PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.

[Cocximus]

I know we are the best fucking DIYers on the planet, but maybe we should start a fuck up thread for laughts.

The black fabric pulls off the skin and there is glue underneath. Not sure why BD puts it on. With that black strip off the skin is saved.

[Ted Striker]

The black fabric pulls off the skin and there is glue underneath. Not sure why BD puts it on. With that black strip off the skin is saved.

I think they put it there to make the first pull-offs easier. Then, once the rest of the glue gets contaminated with dust/pollen/dirt etc., you've got a fresh strip of glue waiting.

[dschane]

Agreed G3 skin cutter is tits.

Ditto. Why BD continues to supply a letter opener for the job is . . . . and, yes, that's coming from someone who's impatient and incompetent at cutting skins.

[teledad]

Ditto. Why BD continues to supply a letter opener for the job is . . . .

http://www.google.com/patents/US20100096838
Of course they could license the patent from G3, or come up with a different design (like K2).

[givethepigeye]

Anybody used the jigarex w/ Rossi plate for FKS? How did it work? did you end up with decent adjustabilty?

[sethschmautz]

I think they put it there to make the first pull-offs easier. Then, once the rest of the glue gets contaminated with dust/pollen/dirt etc., you've got a fresh strip of glue waiting.

I was told this winter that it is there for emergencies. In the event that you get into a situation in the backcountry and most of your glue has been compromised, you can pull the center strip and it should be enough to get you out.

I was in just such a situation last summer and didn't know this. We used ski straps to keep the skins on the skis because we didn't realize what that strip was there for...

Seth

[sb]

Anybody used the jigarex w/ Rossi plate for FKS? How did it work? did you end up with decent adjustabilty?

Yep, worked fine.

[givethepigeye]

Yep, worked fine.

Thanks - I know that the FKS heel is a little less "adjustable" than the PX14's that I used the jig for (which worked fine).

[AlpiNord]

Thanks - I know that the FKS heel is a little less "adjustable" than the PX14's that I used the jig for (which worked fine).

If in doubt, dry mount 'em and test.

[givethepigeye]

^totally spaced on that - even have a 2x4 to use. Thanks for reminder.

[ill-advised strategy]

I was booting out a lot skiing my little narrow GS skis on the groomers.

With some grinding, drilling, and changes in hardware I was able to put some Salomon risers between these Looks and an autodrive plate for a huge lifted trench digging groomer rig.



try getting a shop to do that.

[Andyski]

I mounted my own fucking metal laminate skis for the first time (have done many other wood and pure carbon skis) and it was smooth as silk despite packing a BAC that would definitely not be let off with a warning. Used the binding screws to tap (dat ass) and it worked perfectly.

[Phill]

When they give a mounting recommendation as a certain distance from the tail(tip) that's measured flat against the topsheet right?

[Shorty_J]

When they give a mounting recommendation as a certain distance from the tail(tip) that's measured flat against the topsheet right?

It's always going to be a straight tape pull from whatever end.

Check both skis (they're not always identical) and split the difference.

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[PlayItLeo]

When they give a mounting recommendation as a certain distance from the tail(tip) that's measured flat against the topsheet right?

Maybe send the manufacturer an email. I've always assumed a straight tape pull on most skis, but I emailed Surface before mounting some One Life's and they said flat tape. On those skis, the difference between flat and straight tape pull was about .5 cm.

[lynchdogger]

Not even sure where to begin . . .

Tonight, I drink. Maybe after I've cooled down and sober up I'll post some details and pics.

Just pissed at the situation. Shit happens but AaaaaaH!

FAWK!

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[snoboy]

Just pissed at the situation. Shit happens but AaaaaaH!

FAWK!

I feel your pain... My sin was two extra holes in a set of SPLAT's beautiful carbon top sheets... Ahh well, they are skis,eventually they will be trashed. They ain't frigging heirlooms. 😨

[pfluffenmeister]

^^^ tools, not jewels.


however it still sucks.

[sb]

we all been there at least once

[John_B]

What went wrong Lynchdogger? Hope it's salvageable.

[powder fiend]

So my roommate wants me to insert two pairs of skis for him for tele bindings, is this advisable? They have six holes in the toepiece so it seems pretty bomber but I'm still not sure if I should be worried about pullout.
I've only ever mounted with inserts once, on junk skis for dynafit (drilled the original holes too) and they lined up perfectly. Never done it on a ski mounted by someone else, hoping everything lines up ok.

[OldMil]

So my roommate wants me to insert two pairs of skis for him for tele bindings, is this advisable? They have six holes in the toepiece so it seems pretty bomber but I'm still not sure if I should be worried about pullout.
I've only ever mounted with inserts once, on junk skis for dynafit (drilled the original holes too) and they lined up perfectly. Never done it on a ski mounted by someone else, hoping everything lines up ok.

I've mounted several pairs of skis with inserts for 22 Designs tele bindings (6 hole toe) and they are totally bomber (way more bomber than w/o inserts). Don't sweat it.

[dschane]

Agreed. That they already have the holes should only make it easier (I'm assuming the bindings were/are mounted in the location your buddy wants). I ski on 4-hole tele bindings mounted to BF inserts and have never had any problems. I tend to use globs of epoxy.

[powder fiend]

awesome! These are the 22 Designs as well, do you remember what length screw you used with the inserts? haven't checked the screw length thread yet, it might be in there.
he likes the bindings where they are, but I know the guy who mounted them and wouldn't be surprised if he did a bit of a sloppy job, we'll see when I pull the bindings off.
thanks for the help

[adrenalated]

The size is in the chart on binding freedoms website. I have three pairs of skis mounted for 22 designs with inserts.

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