 Poster: A snowHead
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I have 7 year old Black Crows Orb. I love them. Last week the back bindings front screws pulled out while stopping at speed luckily it was as I stopped. The front screws look quite rusty. The bindings are Marker Griffon. Should I take these bindings off and get some ones that connect front to back so there are different places to attach to the ski? Or should I scrap the skiiis and get new ones ? Not sure how to attach pics to this thread ?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| redthunder wrote: |
| I have 7 year old Black Crows Orb. I love them. Last week the back bindings front screws pulled out while stopping at speed luckily it was as I stopped. The front screws look quite rusty. The bindings are Marker Griffon. Should I take these bindings off and get some ones that connect front to back so there are different places to attach to the ski? Or should I scrap the skiiis and get new ones ? Not sure how to attach pics to this thread ? |
As long as the core is ok you can remount by using inserts - this is what I'd do. When you say broken binding; is the binding broken as well, or is it just that the screws pulled out?
If you have the picture hosted then just post a link.
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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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When I undid the adjuster screw on the binding there were metal filings. The Screws that pulled out are rusty. I think from sitting on the roof ski rack all the way to the alps quite a few times. Might get new bindings anyway . Can you recommend any good bindings. I ski quite hard and dont mind spending on them ? Thanks.
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| redthunder wrote: |
| When I undid the adjuster screw on the binding there were metal filings. The Screws that pulled out are rusty. I think from sitting on the roof ski rack all the way to the alps quite a few times. Might get new bindings anyway . Can you recommend any good bindings. I ski quite hard and dont mind spending on them ? Thanks. |
Yeah griffons don't have the best rep, I smashed some years ago (second hand admittedly), so I personally wouldn't get them again even though the holes would line up... I remember seeing a dwg of loads of different hole patterns a while back, can't seem to find it now, but the ideal situation is to find a binding that will allow a fresh mount at boot centre without a clash. Maybe get in touch with @spyderjon, he helped me chose a binding and supplied it along with QK inserts - he has plenty of experience with mounting patterns and compatibility.
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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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I would have thought 7yo skis would be ready for retirement
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7 years old. 4 weeks a year. May be I should retire them. What to get ? I tried a few after the failure nothing was as good. Recommendations ? Might have to go on an early season trip to try stuff. Is it worth going to Val thorens in Nov to try before you buy ?
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I'd echo @Thomasski, if you really like them, then fit a new set of binding to get them back in use.
The QK solution, if you're unfamiliar, is like a snowboard insert screwed into the ski first,, that then takes a fitment screw in a more secure arrangement to use the same location by effectively repairing the holes.
Could consider a different binding fit, possibly to move them back 10mm or so to put them slightly back from central and gain a little tip float, if that's desirable to your use and feeling with them.
Good advice and kit options from SpyderJohn if you need to talk through and buy new binding too.
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I found the file buried in my Google drive, and at a quick glance it seems Tyrolia Attacks at -5mm would clear the old holes... BUT I would 100% check with a professional first, see above.
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