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binding off axis on new skis
Hi,
I just bought a pair of skis. I noticed that on one of the skis the tail of the binding sticks out little bit off the ski (~1-2mm). The skis is 44mm in the middle thus if well centered there should be around 1mm ski top left on each side of the binding, but on this one the biding slightly sticks out to the right side. The front is well centered it seems but the tail end is slightly off center. (The other ski is perfectly centered head to tail.) Should I bring the skis back? Can they rescrew the binding to correct such a small error. If they can't should I ask them to replace it with a new ski? Or is this small enough that it won't affect the performance? thanks. PJ |
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Hi PJ,
No-one else seems to have replied to this so I will have a go. I don't know if the misalignment of the binding is enough to affect performance. However, from your description, I do not think that the standard of workmanship is acceptable from a professional ski technician. I suggest you check the skis over carefully to see if there are any other problems. That check should include putting on your boots and then fitting your boots into the bindings. This will check that the bindings are properly assembled. When you are on your skis, you will then be able to check the effect of the misalignment in relation to the other ski. If you are still not happy, then I suggest you contact your retailer with the problem(s) and ask them what they propose to do. I don't know whether they will be able to adjust the binding or whether you will need a new ski. They need to work out what to do to provide you with the functional ski for which you have paid. Good luck Alex |
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PJ. Unless you bought a 500$ ski. I would not worry about this. This small misalignment. does not affect the skiing or the performance. No this being said. You have the right to return to the retailer and have him remount the binding properly. But be aware he will drill all new holes for both skis to move the bindings perhaps 5 mm forward. To change a small miss alignment like this is not possible otherwise. |
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