 Poster: A snowHead
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My son who's 17 & 6'4" has feet to match - he's now wearing a pair of Size 16 (!!) boots which is causing problems with the ski bindings as I had a go at adjusting them myself & realised it's beyond the max (so no trip to cairngorm tomorrow alas).
Does anyone know if a ski shop is likely to be able to do anything with the bindings or am I going to have to source some super pricey extra long binding? Any advice gratefully received!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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The bindings could be redrilled to accommodate the boot size. I would expect any ski shop to be able to do this while you wait if they are free (any ski shops in Cairngorm?). More expert solutions to follow I expect.
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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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@malarkey99, what bindings? Redrilling generally not an issue. You can do yourself if you like...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hahaha! Yes that's what you get on Google if search it. Nearest ski shop is Perth, they usually give all the sets of planks a service. I appear to have 3 more pair of skis than I actually need.....time to get them on eBay.
Thanks for advice, I thought I could probably get them re drilled. Just annoying as glorious day here & all the lovely snow waiting on me & can't go as guilt would overwhelm me if left eldest at home!
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What kind of ski/binding does he currently have? If it is a separate toe and heal piece it should be a simple case of remounting, if it is a all rail system it maybe a little more tricky.
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Rossignol skis & bindings, they are a few years old. Shop have just said they can probably redrill, might just be a case of doing the toe piece, so off to see them later today.
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er don't let them just do the toe piece else they will be mounted too far forward, both bindings need remounted as the boots are bigger
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I appear to have 3 more pair of skis than I actually need.
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May I refer you to the rules, specifically rule 3...
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Ah but alas the 3 spare pairs are not mine (I only have 2 pairs at the moment) so obviously I will have to sell them to fund buying another shiny new pair for myself hehehehe
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Good news is that nice ski shop man has managed to manipulate bindings to fit the enormous boots so no re drilling, only servicing for them all so hoping for a sunny day or several next week to get out on the slopes for a bit of practice in Scotland before hitting Italy for our holiday 
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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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@malarkey99, does he need skis?
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@jbob, his skis are still ok, prob getting slightly short but not by that much, they are over 170. Can't remember exact size.
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You know it makes sense.
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Sorry @malarkey99, I was thinking that with the size of his feet..
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Duh.....a joke....bit slow on the uptake, yeah he gets that one a lot from skiing friends.
That & the oooo aren't you tall? (generally from old rellies)
It's hubbys fault really, his family are giants! I seriously hope son's feet don't grow anymore as I don't think I can get any bigger ski boots.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@malarkey99, more seriously, the size of his feet will substantially impact the din setting on his bindings and he may just be off the charts. As a rule, bigger feet need a lower setting.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ok @jbob will ask ski shop to have a look at that when go to collect the ski collection on Saturday. Need to dump some of them on eBay but really can't be arsed with the posting/wrapping hassle.
Hoping for ok weather next week so can get out on the slopes (luckily live within hour & 1/2 of Cairngorm, Glenshee & Glencoe) as no nasty work to get in the way......it will of course all melt or turn into sheet ice....
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