Mounting Look spx 12 konect bindings to Atomic Backland 102

Atomic Backland skis are sold “Flat” meaning you can put any binding you wish on it which could be either a “System or Integrated Binding” like the Konect from Look or you could put on any traditional binding that has around a 100mm brake. So if you’re a Look fan, either the konect SPX 100mm or the regular SPX 100mm.

Some skis come from the Factory with System bindings and a plate already attached at the factory or store that you HAVE to run a certain make or model of binding on. Usually you will see the phrase “Integrated Binding” on web sites etc where those skis are sold vs “Skis sold Flat” on skis like your Badlands that do not have Integrated bindings plates attaches on them from the factory.

Integrated bindings allow more boot adjustment but are heavier and sometimes don’t allow the ski to flex as well as a traditional binding. Integrated bindings more useful on growing kids skis as you don’t have to remount the binding to change boot size. If you don’t have growing feet, a traditional binding is usually preferred.

Greg_KAtomic Backland skis are sold “Flat” meaning you can put any binding you wish on it which could be either a “System or Integrated Binding” like the Konect from Look or you could put on any traditional binding that has around a 100mm brake. So if you’re a Look fan, either the konect SPX 100mm or the regular SPX 100mm.

Some skis come from the Factory with System bindings and a plate already attached at the factory or store that you HAVE to run a certain make or model of binding on. Usually you will see the phrase “Integrated Binding” on web sites etc where those skis are sold vs “Skis sold Flat” on skis like your Badlands that do not have Integrated bindings plates attaches on them from the factory.

Integrated bindings allow more boot adjustment but are heavier and sometimes don’t allow the ski to flex as well as a traditional binding. Integrated bindings more useful on growing kids skis as you don’t have to remount the binding to change boot size. If you don’t have growing feet, a traditional binding is usually preferred.

Thanks dude,was thinking something like this.
As i’ve just turned 15 i suppose it would be safest to get some sort of rail system to save remounting.
Would it heavily affect how the ski flexes and feels?

The konect binding does not come with the rail system. You can order it from Rossignol if they have it is stock but it is not a normal thing to do. It will end up costing more than paying for a remount with a flat binding. Also most shops won't have the jig to mount it.

Not a HUGE difference in weight or performance but there is a difference. A regular binding will usually allow for one boot size bigger or one smaller if mounted in the middle of their range which is what is normally done.

Another thing you could do is get a regular binding mounted near the front of its range rather than in the middle like normal to accommodate larger foot growth by sacrificing adjustment for smaller boots.
The shop uses the binding mounting jig on a boot 10mm longer than your current boots and lines the jig up 5mm behind the normal ski mounting line for your current boots. Then when they adjust for your actual current boot after mounting the binding for the larger boot, the binding heel slides forward putting the shorter current boot centered on the ski mounting line. This way you could go about 2 boot sizes larger in growth rather than 1 size up and one size down like normal and only sacrifices a bit of ski flex due to the heel being back a bit more. The shop is basically mounting for a boot one size bigger than you are currently using.
Still much better than a large plate hindering ski flex.