ATK JIGS $100

[MTPOW]

Check them out here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/38849247455...QAAOSwxldoOoT8
and
https://www.ebay.com/usr/bullseyeskijigs

[Jonathan S.]

Intriguing design, especially the ability to temporarily place the binding onto the jig, and then the boot into the binding.
That would be helpful for fixed-mount skimo race bindings, where dialing in the length can be tricky, even with the best jigs.

However, the clamping zone on each end has me wondering:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_9YptllIFk

I've used spring clamps to provide extra security on a first generation JigaRex, but relying exclusively on those clamps, hmm...

[MTPOW]

Thanks for the feedback. I have found using 5 or 6 spring clamps to be more than good enough. The key is having clamps on either end and on the center plate in the middle. I think folks will be surprised at just how well they work. This system will not wear out over time like some shop jigs and is extremely accurate. At around a buck a piece spring clamps are way cheaper than any other option. Your spot on regarding skimo. Using this jig for skimo bindings will make things much much faster and very repeatable. I am working on sourcing a variety of popular skimo bindings and am open to suggestions for which models to produce first.

[skis_the_trees]

Re Skimo, the ATK Haute Route and World Cup heels share the same mount and seem reasonably popular.

For the non skimo, I would be interested in a jig for Salomon MTN / Atomic Backland.


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[Jonathan S.]

The various Dynafit skimo race bindings (both current and the immediately preceding generation) are good candidates since the jigs are not publicly available.

[MTPOW]

Good suggestion. Salomon MTN seems like a reasonable next touring model.
Does anyone ski dynafit anymore?

[MTPOW]

Jon S I didn't see you dynafit comment before my last post. Good info.
I'll look into Dynafit skimo race bindings and try to get them out before the snow flys.
If anyone or anyone you know is specifically interested please let me know.

[Jonathan S.]

I'd be interested in buying such a jig (or jigs, depending on how many different patterns you can squeeze in one jig), especially since those patterns are so hard to replicate with other jigs.
I have the jig for the versions *before* this generation:
https://skimo.co/dynafit-low-tech-race-2-bindings
https://skimo.co/dynafit-superlite-2-bindings
I can also mail you the LTR 1.0 toe & heel for your measurements.
Although that generation has been discontinued for quite a few years now, and the jig was more widely available.
Starting with the 2.0 versions of both LTR & SSL, the jig became Unobtanium.
(Dynafit sponsors my skimo race series, but won't let me pay them money for a jig!)
Then the race bindings after that got a funky toe pattern I don't dare try to replicate with multiple jigs!

[MTPOW]

Jon, sent a PM. Let me know here if it doesn't come through. I have had issues.