger
Feb 10 2014 2:46PM
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dolanslebensraum
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GokuHelicoils work great but Quiver Killers/Binding Freedom work better.
The Hole is a little bit bigger, but you use epoxy to set the insert into place. Once theyre in no water can get to the core and pullouts are all but impossible. Plus you can remove bindings regularly without the issue of stripping the holes and weakening the core.
Think of it like the inserts in a snowboard, but stronger


What are “quiver killers and binding freedom?
Mar 19 2020 11:22AM
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animator
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DolanReloadedWhat are “quiver killers and binding freedom?

Something that a skier who rides Attacks like yourself would never need
Mar 19 2020 11:36AM
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dolanslebensraum
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animatorSomething that a skier who rides Attacks like yourself would never need


Ill fukn kil u gobi
Mar 19 2020 11:39AM
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animator
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DolanReloadedIll fukn kil u gobi


It was a joke relax 😂
Mar 19 2020 1:31PM
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dolanslebensraum
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animatorIt was a joke relax 😂

i know Haha. I found quiver killers on google. Does that work better than helicoils? Or is quiver killer a brand of helicoil?
Mar 19 2020 11:19PM
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onenerdykid
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DolanReloadedi know Haha. I found quiver killers on google. Does that work better than helicoils? Or is quiver killer a brand of helicoil?

They do different things.

helicoil - a metal thread placed into a damaged ski when the binding screw pulls out. It creates a better anchor for the binding screw to hold on to.

Quiver Killer Inserts - metal inserts placed into your skis so you can move one set of bindings between two or more sets of skis
Mar 20 2020 7:20AM
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dolanslebensraum
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onenerdykidThey do different things.

helicoil - a metal thread placed into a damaged ski when the binding screw pulls out. It creates a better anchor for the binding screw to hold on to.

Quiver Killer Inserts - metal inserts placed into your skis so you can move one set of bindings between two or more sets of skis

Cool. Thanks senpai.
Mar 21 2020 8:15PM
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weastcoat
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Unrelated but If you ever wanna reinforce the holding strength of a binding hole( say if you’ve taken your bindings on and off the ski multiple times) try this.

get liquid loctite and baking soda. Throw in a tiny bit of baking soda, then put in a few drops of the loctite. Makes a super hard material. Do this until the entire hole is filled, then re-drill the hole. Boom. Brand new hole. Works just as well, if not better than wood.

this trick works like a charm.
Mar 21 2020 8:42PM
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dolanslebensraum
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weastcoastUnrelated but If you ever wanna reinforce the holding strength of a binding hole( say if you’ve taken your bindings on and off the ski multiple times) try this.

get liquid loctite and baking soda. Throw in a tiny bit of baking soda, then put in a few drops of the loctite. Makes a super hard material. Do this until the entire hole is filled, then re-drill the hole. Boom. Brand new hole. Works just as well, if not better than wood.

this trick works like a charm.

Your mom just sent me a picture of her dildo collection.
Mar 21 2020 8:47PM
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