basinski wrote:I would not mount my binding without a factor jig, the correct drill bit and a posi-drive - exception premounted plates. To be truthful I would not ski on a binding that was not tested on a computerized binding tester. I see the test results on a daily.
says the shop owner
actually I agree with almost everything you said, except I think if you've got all the tools and a good paper template, I really don't think mounting a binding is that hard WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS
and definately have your bindings relase settings checked! Rick when you're saying computerized binding check are you refering to a torque tester or is there a new method I'm unaware of?
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My advice is to use a reputable shop. If they screw up they should eat your skis. That said , if you want to do this yourself I would practice on old junk skis. That is how the techs are trained. They have to learn how to countersink the drill holes so they won't " volcano " and there is an art to using the correct amount of glue in the correct way. If you don't have the proper jig you are in for a challenge but if you insist , get out those junk skis and practice. ; } Also , unless the ski manufacturer does not recommend it the holes should be tapped to prevent delamination , broken screws or core damage.
There are also liability issues that need to be considered. The way I understand it a shop needs to be certified by each nanufacturer. Presumably that means that if they screw up someone's insurance will cover you if you get hurt or at least you'll have legal recourse if they were negilgent. If you screw up your own binding installation and get badly hurt you'll have to out of pocket anything that your own insurance won't cover (which these days can be considerable coin).
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