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MaximumsushiEvery time you drill into the core, you make it weaker. Thats usually not going to matter too much thought. The more mounting holes, the more likely you will rip your heel or toe piece out while riding. Water can get in through mounting holes if they aren't plugged well.
quintcorkSo let's say i need a new heel piece for my binding mounted. Will I need to completely move my bindings?
ReturnToMonkeyYea I'm curious how people replace pivot brakes. Can it be done without remounting or do you just need to suck it up and choose a new spot on the ski when your brake breaks?
QuaggyI just use the same holes as before but with the addition of G/flex 650 epoxy on the screws.
It can be tough to take out the screw after you've epoxied it, an impact drill usually helps.
I haven't had a problem using this method on any of my skis
I actually epoxy in all the screws on a fresh mount just in case.
QuaggyI just use the same holes as before but with the addition of G/flex 650 epoxy on the screws.
It can be tough to take out the screw after you've epoxied it, an impact drill usually helps.
I haven't had a problem using this method on any of my skis
I actually epoxy in all the screws on a fresh mount just in case.
ReturnToMonkeyYea I'm curious how people replace pivot brakes. Can it be done without remounting or do you just need to suck it up and choose a new spot on the ski when your brake breaks?
MaximumsushiDon't do this. It will work but again can rip out easily.
If you want to put a screw where you had a hole realize that it will never be as safe or secure as the first drill hole. That said, a helicoil is the standard/safest way to put something in the same spot.
BLandzOne of the main reason why i started riding STH is because i’ve broken so many pivot brakes. If you break STH or attack or marker brakes, you can replace them without remount. Its awesome
Helicoil plus a little epoxy is 100% the move if u really want same holes.
I’ve read so many ppl say to not use epoxy when mounting but i’ve mounted 10+ skis at least and have never had any trouble removing bindings or pulling out. My theory is Ski manufacturers and shops are shady and don’t want people to do it because they’re just rats. Same reason why they use 12AB threaded screws. They literally invented an alpine ski mounting screw so that you can’t go to a hardware store and buy new parts. Ski manufacturers do shit like this all the time, its BS
MaximumsushiYeah, not to mention you can't buy a binding jig direct from company unless you're a shop dealing with their shit. Pretty wack but I also think a big part of things could be liability. They don't want you blowing out because you mounted your bindings wrong and then blaming them. That said, snowboard binding co's don't care about that.
profa_212Jigarex is love, jigarex is life
