Weekend_Climberz Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 So, is this a do-it yourself job or not? Anyone with any personal experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 If you have to ask..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kioti Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I would just as soon have a pro do it. Since they have jigs that will ensure that everything goes on straight. I'm not saying a pro won't fuck it up too though. The type of binding might make a difference, also your experience and set up might make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I've mounted both Frischis and Dynafits. Frischis are easier than almost any alpine os tele binding. If you follow Dawson's instructions and are really careful Dynafits are possible, but with new gear I would have a shop do them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Yes, even the pro's can screw up. I had a guy at Marmot fail to realize that you need to tap the holes when there is a metal top-sheet, and the tech at REI once told me that I had destroyed my skis by drilling those holes in the tip an tail (the holes supplied by the manufacturer). They'll likely do a better job than most of us, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Since they have jigs that will ensure that everything goes on straight. Any tool is only as good as the crackhead kid running it. Mounting bindings isn't rocket science, especially easy ones like Fritschis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 So, the next question of course would be the best (or should I rephrase, the most trusted) place to have these installed. I'm too much of a choad to have enough confidence in myself not to fuck it all up. Plus, can't I sue a store if they screw them up? Â Not that I ever would, but it's amazing the amount of respect one gets when they whip out their lawyer's card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I installed Dynafit bindings on skis myself. There's usually a middle-of-the-boot marker on the ski. Align your boots to that (they have a little arrow that marks the middle), place the bindings on your boot (on the ski) and mark where you wanna/must drill the holes. I did it with a table-drill, i.e. a drill that always makes perpendicular holes. Worked fine for me, no big deal. You have only one chance to do it right though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Crash Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 World Cup in Bellevue. Or Sturtevant's. I know for sure that the latter shop will replace your skis if they screw up, but any good shop would do that, and World Cup's reputation is stellar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alipneH Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Run down to Backpackers Supply in Tacoma. They mount alot of AT bindings every year. Talk to John Inch he is the Ski tech. really great guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Pro Ski Service, Seattle or North Bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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