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Who knows how to set up reactors?

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Abscratch
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i need help, i want reactors but cant get them set up with out sending boots off. then if i get new boots i have to send the binding and boot off again

May 25 2005 1:57PM
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Jeff_Lo
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take it to a shop!



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May 25 2005 1:59PM
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Abscratch
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zero in NC

May 25 2005 2:07PM
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Twintipskier-101
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There are two tabs that swivel one on the toe piece and one on the heel piece. Push on the only side you can and they will swivle then you can move the toe peice or heel peice. You should see them if you cant figure it out pm and i will send you a picture of them.
Warning you can break them.

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Reactors feel like nothing when you ski them. unless you have chicken legs you can handle them.
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May 25 2005 2:17PM
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Vicious
Posts: 3862 - Karma: 140
there's ALOT more to it then that...don't do it yourself because the chances of the forward and upward pressure being correct are slim to none and closer to none


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May 25 2005 3:47PM
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trevorwoulddoit
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^Exactly. If you set them up yourself the chances that they won't function properly and will eventually break are almost 100%. Why are you so hesitant to send them out? It's the summer, not like there's too much skiing to be had in NC at this time of year. Did you not forsee this problem would arise?



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May 25 2005 5:13PM
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TeenageWasteland
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Where do you ski in NC?

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May 25 2005 5:16PM
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DaveHumphrey
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yo people have this problem to. someone that knows for sure should just take like 5 minutes and post it with all the details.



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May 25 2005 5:17PM
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Vicious
Posts: 3862 - Karma: 140
invaderman, you just don't get it dude...even if someone did post directions of what to do, it may not make sense and therefore, the bindings still wouldn't be properly adjusted.


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May 25 2005 5:20PM
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Deezl
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I am very very experienced with the bindings.

That's why I'm always telling you fools that you can't do it yourself. Invaderman, Abscratch, just take the time to send them or take them to someone who can do it for you. I promise it will be worth it in the long run. This way we won't have to read another "my reactors broke" thread from one of you guys.

May 25 2005 5:37PM
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Fairview
Posts: 430 - Karma: 33
If you set them yourself, they aren't covered by warranty, so then you have a broken binding, and possibly broken body part. Make the wise choice, have them set by someone who's taken a test on how to set them.

May 25 2005 6:31PM
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3ski6guy0
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ya, dont set up the bindings yourself cause youll just set htem wrong and break it

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May 25 2005 11:05PM
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Abscratch
Posts: 347 - Karma: 9
yeah im sending a boot to josh and hes going to set it up for me. but still would be useful to figure the reactors out


May 25 2005 11:24PM
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Jib_This
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And what, mount some Markers? What, do you want your bindings to rip out at all costs? Watch it happen.

Oddly enough, Markers seem to pull out of Volkls more than any other ski, so I'm sure you'll have lots of fun heli-coiling your shit back together on a monthly basis.

Pull strength is just one of the arguments that turn out to be in favour of inserts.





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May 26 2005 5:01PM
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J.D.
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The worst part is that he would suggest everyone use markers... Luckily for him he got rid of those Karmas already, so the heelpiece pulling out won't be his problem to deal with.

May 26 2005 5:06PM
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guddgulf17
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dont do it. send it to a shop that knows. if you dont, kiss your reactors good bye

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May 26 2005 5:22PM
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martockpublicenemy
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get look or rossi, line bindings suck

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May 26 2005 5:22PM
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martockpublicenemy
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And no, im not just saying that because everyone else does.

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4frnt skis
May 26 2005 5:23PM
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-AR_Seven-
Posts: 553 - Karma: 10
Oh good, glad to hear your ignorance is self-directed and not just a product of listening to other people who don't know what they're talking about.

May 26 2005 5:30PM
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line_haze
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U got owned^^


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May 26 2005 6:02PM
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DHogg
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dont you have to have an authorized dealer mount them or the warranty is void?

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May 26 2005 6:10PM
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DaveHumphrey
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yah



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May 26 2005 6:32PM
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jsg
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DONT BUY LINE BINDINGS DONT!

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May 26 2005 11:59PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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just got me ones... they're the shit!

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May 27 2005 12:55AM
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vincepru
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^have you skied them yet. NO. yeah thats wat i thought. i broke a pair in 30 mins on some demo invaders. first it was the brake, i just took it off and kept skiing. and second it was the toepiece

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May 27 2005 1:06AM
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Deezl
Posts: 2112 - Karma: 8
It's easy to break them when they are demos. Demos are usually set up very hastily and sometimes the adjustment isnt quite right, esp. toe height.

It's no different than someone mounting them on his own, if you make a mistake when setting up a demo for someone there's a chance the binding will break.

One more thing about demoing the bindings. They work as a demo binding but the circumstances aren't ideal. Demo bindings have a much more intense life than a privately owned binding. A demo binding is adjusted over and over again day in and day out throughout its life. Reactors are bound to break when used as a demo binding, look at any other brand's demos and see how much more beefed up they are. Particularly in the boot sole adjustment hardware.

Saying that a reactor broke on you during a demo isn't a necessarily fair test for the binding although there is no denying that it looks very bad.

May 27 2005 2:20AM
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