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Bindings on skis

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shredasaurus
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me and my friend are trading skis and his have his bindings set to 28.5 boots. Hes taking the bindings off and im mounting my own bindings on them for a 26.5 boot size, will it mess up the ski?
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Dddsz
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Nope. Most skis can get 2 or 3 mounts before they run the risk of snapping.
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The.Fish
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Also the boot size isnt how you measure the length of the bottom of tje boot. It is measured in mm and is usually anywhere from 250 - 350. Mine says it on the heel piece but I have also seen it on the bottom of the boot. I have dabello voodoos size 29 or 28.5 and they are 317 mm. So if you were to switch boots that are both 26.5, the new pair may have a different plastic bottom length and not fit. Hope this helped
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skidemon22
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SconnieNope. Most skis can get 2 or 3 mounts before they run the risk of snapping.


more like 3-4 times, or 4-5 times if there is a metal laminate.
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Mingg
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shredasaurusme and my friend are trading skis and his have his bindings set to 28.5 boots. Hes taking the bindings off and im mounting my own bindings on them for a 26.5 boot size, will it mess up the ski?


It won't mess them up much! You might have to move down a cm or two if the Screw pattern/holes don't correspond in a way that works. But other than that you should be alright!
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hot.pocket
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skidemon22more like 3-4 times, or 4-5 times if there is a metal laminate.


I wouldn't mount more than 3 times. After 3 it becomes a shot-ski.
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skidemon22
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hot.pocketI wouldn't mount more than 3 times. After 3 it becomes a shot-ski.


Yeah, its totally up to the skier, but I've ridden on skis on their 5th mount, no problems. but they had metal in them. after 3 or four mounts, it can get sketchy...
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shredasaurus
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thanks all!
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