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Is my binding broken enough to replace?

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DayMan
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Some plastic broke off my FKS 140 heelpiece, took my skis in for a tune and the shop guy noticed and said I shouldn't ski with these like this, but I'm thinking he might just be trying to sell me new bindings.
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freeskibum82
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he's doing his job correctly. damage like that should be pointed out by techs and he is correct. Techs really have no incentive to upsell you stuff. We usually try to make everything we can work for the customer. when it comes to safety, he's doing his job to cover himself, the shop, and even you.
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DayMan
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freeskibum82he's doing his job correctly. damage like that should be pointed out by techs and he is correct. Techs really have no incentive to upsell you stuff. We usually try to make everything we can work for the customer. when it comes to safety, he's doing his job to cover himself, the shop, and even you.


Just saw your post in the other thread, thanks!

**This post was edited on Nov 21st 2019 at 2:02:30pm
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clorox
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DayManSome plastic broke off my FKS 140 heelpiece, took my skis in for a tune and the shop guy noticed and said I shouldn't ski with these like this, but I'm thinking he might just be trying to sell me new bindings.

I don't have a pic atm, but my FKS 180's have the EXACT same crack. Shouldn't effect how it performs, though it might present issues when trying to set foreword pressure if more plastic cracks around the white piece. Are you hoping to remount the bindings to other skis soon?
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Corey_O132
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You could make a small mold and put jb weld on it so it conforms to the shape of the piece your missing.
if you do though use the 72 hour cure stuff bc it’s stronger
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HypeBeast
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freeskibum82he's doing his job correctly. damage like that should be pointed out by techs and he is correct. Techs really have no incentive to upsell you stuff. We usually try to make everything we can work for the customer. when it comes to safety, he's doing his job to cover himself, the shop, and even you.

Can't really see but is op talking about the lateral part of the plastic on the back? What purpose does it serve to necessitate new bindings if the white part stays where it needs to be? Is it the risk of it breaking fully off and then having an unsafe binding at the least opportune time?
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BigScaryLarry
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this has happened to every pair of pivots i've owned its totally cosmetic. the dude probably has no no knowledge of the FKS/pivot and is just trying to get you to buy new shit
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oldmanski
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Tech is just doing their job and notifying you of damage to your binding. Just like the mechanic telling you to replace your air filter to your car because it is dirty. Just advising you of the issue. Of course they are going to tell you not to ski on it due to the liability of it but it will still work. Im sure something was noted on the paperwork.
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F.W.Y.H
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No, break it more first and then replace.
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freeskibum82
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BlumpkinPumpkinCan't really see but is op talking about the lateral part of the plastic on the back? What purpose does it serve to necessitate new bindings if the white part stays where it needs to be? Is it the risk of it breaking fully off and then having an unsafe binding at the least opportune time?

Any damage to bindings must be pointed out by the tech. If pieces of the broken part of plastic were to get wedged in there somehow it could hypothetically prevent the turntable from turning. obviously worst case scenario but id be glad if the tech told me as well.
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