willstrickland Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I'm a knuckle dragger, and a ski gumby. Just bought some used 500s. The question I have is this: There are two parts to this binding, the rail/step-in front section, and the lock-down rear section. But there are also these two black plastic things (apparently one for each binding/ski) that are about 4 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, curved, with curled or "hooked" ends and a square slot in the center of the piece. I've looked at pics of the binding on-line and don't see these thingers on there. WTF are these for or where do they go? See...I told you I'm a gumby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Heel raisers. GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 nah, sounds like the ski brakes. They match up to two holes on the rails. They lift up when your foot is in the binding, and when you wipe out and your feet release, they pop down to stop the ski from cruising down the slope...sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 here's a photo of the 555 with ski brake attached (and ski crampon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 (edited) Just get em mounted at a good shop then all visions and use of their related areas will become one It's possible but not likely I sent you an extra piece of gear that belongs on my list it for binding gear. He has 500s not 555s. Edited January 21, 2004 by Cpt.Caveman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted January 21, 2004 Author Share Posted January 21, 2004 Nope, not the ski brakes. Can't mount 'em yet cause no boards yet. This would be a real good time to have a digi camera. Here's a really bad paint rendition of what it looks like(see attachment). Two square slots in the middle as you can see. There are two of these. Maybe Caveman send me extra shizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I sent all the goods. I cant tell. But if I sent extra goods you owe me another 100 bucks bitch. Just kidding. I'm not able to tell by image. It *is* possible you got something I own but doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted January 21, 2004 Author Share Posted January 21, 2004 Dats coo. I'm sure jokers in the ski shop can figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell_Skoog Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Here's a really bad paint rendition of what it looks like(see attachment). Two square slots in the middle as you can see. I have a pair of Silvretta Easy-Go's that shipped with two little plastic clips that you can use to keep the heel pieces from flopping around during transport (like on your ski rack). One side of the clip hooks onto the rail and the other side hooks onto the heel piece when it is flipped forward. See if you can make your gizmos work this way. The 500 has a different heel piece then the Easy-Go, so it would be no surprise if your clips looked different than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted January 21, 2004 Author Share Posted January 21, 2004 Thanks Lowell. That sounds like exactly what I'm talking about. Not quite sure how they hook on since they're a little long to work in the configuration you describe for the Easy-go, but I think it's gotta be the purpose of these things. Good thing I'm doing environmental work with the 'ol Civil Engineering degree rather than designing bridges eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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