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question about bindings
On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 08:56:20 CST, "JAM" wrote:
I have a pair of hickory skis with "ski free" cable bindings. I was told these bindings were the first safety release ones made. The front toe piece consists of a metal post which rotates on an oval (for side to side release) and has a metal wheel at the top of the post.for vertical release. My question is, am I missing a boot plate? It almost appears like the post is set up for a boot with the front of the toe needing to be v shaped. Are there any resources around for old bindings. You may want to ask as well over at rec.skiing.backcountry newsgroup, where I have cross-posted. Some regulars there may not be able to post to this moderated group, so check the thread over there as well. Those skis certainly sound like they predate alpine skiing as a distinct specialty requiring lifts, and back in the day of "hike up, ski down" skiing. It may well be complete, but intended for the same uses that telemark/backcountry skis are now used for. The first release bindings were made in the late 30s, although with vast improvements after. One resource: New England Ski Museum: http://www.skimuseum.org/ Putting a picture up on the Web, and posting a link in these two groups would help greatly. Some of the ski history people might be real interested in looking at them. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 08:56:20 CST, "JAM" wrote:
I have a pair of hickory skis with "ski free" cable bindings. I was told these bindings were the first safety release ones made. The front toe piece consists of a metal post which rotates on an oval (for side to side release) and has a metal wheel at the top of the post.for vertical release. My question is, am I missing a boot plate? It almost appears like the post is set up for a boot with the front of the toe needing to be v shaped. Are there any resources around for old bindings. You may want to ask as well over at rec.skiing.backcountry newsgroup, where I have cross-posted. Some regulars there may not be able to post to this moderated group, so check the thread over there as well. Those skis certainly sound like they predate alpine skiing as a distinct specialty requiring lifts, and back in the day of "hike up, ski down" skiing. It may well be complete, but intended for the same uses that telemark/backcountry skis are now used for. The first release bindings were made in the late 30s, although with vast improvements after. One resource: New England Ski Museum: http://www.skimuseum.org/ Putting a picture up on the Web, and posting a link in these two groups would help greatly. Some of the ski history people might be real interested in looking at them. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) ------------------------------------------------ at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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