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Ski shop mounted and broke my binding - problematic or cosmetic?

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NutsToRail
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Took my pivot 14s and some rock skis to the shop to mount, got them back and after getting home realized they broke the plastic on the heelpiece completely off on this one and cracked both sides of the same area on the other ski.

Doesn't seem structural, maybe caused by overtightening the mount screw through the heelpiece? Not sure if that could be problematic with the mount but still a bit pissed as they weren't cracked or broke when I brought them in.

Seems like that plastic protects the internal metal from the elements, would this speed up wear and tear?

Should I go in and show them to try and get my money back or is it no big deal and I'm being dramatic?
Sep 4 2024 10:53PM
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NSCrip69
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I would def get them to replace that part of the binding.


but since its a rock ski it was probably structurally compromised from previous use and the crack was unavoidable so I’d give them a pass on the ski.
Sep 5 2024 1:37AM
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michael_bc
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Depends on how old the binding is. If this is a beater binding on a beater ski I wouldn't care so much.

It is concerning that your shop didn't inform you of this obvious damage when you picked them up.
Sep 5 2024 7:15AM
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Jibbcore
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Heel pice and stoppers is a big problem with the pivots
Sep 5 2024 10:22AM
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NutsToRail
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Bad wording on my part, the ski wasn't cracked but the both sides of the other heelpiece in the same area as this chunk in the picture
NSCrip69I would def get them to replace that part of the binding.


but since its a rock ski it was probably structurally compromised from previous use and the crack was unavoidable so I’d give them a pass on the ski.
Sep 5 2024 10:43AM
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NutsToRail
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The bindings are 3 seasons old but didn't get much use during the 3rd, I wouldn't call them beaters yet but how long do pivots usually last? My frame of reference could be off

Definitely not happy with this shop, they've wasted my money with poor boot fitting, done a half ass job on bike fixes (for crazy $) and now this.. they're 1 min from my house but at this point it's worth the extra time to find a good shop
michael_bcDepends on how old the binding is. If this is a beater binding on a beater ski I wouldn't care so much.

It is concerning that your shop didn't inform you of this obvious damage when you picked them up.
Sep 5 2024 10:45AM
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PartyBullshiit
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NutsToRailThe bindings are 3 seasons old but didn't get much use during the 3rd, I wouldn't call them beaters yet but how long do pivots usually last? My frame of reference could be off

Definitely not happy with this shop, they've wasted my money with poor boot fitting, done a half ass job on bike fixes (for crazy $) and now this.. they're 1 min from my house but at this point it's worth the extra time to find a good shop

If they flat out just didn’t tell you then yes I’d be going back and asking for money back. That’s just shit service period. They should have pointed it out to you when you picked them up and offered some type of discount on the mount. Also wouldn’t be going back again after that. Find someone new.
Sep 5 2024 1:12PM
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kalle.
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completely normal on pivots, i think all my pairs have a crack like that. purely cosmetic.

the shop not informing you is not completely normal though
Sep 5 2024 1:13PM
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mrk127
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reason #42069 why to just mount your bindings yourself
Sep 5 2024 7:23PM
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NutsToRail
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Literally looking at Jigarex rn to split the cost with some homies and all get free mounts 💀
mrk127reason #42069 why to just mount your bindings yourself
Sep 5 2024 8:09PM
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mrk127
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NutsToRailLiterally looking at Jigarex rn to split the cost with some homies and all get free mounts 💀


To get started I don't personally believe you need a jig to get started, only for speed. You can get precise with a paper template if you are careful and use a punch, calipers, ect
Sep 8 2024 10:07PM
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NSCrip69
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L take. Technicians are trained and certified, and use machines that cost thousands to test and certify bindings release at correct values. I’m not risking a serious knee injury to save $40.
mrk127reason #42069 why to just mount your bindings yourself


**This post was edited on Sep 9th 2024 at 2:12:06pm
Sep 9 2024 2:11PM
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NutsToRail
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Don't care, dins to 15 reeee
NSCrip69L take. Technicians are trained and certified, and use machines that cost thousands to test and certify bindings release at correct values. I’m not risking a serious knee injury to save $40.


**This post was edited on Sep 9th 2024 at 2:12:06pm
Sep 9 2024 3:42PM
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NutsToRail
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In all seriousness, putting holes in the correct spot and screwing to the correct torque spec is what we're talking about. Din setting from an insurance perspective requires that machinery, but not required to mount. I know what din I tend to pull my skis off when grabbing at and set just above that.

Plus the shop in questions technicians are the root of the problem here
NSCrip69L take. Technicians are trained and certified, and use machines that cost thousands to test and certify bindings release at correct values. I’m not risking a serious knee injury to save $40.


**This post was edited on Sep 9th 2024 at 2:12:06pm
Sep 9 2024 3:46PM
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michael_bc
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NSCrip69L take. Technicians are trained and certified, and use machines that cost thousands to test and certify bindings release at correct values. I’m not risking a serious knee injury to save $40.


**This post was edited on Sep 9th 2024 at 2:12:06pm

They will also spray the binding & skis with rock-repellant spray only available to certified technicians so you won't hit rocks when you ski powder.

God forbid you ever work on your own skis.
Sep 10 2024 5:45AM
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mrk127
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NSCrip69L take. Technicians are trained and certified, and use machines that cost thousands to test and certify bindings release at correct values. I’m not risking a serious knee injury to save $40.


**This post was edited on Sep 9th 2024 at 2:12:06pm


But apparently those "professionals" fuck it up all the time
Sep 12 2024 7:55PM
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