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Re-mountable bindings?

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steevner
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I just got my new Surface Watch Lifes in the mail and am planning on mounting them myself (i'm quite savvy with power tools).
I was wondering if it's possible to mount them in a similar way to telemark/snowboard bindings, with threaded inserts that can be re-used multiple times.
I don't see why it's not possible if I drilled larger holes and put the inserts in with a bunch of epoxy and maybe fiberglass shreds around them. (I've done my fair share of epoxy-work too).
This way I could change from center-mount for the park to suggested mount for a bit of powder (I know they're no powder skis)
Nov 1 2008 7:46PM
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chazz.
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PAGE 2!!! I'll ask my previous question before, starting off by staging a hypothetical situation. Say that you actually did do 2 sets of heli-coil type inserts, and they didnt loose tension or whatever and it worked somehow. Could you just cover the holes that you werent using that day with like, a little piece of tape? Like, high quality packing tape that would keep the moisture out? Personally im not for the idea, but would love to see someone else try it...
Nov 5 2008 12:28AM
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skisquaw@420
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i believe, if you could do it right, they would be completely watertight, and the tape would be unnecessary
Nov 5 2008 12:31AM
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steevner
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I think that'd work just fine. Or some kind of silicone that you could squeeze in.
Found a place that sells the perfect product at a fraction of the cost:
http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/threaded_inserts.htm
Nov 5 2008 12:32AM
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steevner
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A BELIEVER!
I think it would take some accurate epoxy placement but I too think it's possible.
Nov 5 2008 12:45AM
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yeahitsdave
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thats 10.72 for 100 inserts. if u check package quantity it says it.
Nov 5 2008 12:47AM
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japollner
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I rest my case on the money front then.  Give it a whirl.  Maybe you will be responsible for the revolution.  But dont expect me to go doing to to my skis...

Nov 5 2008 1:25AM
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