Re-mounting Bindings

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

Thinking about replacing my skis this year, but in the interim, saw a pair of used skis that I might grab to play on. Problem is I have really small feet so it would most probably invlove re-mounting the binding. Any thoughts on how much this compomises the integrity of the ski? Is it significant, or negligible?

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[Paul Oberin]

Hard to reply without knowing the brand and model of the binding, older bindings could mean removing, plugging old holes and re drilling the skis to refit the bindings, or it could mean a simple adjustment and no drilling if a rail system is involved.

[Silence]

Even if you need to redrill into the ski, it won't really compromise the structural integrity of the ski..You can generally drill a ski up to 3 times before the ski will lose its integrity. The effect on the skis is also minimised the further away from the old holes the new ones are - so if you have really small feet, the holes will probably be a good distance from the current ones - no problem. Obviously there is the added cost of remounting/drilling, rather than just an adjustment, but may be something unavoidable. As paul said, it depends on the Ski/Binding combo

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

Thanks guys. It's the Atomic M11 with Atomic Neox 412 or SX 310. I was interested to see what they were like.

[Rednut]

the neox 412 are on a rail iirc... so they shouldn't be too big a problem... don't know bout the sx310

[Silence]

Yeah thats an integrated system on those skis, shouldn't be an issue.

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

i thought that might be the case. i guess i'll just have to see now if i can shift them enough to fit my midget foot ;)

[Rednut]

probly best to pop in to your nearest shop and get them to set the bindings to your boot anyway... shouldn't cost too much and they will set the dins as well...

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

Yeah - wasn't planning on doing it myself!

[Paul Oberin]

Originally posted by ernie_luvs_2_ski:
Thanks guys. It's the Atomic M11 with Atomic Neox 412 or SX 310. I was interested to see what they were like. Those bindings will easily adjust in about a minute to all adult sizes, however if you are below a size 23.0 boot you may be out of luck altogether, to adjust them you just need to loosen the one centre screw, and not remove the bindings from the skis. this is best done by a shop as both DIN and forward pressure are important for your own safety.

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

Thanks Paul. I could be out of luck as I just switched from a Rossi to a Salomon boot last year which took me from a 23.0 to a 22.0. Damn those midget feet! :(
Fortunately my current bindings just made it! :D

[Paul Oberin]

It can still be done but involves modifying the binding rail just a little.

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

Has anyone ridden the M:11? I think it's the 05

[Paul Oberin]

One of the best skis ever made by any company. It was only discontinued last year.

[ernie_luvs_2_ski]

graemlins/wow.gif That's a big call - I'll try and grab them!

[Silence]

SERIOUSLY solid ski.