PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.

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The plastic tips make all the difference. Small gauge needles won't cut it with epoxy. [I've tried! :) ]
The plastic tips can be trimmed too, to have a larger opening.

Oh, and even then, I don't *pull* the epoxy into the syringe - it's possible that would work if it were warm, but mine never is. I mix on a small piece of paper or cardboard, then use the mixing toothpick to swirl a bunch onto the toothpick. I then roll off in the open end/barrel of the 10cc syringe - repeat until all the material is transferred. Even if I do 3-4cc of material, I can still load the syringe this way. Then slide the plunger in and purge the air.

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Yeah I bought needles and not pipettes... that's probably the issue.

Good tips gents.

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Originally Posted by Shorty_J

Yeah I bought needles and not pipettes... that's probably the issue.

Good tips gents.

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So I play guitar, and when I change strings, I cut the old, wound strings into 6" lengths. Infinite supply.

... Thom

Anyone have a template for the Salomon Warden 11 non-demo binding?

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Anyone have a template for the Salomon Warden 11 non-demo binding?

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Haven't found one but there's one available for the Warden 13, and the toe is the same. The heel is different but you can use the heel plate as a guide, just line up the front holes the same distance from the line as the Warden 13 and clamp the plate in place to drill. I've done 3 sets of mounts this way.

Picked up these 196 Blizzard bodacious today off craigslist for a fair price. Purchased some pivots from the shop and went home and mounted these pigs.

We shall see if they live up to the hype...

BTW K2's 193 is longer than Blizzard's 196
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Sharp!

Backstrom Black tops, sweet.

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Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

Backstrom Black tops, sweet.

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Yup


I'll take those off your hands if you don't like em

Best workbench in this whole thread. Looks portable, too.

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Never thought I’d see the day when the K2 fanboy branches out

what is 'rule of thumb' repair for a stripped screw while mounting? change mount by default?

half ass stripped one out on some tyrolia adrenalines (a rear screw of the 6), tried an adhesive type repair, went ahead a skied it. binding loosened only after couple of runs. had to remount.

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what is 'rule of thumb' repair for a stripped screw while mounting? change mount by default?

half ass stripped one out on some tyrolia adrenalines (a rear screw of the 6), tried an adhesive type repair, went ahead a skied it. binding loosened only after couple of runs. had to remount.

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Chopped fiber glass mixed with epoxy. Stuff the hole/s and barely tighten binding down. Wait 24-48 hrs to cure then crank the binding screw snug.

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what is 'rule of thumb' repair for a stripped screw while mounting? change mount by default?

half ass stripped one out on some tyrolia adrenalines (a rear screw of the 6), tried an adhesive type repair, went ahead a skied it. binding loosened only after couple of runs. had to remount.

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Helicoil and epoxy. Probably have a shop do it since the tools cost more than they’ll charge to do it.

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Did these for a pal who has had mediocre shop experience. So cool to see his face when done and doing final binding adjustments.


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So

Bought race skis for the kids. When I pick them up they all have plates except the 129 blizzard firebird SL’s. I ask, guy at desk says “that size doesn’t come w a plate”. I think OK, I’ll mount them. Wife insists I take the skis to the best shop in PC ( big race tune place). Begrudgingly I agree, get skis back w all 7 holes dimpled. Fuck.

So I call Blizzard and talk w Tracey who says all the JR SL skis are shipped w a plate. Not on the ski but need to be mounted. Asks where I got them, checks the invoice and says “yep, they were shipped w the skis”.

So now I’m fucked. If I had the shop I bought them from mount them I’d be fine and getting new skis. If I had mounted myself I would have checked length before drilling and be fine. Call in to shop manager asking about said plate but no call back.

What think you all? Do I have any recourse because the dimbshit who handed me the skis was talking out his ass?


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whoever suggested the large clamp + caliper to find the centerline gets a beer on me.
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Wife insists I take the skis to the best shop in PC

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Make her deal with it

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If I had mounted myself I would have checked length before drilling and be fine.

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...and remind her of this afterwards.

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whoever suggested the large clamp + caliper to find the centerline gets a beer on me.
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Oh man that is good.

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whoever suggested the large clamp + caliper to find the centerline gets a beer on me

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Um. Wow. I’ll throw a beer down on this as well. This is amazing. I’ve been eyeballing with a ruler for the first 4 pairs I’ve mounted with good luck but my OCD hates it. I will for certain be doing this from now on.

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Call in to shop manager asking about said plate but no call back.

What think you all? Do I have any recourse because the dimbshit who handed me the skis was talking out his ass?

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You still get new skis.
Keep hounding manager. You pay for mount, so no matter where you bought, they own their work.

I have to believe they'd rather make it right with you than risk losing this (unearned?) reputation as ...

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the best shop in PC ( big race tune place)

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Shops make mistakes, even the good shops.
But they gotta own it.

and +1, capitalize on the 'I wasn't wrong' to the wife. Opportunities must be seized.

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what is 'rule of thumb' repair for a stripped screw while mounting? change mount by default?

half ass stripped one out on some tyrolia adrenalines (a rear screw of the 6), tried an adhesive type repair, went ahead a skied it. binding loosened only after couple of runs. had to remount.

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Just to confuse you and add another option... I've used nylon tap in inserts with success.

Drill the hole out to 5/16", put some slow cure epoxy in and tap in the insert. Spinner gone.

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whoever suggested the large clamp + caliper to find the centerline gets a beer on me.
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Can't believe I haven't thought of this before. Always thought finding the centerline was a PITA.

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Originally Posted by Adrgha

Can't believe I haven't thought of this before. Always thought finding the centerline was a PITA.

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+1!

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whoever suggested the large clamp + caliper to find the centerline gets a beer on me.
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I’ll take the beer anytime

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I’ll take the beer anytime

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FKNA. this is too simple, quick and more accurate than I've been in the past.