 Poster: A snowHead
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Single pair of skis in a cheap ski bag.
How to pack.
1) Base to base or bindings together?
2) Bindings open or closed?
Base to base the bindings take all the bumps.
Bindings together the edges are vulnerable.
Last year with the bases together I could barely colse the bag without putting poles in,
there was a big bulge at the bindings.
I ended up taking the bindings off and putting them in boxs separately in the bag.
I see this question asked before but not a clear answer.
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Sat 21-01-23 18:36; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Simple solution seems to be to take the bindings off, strap the skis together base-to-base (with ski straps, so a pad prevents the bases from grinding together), then pack the bindings anywhere they fit. This is what I do most of the time. If I can be bothered, I'll wrap the bindings in a bit of bubble wrap. Oh, and I like to tie up the brakes with some twine only because that makes the bindings easier to pack.
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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've carried skis base to base in a single ski bag for 30+ years without taking the bindings off, without any problems. If you look after your skis & the bases are clean, it won't matter at all if they rub against each other. If the heel bindings do easily slide off, then do so if it helps.
Unless it is one of the hard, plastic ski tubes, never pack skis binding to binding, the edges aren't vulnerable, they will get a lot more hammer on the slopes but they will cut your bag to pieces.
A piece of heavy cloth, denim or old inner tube to cover the ends of the skis will help to protect the bag from the skis cutting in.
I normally travel with a carry on with my boots in and a ski bag with clothing etc split between the two.
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I've carried skis base to base in a single ski bag for 30+ years without taking the bindings off, without any problems. If you look after your skis & the bases are clean, it won't matter at all if they rub against each other. If the heel bindings do easily slide off, then do so if it helps.
Unless it is one of the hard, plastic ski tubes, never pack skis binding to binding, the edges aren't vulnerable, they will get a lot more hammer on the slopes but they will cut your bag to pieces.
A piece of heavy cloth, denim or old inner tube to cover the ends of the skis will help to protect the bag from the skis cutting in.
I normally travel with a carry on with my boots in and a ski bag with clothing etc split between the two.
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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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Bubble wrap
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Get a better ski bag that fits your skis 
If your skis with binding on, with the skis bases to base, don’t fit in your ski bag, you have the wrong bag.
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Just taking a single pair of skis on hol with you? Does not compute.
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If the bag is long enough, can you have them overlapping so that the bindings are not exactly opposite each other? Most ski bags are far longer than most skis, these days. Pack them round with neckers and knickers.
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| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
| Just taking a single pair of skis on hol with you? Does not compute. |
I only need 1 pair for transfer day. (Alleghe to Arabba) Anymore can be hired.
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| pam w wrote: |
| If the bag is long enough, can you have them overlapping so that the bindings are not exactly opposite each other? |
Thats a good idea, Thanks!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I just put mine back to back with the brakes interlinked like when you carry them, with a velcro strap around the tips and tails.
If I'm flying I give them a spot of extra padding around the tips, tails and bindings.
They're really very robust things.
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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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Normal binding screws aren’t designed to be removed / refitted regularly. You should also put a dab of glue on the threads when fitting them to ensure a watertight seal as you really don’t want moisture in there expanding and contracting when it freezes / thaws.
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There are two ways bindings are fitted where you can take them on and off as you please:
1. Quiver Killer inserts (metal screw thread)
2. On a rail
If you don't have either of these, then leave your bindings where they are! Otherwise, 1. simply unscrew them and don't forget your screwdriver or 2. mark the position with a marker pen on the rail and slide them off. Wrap in an old tea towel and arrange in the bag however they fit.
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You know it makes sense.
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| Scarlet wrote: |
There are two ways bindings are fitted where you can take them on and off as you please:
1. Quiver Killer inserts (metal screw thread)
2. On a rail
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Mine are on a rail and come off really easily. 
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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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Get a Sportube. Obvious answer as also good for your fishing rods. I have watched ski bags literally thrown from aircraft to ground, I am not precious but race skis are expensive and I'm no asking it.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Thanks for the advice everybody. Very helpful! I've changed to a coffin bag now.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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| Fistral wrote: |
| Scarlet wrote: |
There are two ways bindings are fitted where you can take them on and off as you please:
1. Quiver Killer inserts (metal screw thread)
2. On a rail
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Mine are on a rail and come off really easily. |
Make sure the adjustment indicator is in the middle of the range when you put them back on.
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Impressed you found a ski bag that can't fit one pair if skis! I would be reluctant to frequently remove my bindings from my ski as its not something I would want to get wrong. In terms of protecting the bases always base to base with two ski straps (the type that have a bit of material between the skis so bases don't actually touch / rub as they are launched across the airport) at either end. I would be getting another bag in your scenario especially if first one was cheap.
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