Is it possible to convert my ascension clipfix skins to the standard sts tailkit? I have XXX's, and the clipfix does not like the flared tail. Its a pain in the ass having to re-clip them all the time, and I like that sts style kit. I tried filing the tails of my skis, but this did not really help all that much.
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Thread: Clipfix to STS?
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10-17-2005, 10:43 AM #1
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Clipfix to STS?
I love big dumps.
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10-17-2005, 10:46 AM #2
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Yes.
1. Call BD, get the glide lite tail rig
2. Cut of Clip Sux or drill out rivets
3. Attach glite lite rig with rivels or small machine screws with loctite
4. Learn how to get all rando by taking off your skins with your skis still on
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10-17-2005, 10:58 AM #3
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Buy some elastic cord. Make a loop through the clipfix tail webbing that's long enough to go around the little hook on the heelpiece of Fritschis. Cheaper, less painful, and better than STS.
Originally Posted by powpowpowderwheels
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10-17-2005, 02:05 PM #4
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Huh. I was just chatting with a guy from BD about this on friday. I have the clip fix but they are too short for big daddies so I need to come up with something different. BD dude suggested using the sts kit that you can buy online. I think it comes with the rivets and everything else necessary. He was really cool about it and gave me a nice deal. It doesn't look like rocket surgery or anything difficult after peeking at the PDF file on their website.
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10-17-2005, 06:59 PM #5
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Yep, I've ordered the STS kit to go with my clipfix skins too. Looks like I'll end up with (virtually) the same skin as this year's model, but for about $50 less.
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10-17-2005, 07:04 PM #6
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done it with a pair of standard skins to sts
not hard, need something to poke holes and a hammer
took about 20 minutesFor sure, you have to be lost to find a place that can't be found, elseways everyone would know where it was
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10-18-2005, 06:34 AM #7
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Some of us are still working on this. I swear I'll nail it this season, really. Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles
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10-18-2005, 07:22 AM #8
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This is actually better. Skins that adjust via the tip piss me off because it creates an extra surface that is not glued to the ski where the skin is doubled over. This zone tends to get all jamed up with snow. It might not seem like a big deal, but on a long tour the added inefficiency of pushing that mound of snow up the skin track Originally Posted by laseranimal
could matter
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