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eclectic, will do.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Upadate: Inserts will be with me early/mid Oct.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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have also ordered some of these, should be just the ticket and give some great flexibility to setups
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spyderjon, keep us posted, I will be after some.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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spyderjon, count me in 
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I'm a likely too.
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So once the inserts are fitted, is it very easy to switch the bindings over? Thinking this could save me having to buy another pair of Barons when the Bibbys come... Or get a pair of the new Marker touring bindings for longer tours...
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clarky999, are you certified for screwdrivers?
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Yes, by the guild of the garden shed lol.
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You should be fine then 
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Do they basically work like: a mini bucket thing (insert) fits into the hole in the skis, then you line the binding up with the holes and screw the binding screws into the bucket thing (and unscrew when you want to move the binding)?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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clarky999, slightly bigger holes than at present (cos the inserts have a thickness of their own), but you've got it.
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You know it makes sense.
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Quiver Killer inserts now in stock.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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spyderjon, book me in squire.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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spyderjon, Not that I want to "screw" up your business and I'd be more than happy to have you mount for me if I had an cheap n easy way of getting the skis to you but do you think a decent shop tech like at Bartletts might be able to mount inserts?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I like the idea of the DynaDuke swap plates mostly because I am unsure whether to go Dynafit or Duke (don't really know what I want tbh). Any thoughts?
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This sounds like such a great idea!
I remember when Line intoduced the pre-mounted skis for similar reason and it all went Pete Tong, I broke 3 pairs of the reactor bindings! Wasn't difficult.
I would love to switch my Dynafits, Duke's, Schizo's around my skis!
Anyone know how much the inserts weigh? Out of curiousity as you will have a few on each ski!
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fatbob, any decent tech should be able to mount them providing they have the correct drill & tap. The drill/tap kits are cheap enough to make it worth getting your own set for the shop to use on your skis. If your skis have already been drilled for the bindings then it's a doddle to fit the inserts yourself.
Jimmythefoot, A bag of 100 inserts weigh 122g on my spot on digi postal scales so individually they're weightless.
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Jimmythefoot, would having inserts for different bindings not Swiss cheese the skis? That's why I was looking at the DynaDuke swap plate.
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spyderjon, dont forget to save some for my new skis, see you in november 
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| scotia wrote: |
| Jimmythefoot, would having inserts for different bindings not Swiss cheese the skis? That's why I was looking at the DynaDuke swap plate. |
Where can you get that?
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Jimmythefoot, jondrums from TGR. You can also get Salomon/Dynafit plates. Look here.
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This is awesome.
3 pairs of skis, one binding, amazing.
I'm in. I may even buy another pair of skis just because haha awesome!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Now sold out of my original order of inserts (Neil, Jamie, Marc & Greg - yours are safely to one side) & I've pre-sold a good few of my next order which should be clearing customs in a few days. Future supply won't be an isuue but if you want them installing I'd recommend getting in touch soonest as my fitting time is limited.
fatbob, Bartlett's are mounting 3 sets this Fri for Dukes so after that they'll be fully trained up!
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I've bitten the bullet on the Dynaduke plates. I'm still wondering if I've made the right decision, but unless my new skis turn up before Christmas it's pretty much immaterial!
spyderjon, as soon as I have shipping dates I'll book in for a trip to Nottingham.
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You know it makes sense.
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spyderjon, That's news to Bartletts, who has this been arranged with? The workshop is V busy.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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gsb, I've shipped 3 sets of inserts plus an installation kit to a client who told me that Bartlett's were mounting them on Fri.
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Poster: A snowHead
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spyderjon, phew, just got back from "the land down under" will pm to get set up sorted 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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looking forward to picking up 3 pairs of skis with inserts inserted this weekend 
i'm interested in the loctite thing. would be nice not to have to bother with it
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I have five pairs of skis needing mounting shortly, and am really interested in these. My main concern is finding someone with experience in the three valleys to do this. Other than this, and the potential for the binding screws to loosen, are there any other drawbacks?
Also, can they be easily "retrofitted" i.e. if a binding has already been mounted, can I remove binging, fit inserts, and remount?
Thinking about ordering some from Spyderjon anyway, and trying them out on an old pair of skis
TIA
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| Patch wrote: |
| Also, can they be easily "retrofitted" i.e. if a binding has already been mounted, can I remove binging, fit inserts, and remount |
yes - if it is the same binding and in the same position you can just drill out the holes and make them bigger. you do then need to tap the holes - at this point it all gets too complicated and scary for a klutz like me and i hand it over to a professional like spyderjon
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Arno, Thanks Arno, I'm a klutz at that sort of thing too, and need to find a place in the 3V I can trust to do this without screwing up my quiver. I want to mount or remount 3 pairs of Whitedots, an LP XXL, HSFR, Mantras ... potential for disaster
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Drawbacks:
1) requires significantly more time and skill to install
2) if you remove bindings for transit there is more to get lost
3) adds a little weight
4) machine screws are potentially wobblier so make sure they are tight
5) M5 screws use a #2 Pozi not #3 like everything else on skis
6) moving your mount is not really an option
7) leaves exposed core around insert - makes sure this is sealed properly or use inserts with a lip
8) QuiverKillers have a machine thread on the outside which may not hold well in friable material
9) may be a problem in skis with a metal skin and a weak core - suggest Avdel nutserts instead eg:
Last edited by You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. on Wed 24-11-10 16:51; edited 4 times in total
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rob@rar, do you have to change brakes when mounting to your op art snowboards?
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