smithxrandy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have come across a pair of the original TLTs, never skied or if they were, there are no indications. No play, scuffs, scratches or anything. Perfect action in the heel, toe locks out and releases nicely. Can anyone come up with some reasoning to not mount and ski this instead of buying the new TLT speeds for $500 I understand they are possibly 20 years old, but does metal or the springs decay or something? They seem just as bomber or actually ore so than most of my friends g3 / dynafit bindings that are a season old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'd ski em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkW Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Tech bindings degrade at the same rate as SLCDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Springs can degrade over time. But that will become obvious right off skiing them if it is a problem. Ski'um and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkW Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Really? Even with zero use and stored dry the springs would go bad? I don't have much personal experience with tech bindings but that surprises me. Why would time cause this in a binding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Properly made springs will last for a really, really, really long time (basically until corroded or damaged) -- also, I think even regular use within the tolerance of the spring should not really "wear it out" I wasn't a mechanical engineer major or anything but I remember reading about this very topic regarding springs in gun magazines (the context was regarding if it hurts the springs to keep the magazine loaded indefinitely -- it doesn't, though many gun manufacturers want you to think so.) someone correct me if I'm wrong. Also I suppose it matters what type of metal we are talking about? Anyway, can't a good ski shop test their release for you and make sure the DIN is accurate, etc.? A friend of mine just mounted a pair and he said they did that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaredSilly Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 As said springs if made properly will last a very long time. Think about clocks. it take a huge number of cycles for a spring to fatigue especially when they are kept well within the elastic limits. For the OP I have binding that are probably as old. Not dynafits but others. Have them checked out for signs of corrosion/rust and then grease them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetsailor Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 If you don't want them, odds are good that I'd buy 'em from you for ~$150+. Older dynafits don't die. Look for cracking near the toe pins after you've used 'em some, but I bet you won't find any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocco Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Www.wildsnow.com is a great resource for this kind of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I just pulled these old Fritschi bindings down from the attic. Probably 15+ years old (not 100% sure, i bought them used). Appear in good shape. Would you ski 'em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) @smithxrandy: I wonder about the plastic pieces - it would suck to rip out a tower mid turn. Here's a link to Lou Dawson's page on this binding. @Bstach: I would for fun, on a nice groomer, green run, for the novelty of it. But plastic ages and becomes brittle. So do my knees. The combination of the two would keep me from pushing it more than this. Edited February 3, 2013 by chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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