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New boots and remounts.

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GayWolf420
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Good afternoon, brothers and sisters of NS. Just had a few questions regarding remounts and such,


So I got a new setup back in march that was mounted for my 25.5 Lange RX130's (amazing boot, by the way.) Ive been wearing the same size boots for nearly 4 years now (im 19, downgraded from a 26.5 to 25.5 when I was like 15). Although the fit was amazing while it lasted, it was time for an upgrade and the smaller size was starting to become somewhat uncomfortable, so I went back to a 26.5 and immediately fell in love with how they felt, honestly a perfect fit for someone like me whose got two bum ankles already.

Sorry to ramble about the fit, im really just curious to see if I should just get them fully remounted or if the FKS heel/toe pieces them selves are able to be adjusted much like the STH heel pieces are with salomon bindings. Im cool with drilling holes again seeing as they are fairly new skis (barely 5 months of use on them), but was also curious to see if there are other ways around it. I sort of know the rule of thumb for remounts (no more than like 2 or 3, right?), but was just interested to see what you folks would suggest.

Thanks in advance.
Sep 19 2015 4:52PM
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cdip
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My fks let me go a size below and a size above. Without remounting
Sep 19 2015 6:01PM
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tomPietrowski
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Well if they are one size bigger ie 10mm the you will not get te fks adjusted if they were mounted correctly. They only have about 1cm adjustment so 5mm forward or back so 10mm will not work. You also won't be able to remount the bindings at the same mount point. The holes will only be 5mm from the old which won't work. You will be better just moving the heel or toe. That woul mean whichever you move will have 1cm between holes which will work. I usually move the heel as moving the mount point just slightly back works better them moving it forward as would be done by moving the toe.

Hopefuly that made sense.
Sep 21 2015 3:11PM
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KravtZ
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I would think you could get your bindings to fit those. Its 1 size up. Not a big deal at all unless you were pushing your old bindings size limit.
Sep 21 2015 4:00PM
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GayWolf420
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tomPietrowskiWell if they are one size bigger ie 10mm the you will not get te fks adjusted if they were mounted correctly. They only have about 1cm adjustment so 5mm forward or back so 10mm will not work. You also won't be able to remount the bindings at the same mount point. The holes will only be 5mm from the old which won't work. You will be better just moving the heel or toe. That woul mean whichever you move will have 1cm between holes which will work. I usually move the heel as moving the mount point just slightly back works better them moving it forward as would be done by moving the toe.

Hopefuly that made sense.


thanks for the input, was actually hoping you or onenerdykid would come in and bestow wisdom, haha.


one more thing (boneheaded question incoming), I mentioned I went up a size from 25.5's to 26.5s. I love the fit, think its quite perfect compared to worn out 25.5s, toes/feet were starting to get abnormally sore after long days of very aggressive skiing, kinda scrunched up and packed right into the front of the liner, etc. However, I know bootfitters/gear-savvy folks like yourself are cautious about going a size up, is there anything you would suggest before skiing in them? maybe a grind/footbed or something like that? As of right now, they feel quite amazing and I don't think there will be many issues skiing in them, too be honest.

Thanks in advance, though.
Sep 23 2015 12:43PM
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tomPietrowski
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DeebieSkeebiesthanks for the input, was actually hoping you or onenerdykid would come in and bestow wisdom, haha.


one more thing (boneheaded question incoming), I mentioned I went up a size from 25.5's to 26.5s. I love the fit, think its quite perfect compared to worn out 25.5s, toes/feet were starting to get abnormally sore after long days of very aggressive skiing, kinda scrunched up and packed right into the front of the liner, etc. However, I know bootfitters/gear-savvy folks like yourself are cautious about going a size up, is there anything you would suggest before skiing in them? maybe a grind/footbed or something like that? As of right now, they feel quite amazing and I don't think there will be many issues skiing in them, too be honest.

Thanks in advance, though.


With boots it all comes fown to how your foot fits in the shell. Without seeing you in the boots its har to reqlly give any help.

One thing you could do is check te length. Take the liner out of the shell an alip your foot into the shell. Slide your foot forward untill your yoes lightly touch the end. Of you then reach down and check how mich space you have behind the heel. One finger room is a performance tight fit, teo fingers is pretty normal and any more they are a bit big. Try that at least and that should help imdicate if they are a good size.
Sep 23 2015 2:39PM
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Grateful4snow
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Just make sure you dont go too crazy with drilling new holes man... dont want to do it too mant times. because it will weaken your skis and leaves spaces for water to get in and crach from the inside out if they freeze


thats why its always best to do it once do it slow and be preciese and so what is you dont know exactly what your doing. ask someone watch a video or take em to a shop.
Sep 23 2015 3:18PM
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tomPietrowski
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Grateful4snowJust make sure you dont go too crazy with drilling new holes man... dont want to do it too mant times. because it will weaken your skis and leaves spaces for water to get in and crach from the inside out if they freeze


thats why its always best to do it once do it slow and be preciese and so what is you dont know exactly what your doing. ask someone watch a video or take em to a shop.

When you remount the old holes are refilled so if done right water will not get in.

People always worry about remounts but if done correctly a remount is always better then just trying to adjust bindings to make them work. Nearly all my skis have multiply mounts and I have never had an issue.
Sep 23 2015 3:23PM
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LC.
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FKS adjust about 7mm each way but you're meant to set the jig 5mm smaller than the boot so it depends if that was done for your original mount. Try getting them adjusted by someone who knows how to adjust turntables and you might be in luck.
Sep 23 2015 3:27PM
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Grateful4snow
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well yeah thats what i was saying, if he does it himself to remember to fill the empty holes.... if not, if he goes to a shop they will most certainly do it
Sep 23 2015 4:39PM
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Grateful4snow
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and youre right tho. most of the time its not even an issue....

but sometimes if water does get inside the ski, that's no bueno.
Sep 23 2015 4:41PM
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GayWolf420
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tomPietrowskiWith boots it all comes fown to how your foot fits in the shell. Without seeing you in the boots its har to reqlly give any help.

One thing you could do is check te length. Take the liner out of the shell an alip your foot into the shell. Slide your foot forward untill your yoes lightly touch the end. Of you then reach down and check how mich space you have behind the heel. One finger room is a performance tight fit, teo fingers is pretty normal and any more they are a bit big. Try that at least and that should help imdicate if they are a good size.


just went ahead and tried that out, feeling pretty good about the fit, tried both shell sizes and was barely able to slip two into the 25.5 shell and two fully into the 26.5, so the fit seems good in my opinion. the toebox room in the front of the liner is very similar to the 25.5 as well even though my toes have been getting a bit scrunched up (nothing too painful though, already skied on a sprained ankle all year lol) the last time I skied them (the 25.5's). doesnt feel like too much room inside the boot which is what I assume is a good fit, feels quite snug but definitely not a super tight performance fit which is okay. definitely not smart to buy boots without a fitter but I think I lucked out, but its skiing in them that matters, not drinking beer and doing house chores in them haha.


Thanks again, though. I might just take my devastators to the shop and see what they can do in the near future, im waiting on YLE's to come in the mail and might just do a big ol shop trip once they get in. Will make sure to tip the shop techs in proper fashion haha.
Sep 23 2015 11:07PM
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