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Advice on some older gear

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wlfpck
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Hey everyone.

I have a old pair of K2 Silencer that have already been mounted before.  I was able to buy these skis for really really cheap.  The condition of the skis are pretty good overall.

I was introduced to this site by a friend who skis a lot and I figured that you guys (and girls) would be the people to best answer this question. 

I have a pair of Marker M38 bindings that were given to me about a year ago.  I was thinking about filling the current holes in the K2 Silencers in with JB Weld and then getting these skis mounted with the Marker M38 bindings.  Once I actually get better at skiing, I would remove these bindings, fill the holes and put a better set on.

Is this a good plan?  I'm currently in college where most of my money is going towards tuition and paying off loans.  Like my ski boots were my buddy's old pair.  That's why I'm looking to put these Marker M38s on since they were free.

I have read different sources where people have said not to use epoxy and some have said to use it.  Other's say to use a plug and wood glue. 

I'm not a beginner skier, but this is my first twin tip skis.  I might be a type II skier?  Maybe... a type III (I seriously doubt that I am anywhere near this).  I don't really plan on hitting big jumps or anything like that.  Hopefully towards the end of winter, I can hit little jumps.

Thanks for the help.

Jan 19 2012 1:44PM
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CDdesign
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the problem with that is that no shop will mount those m38's.  they are too old.  your best be is to brouse teh Buy Sell forum, there are killer deals on some dope bindings.  and then get them professionally mounted,

no JB weld.  there are special plugs that plug old holes so water doesnt get in.

Jan 19 2012 6:14PM
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CalebT
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Yeah just go to Buy/Sell forum, they have good deals all the time.
Jan 19 2012 7:32PM
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wintersway
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I would definitely recommend buying a decent, newer set of bindings and take the skis to a shop to be filled and mounted.. probably something with a 3-10 DIN (marker m38 is a 2.5-9 DIN so I am guessing you are in that range, especially as a level II skier)

your best bet [if you're looking to progress more in the park] would be a rossignol axial2 100 or the freeski2 100. the "dildo" heelpiece is a bit more trusted than the standard binding like the heel on the axium series, from rossignol as well.

other good bindings to mention:
tyrolia peak 11
marker squire (if you're light and young, as they are mostly plastic)



if you know your DIN is between 5 and 10, you could easily step up to a better binding with a 4-12 range. the axial2 120 or freeski2 120 (same biding, name changed recently) is the same binding as the look PX12 and very well known as a durable, inexpensive ($100-$150 online) binding.

others to be mentioned in the 4-12 din range:
marker griffon
salomon sth12 driver
tyrolia peak 12
Jan 19 2012 8:48PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Duct tape over the holes to keep water out if the skis are being stored, your shop will fill the old holes when you get them mounted eventually.
Jan 20 2012 2:17AM
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wlfpck
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Hey thanks for the reply everyone.

Just a couple updates:

So the clear layer on top of the ski had a section that had a flap or w/e (Like the clear stuff got gouged), so I used some epoxy to cover it up.  I did it similar to body work on a car except with epoxy. 

Anyways....

I am going to go ahead and take the advice and buy new bindings.  Since the skis were used and had hole in them already, I'm going to see if there are any bindings that match those hole patterns.  It's supposed to snow a TON (or what I think is a lot anyways) here and I really want to ski tonight.  But... the closest ski shop (an hour from me) said it would take them about 2 days before I could get my skis back.  Not sure if this is due to so many people needing the bindings mounted or what.  So I think that if I can get bindings that match the existing holes, then I should be good to go for tonight. 

:D

Jan 20 2012 10:11AM
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onenerdykid
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Don't look for bindings that have the same hole pattern. Your boot size will determine where the holes will be, (even with the same binding it will be different) which a shop tech will figure out for you.

Also, a 2-day turnaround during a storm is to be expected- you are not the only one looking to get out and play ;)
Jan 20 2012 10:34AM
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wlfpck
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Yeah. I kinda ditched that idea when I got there.

Anyways.... my setup is now...

k2 Silencer
Marker M10.0 Bindings
- Mounted +2 (old holes were where the binding are traditionally mounted)
Lange Boots

Pretty happy with this setup. We'll see tonight for Midnight Madness.


Thanks again for the help everyone.
Jan 20 2012 6:59PM
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RudyGarmisch
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And your boots fit the new bindings set in the previous owners holes?
Jan 20 2012 9:30PM
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wlfpck
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No. The old holes were set for bindings in the "recommended" position on the skis.

My new bindings are mounted +2 towards the center of the board. My current boots are 313 mm. I'm hoping that I can go up a size for my boots without the need to remount the bindings.

Found out that skis are a LOT more complicated then I originally thought. ha ha.
Jan 21 2012 11:37PM
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