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Skis remounted more than 3 times

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ChaseingSkiing
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Has anyone used skis that have been remounted more than 3 times? Ik that it is a rule of thumb to not remount more than 3 times but why?
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profa_212
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usually after 3 mounts you don't really have room to put in holes in the same area of the ski, so you might have to move quite a ways forward or back. There is also the thought that more holes in the ski = a weaker ski. Which makes sense at first, but if you are properly plugging holes then I dont see it making a meaningful difference.


That being said I have rode multiple pairs of skis with more than three sets of holes. I think my most was 5 or 6. Never had a problem but did have to play around with mount points to find a place without holes. Just kind of depends on how much you are willing to move around on the ski.
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Maximumsushi
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Every time you drill into the core, you make it weaker. Thats usually not going to matter too much thought. The more mounting holes, the more likely you will rip your heel or toe piece out while riding. Water can get in through mounting holes if they aren't plugged well.
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quintcork
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So let's say i need a new heel piece for my binding mounted. Will I need to completely move my bindings?
MaximumsushiEvery time you drill into the core, you make it weaker. Thats usually not going to matter too much thought. The more mounting holes, the more likely you will rip your heel or toe piece out while riding. Water can get in through mounting holes if they aren't plugged well.
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ReturnToMonkey
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quintcorkSo let's say i need a new heel piece for my binding mounted. Will I need to completely move my bindings?


Yea I'm curious how people replace pivot brakes. Can it be done without remounting or do you just need to suck it up and choose a new spot on the ski when your brake breaks?
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Quaggy
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ReturnToMonkeyYea I'm curious how people replace pivot brakes. Can it be done without remounting or do you just need to suck it up and choose a new spot on the ski when your brake breaks?

I just use the same holes as before but with the addition of G/flex 650 epoxy on the screws.
It can be tough to take out the screw after you've epoxied it, an impact drill usually helps.
I haven't had a problem using this method on any of my skis
I actually epoxy in all the screws on a fresh mount just in case.
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BallClapper
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QuaggyI just use the same holes as before but with the addition of G/flex 650 epoxy on the screws.
It can be tough to take out the screw after you've epoxied it, an impact drill usually helps.
I haven't had a problem using this method on any of my skis
I actually epoxy in all the screws on a fresh mount just in case.


Would this be the same kind of thing when installing the cast kit?
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maaattt
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Four and a half was the most I did on a pair. Even had some holes that were part way into the plastic plug of a previous hole lmao
2 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yeah I’ve had skis with more than 3
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freestyler540
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If you drill 2 more with differing sizes, you get swiss skis!
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Maximumsushi
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Don't do this. It will work but again can rip out easily.

If you want to put a screw where you had a hole realize that it will never be as safe or secure as the first drill hole. That said, a helicoil is the standard/safest way to put something in the same spot.
QuaggyI just use the same holes as before but with the addition of G/flex 650 epoxy on the screws.
It can be tough to take out the screw after you've epoxied it, an impact drill usually helps.
I haven't had a problem using this method on any of my skis
I actually epoxy in all the screws on a fresh mount just in case.
2 years ago
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_brrett
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ReturnToMonkeyYea I'm curious how people replace pivot brakes. Can it be done without remounting or do you just need to suck it up and choose a new spot on the ski when your brake breaks?

One of the main reason why i started riding STH is because i’ve broken so many pivot brakes. If you break STH or attack or marker brakes, you can replace them without remount. Its awesome
MaximumsushiDon't do this. It will work but again can rip out easily.

If you want to put a screw where you had a hole realize that it will never be as safe or secure as the first drill hole. That said, a helicoil is the standard/safest way to put something in the same spot.

Helicoil plus a little epoxy is 100% the move if u really want same holes.


I’ve read so many ppl say to not use epoxy when mounting but i’ve mounted 10+ skis at least and have never had any trouble removing bindings or pulling out. My theory is Ski manufacturers and shops are shady and don’t want people to do it because they’re just rats. Same reason why they use 12AB threaded screws. They literally invented an alpine ski mounting screw so that you can’t go to a hardware store and buy new parts. Ski manufacturers do shit like this all the time, its BS
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Maximumsushi
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Yeah, not to mention you can't buy a binding jig direct from company unless you're a shop dealing with their shit. Pretty wack but I also think a big part of things could be liability. They don't want you blowing out because you mounted your bindings wrong and then blaming them. That said, snowboard binding co's don't care about that.
BLandzOne of the main reason why i started riding STH is because i’ve broken so many pivot brakes. If you break STH or attack or marker brakes, you can replace them without remount. Its awesome

Helicoil plus a little epoxy is 100% the move if u really want same holes.


I’ve read so many ppl say to not use epoxy when mounting but i’ve mounted 10+ skis at least and have never had any trouble removing bindings or pulling out. My theory is Ski manufacturers and shops are shady and don’t want people to do it because they’re just rats. Same reason why they use 12AB threaded screws. They literally invented an alpine ski mounting screw so that you can’t go to a hardware store and buy new parts. Ski manufacturers do shit like this all the time, its BS
2 years ago
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profa_212
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MaximumsushiYeah, not to mention you can't buy a binding jig direct from company unless you're a shop dealing with their shit. Pretty wack but I also think a big part of things could be liability. They don't want you blowing out because you mounted your bindings wrong and then blaming them. That said, snowboard binding co's don't care about that.


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2 years ago
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Maximumsushi
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I didn't know about this! That's pretty cool. We used to have paper print-outs we would tape to the ski and use that as a guideline. In retrospect, so much could have gone wrong
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