Bindings 101: What Are Your Questions?

[Kurt]

both will work fine, but 110 tucks nicely in, 104 will be snug

100 is super hard to find

Thanks for the tip - the 110 fits great!

 

[D. Trenker]

Problem: I put some attack 13 bindings on my skis, but I can’t get the afd adjustment loose enough. The boots are full tilt with gripwalk soles.

The antifriction plate on the binding and the white smooth plastic insert in the toe of the boot aren’t parallel. So if I let out the adjustment screw past a certain point, moving the binding antifriction plate back on the ski which is supposed to open up the gap, it starts to get tighter. If I screw in the adjustment screw past a certain point it also gets tighter, since that is moving the plate up higher from the ski.

I can barely get a plastic strip which is about 0.5 mm to move pulling on it very hard, at the loosest point. Even a piece of paper can’t be moved.

And I am pushing back on the boot to try and raise the toe of the boot but it doesn’t help.

 

[Philpug]

Problem: I put some attack 13 bindings on my skis, but I can’t get the afd adjustment loose enough. The boots are full tilt with gripwalk soles.

The antifriction plate on the binding and the white smooth plastic insert in the toe of the boot aren’t parallel. So if I let out the adjustment screw past a certain point, moving the binding antifriction plate back on the ski which is supposed to open up the gap, it starts to get tighter. If I screw in the adjustment screw past a certain point it also gets tighter, since that is moving the plate up higher from the ski.

I can barely get a plastic strip which is about 0.5 mm to move pulling on it very hard, at the loosest point. Even a piece of paper can’t be moved.

And I am pushing back on the boot to try and raise the toe of the boot but it doesn’t help.

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I've seen this before. Sadly there is no exact standard for GripWalk soles, more a guideline. I've seen them not match up like this. My only suggestion would be to remove the sole, see if you can belt sand the top of the sole to see if you can gain a millimeter or two to space.

 

[D. Trenker]

I've seen this before. Sadly there is no exact standard for GripWalk soles, more a guideline. I've seen them not match up like this. My only suggestion would be to remove the sole, see if you can belt sand the top of the sole to see if you can gain a millimeter or two to space.

Thanks Phil, I am going to do that.

 

[Uncle-A]

I've seen this before. Sadly there is no exact standard for GripWalk soles, more a guideline. I've seen them not match up like this. My only suggestion would be to remove the sole, see if you can belt sand the top of the sole to see if you can gain a millimeter or two to space.

How much toe height adjustment is there in bindings today?

 

[Philpug]

How much toe height adjustment is there in bindings today?

Depends on the binding and if it is DIN/GW or DIN/GW/AT(WTR).

 

[Tom K.]

I've got some new boots with GW soles.

They do not mesh with the "old" Attack 13s on my beloved Motive 95 rock skis.

If I buy a new set of GW Attack 13s, will the mounting pattern be the same, so I can just screw them on without any need to drill new holes?

Thanks!

Oh, and do any forum sponsors have good Attack pricing that you're aware of?

 

[Philpug]

I've got some new boots with GW soles.

They do not mesh with the "old" Attack 13s on my beloved Motive 95 rock skis.

If I buy a new set of GW Attack 13s, will the mounting pattern be the same, so I can just screw them on without any need to drill new holes?

Thanks!

Oh, and do any forum sponsors have good Attack pricing that you're aware of?

Yes they will. Same hole pattern..thank you Tyrolia for not making different patterns for different bindings.

 

[Tom K.]

Yes they will. Same hole pattern..thank you Tyrolia for not making different patterns for different bindings.

Thanks!

 

[Delicious]

Marker Race Xcell series: Same hole pattern as Griffon/Jester? (no race plate, mounted to deck)

 

[Philpug]

Marker Race Xcell series: Same hole pattern as Griffon/Jester? (no race plate, mounted to deck)

the 4 screw toe is the same but the heel pattern is different.

 

[Delicious]

Interesting. I found some Marker tech docs which indicated the same mounting jig, hence the question to you.
World record response time from you! Thank you @Philpug

 

[Philpug]

Interesting. I found some Marker tech docs which indicated the same mounting jig, hence the question to you.
World record response time from you! Thank you @Philpug

Comp (Xcell)-green. Royal-Red

 

[Delicious]

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Comp (Xcell)-green. Royal-Red

Ahhh... Yep, one of those deals. Thanks again!

 

[johnnyvw]

Would the Fischer RC4 freeflex bindings be a good choice for a narrower ski, Liberty V76? I saw those in the "Fischer store", so was wondering about them. The skis these would replace are Fischers with the "system" bindings, was thinking they may have a similar feel?

 

[Noodler]

Would the Fischer RC4 freeflex bindings be a good choice for a narrower ski, Liberty V76? I saw those in the "Fischer store", so was wondering about them. The skis these would replace are Fischers with the "system" bindings, was thinking they may have a similar feel?

I think those would be fine (but I'd throw a plate under them too. ).

 

[Doug Briggs]

Yes they will. Same hole pattern..thank you Tyrolia for not making different patterns for different bindings.

And thank you Tyrolia for making the Free Flex holes the same, too. I have Attack 13 ATs on my Fischer FIS SLs so I don't have to wear my race boots to rip in the mornings. And yes, the Hawx XTD 130s are up to the task.

 

[Doug Briggs]

Would the Fischer RC4 freeflex bindings be a good choice for a narrower ski, Liberty V76? I saw those in the "Fischer store", so was wondering about them. The skis these would replace are Fischers with the "system" bindings, was thinking they may have a similar feel?

I think those would be fine (but I'd throw a plate under them too. ).

You don't need the plate on a 76. It really depends how your going to use the ski. Mega carver? Plate. Relaxed groomer ski? meh.

What often goes unsaid is that if you are going to maximize performance by adding a plate on a ski for carving, you need good strength and technique to get that max performance.

 

[johnnyvw]

I don't intend to put a plate on that ski....I would have bought something different if I had the type of skiing in mind where I would want/need it. Just wondering if the free-flex by itself was a viable choice for a narrower groomer ski. Not a lot of choices available when you're looking for a brake narrower than 90mm

 

[AtleB]

Any general rule of thumb for the lifespan of bindings?