Moving from a Nano One with inserts to an XT with inserts? Heads up ...

[SkiJay]

Just in case you've assumed that your bindings will mount on the XT using the same bolt holes you were using on your Nano One, you'd better get out the tape measure and confirm. The inserts in my new Nano One XT are installed 3/16" further back on the ski than they were on my previous Nano One.

 

In addition, the factory recommendation for the XT is that the bindings be 1/16 further forward than on the Nano One. So if you've used the same holes on your XT as you did on your One, then your bindings are 5/16ths further back than recommended, or 3/16ths outside of the maximum range recommended by Goode.

 

Never assume, always measure.

[Horton]

never mount a ski with out measuring. The factory will tell you that.

[Horton]

@MattP wish there was an easy way to get traditional bindings in just the right place

[MattP]

@Horton don't worry I worked it out. @E_T needs to get his act together.

[skihart]

@horton @MattP. Hmmm......good hints, the secret project is becoming clearer.

If it is what I think it is, it's going to be big hit!

[SkiJay]

@MattP @Horton Were it to become a reality, how much weight might this dream gizzy add to a ski?

[Horton]

@JaySki

 

Few oz.

 

If someone does not announce a product soon I am going to give up and just show everyone the prototype I am using.

[jayski]

@Horton ...dyslexic???

[woolly110]

i dont understand why someone doesn't use a system the same as snowboard binding very simple wont get loose.

 

[ral]

Without trying to imply anything too negative to the insert approach of any ski company, there are some out there like D3 that are pretty consistent in terms of insert placement.

[acmx]

@Horton...show us what your using, I'll make my own.

[Horton]

[Horton]

There are extra cut outs in this plate. That is not part of the design.

 

1/10th of an inch adjust. Is the idea. I am begging someone to make this a product to sell to everyone.

[Horton]

[SkiJay]

Briliant! It's sooooo simple!

[MattP]

@Horton @SkiJay @acmx @ral @woolly110 @jayski @skihart @ob @webbdawg99

I have a prototype on my ski at the moment an I am finalizing production this week and I should have a release up as soon as I can sit down to write it.

 

It is a bit different than the one in @Hortons photo but with a much simpler attachment method. @E_T and myself have spent a lot of time into the design and testing. We are pretty excited to bring this product to market.

 

I showed it to KC this weekend and he was interested in it as well

[MattP]

[oldjeep]

That is a cool idea. Now if only I could think of what it is I've seen those on before.

[skihart]

Ohhhh that is good! So simple......love it.

[SkiJay]

Nice work @MattP & @E_T! Put me down for a couple of sets

[skihart]

@Horton, did no one take you up on the offer of making those? If not I will swing by a friends shop that has a cnc machine a get a quote....

[MattP]

@skihart I did

[skihart]

@MattP I didn't see that post. I must have been typing while you posted. Looks good. How does the bottom section attach to the plate? Is that alu or plastic?

[MattP]

@skiheart studs from the bottom piece into the plate. That was a plastic prototype final will be in anodized alum.

[Deanoski]

Very cool I would buy two prs if the cost was not crazy

[SkiJay]

@MattP Any idea when they'll be ready? I could have used a set today.

[Horton]

As I have hinted (Sorry @MattP) more than one Baller is working to bring this to market. My driver is to get it out there. I think it is critical for ski set up that we are able to move our bindings by a small distance.

[MrJones]

"to be able to move our bindings a small distance"... and have it stay put. I would buy a set for that purpose. Teammalibu's plate is slotted throughout which makes it infinitely adjustable. Problem is that it can move on you. I have put non-skid rubber made for boat steps under my plate which seems to do the trick, but I would rather be able to lock it down. Will probably get a set for me and the wife.

[KM]

I will buy a set when they become available.

[KcSwerver]

I would as well

 

[MAD11]

@horton or @mattp Between me, T and Super C we will take 5. Let me know the cost. If not I guess I will have to get the Bridgeport out of storage, but that means momma can't park in the garage anymore. Makes me angry I'm out of space. Could blast out that piece in no time.

[Horton]

the gears are turning slowly....

[RLW]

Count me in too. Great idea.

[teammalibu]

Simple to make just too time consuming to fool with. I will proly make a few sets to play with! So i can mount them next to the side force enhancer!!

[ForrestGump]

We designed and used something very similar for rear control arm mounts on our race car. Allowed us to adjust the mounting height in 1/8 inch increments instead of 3/4 inch.

[Horton]

2 different guys are semi close to getting this going soon (ish)

[teammalibu]

Horton is right i def need to make a set today i had to slot the front plate to get the boot in the right spot on my xt and it wont stay no matter how much i tighten the screws!! some body needs to make these on a cnc and sell them for cheap. lose money on every set and make it up on volume!!

[MattP]

@teammalibu that's the plan

[MAD11]

@teammalibu I had to do the same thing on SC's front plate for her new XT and have the same problem. Even with the foam pad underneath the plate it is moving. Hard to get the settings dialed in when I can't get the plate to stay.

[SkiJay]

@MAD11 @MrJones' idea of putting some rough-grit anti-slip tape on the top of the ski for the binding plate 's rubber to hold onto sounds like a good way to keep the plate from moving.

[teammalibu]

@MAD11 i got rid of the screws that came from Goode and used my old flat heads with the D3 cup washers and it didnt move. Gimme me a call your flex tester is done!

[kstateskier]

I want one of these!

[Horton]

@teammalibu grrrrrr I tried to get you to make these things months ago.

[Stevie Boy]

Slightly off subject @Horton I have the method for getting the binding anywhere you want, it involves "POLYMORPH" a white nylon type plastic which melts in water at boiling point, it comes in a bag of little white balls, you melt the quantity that you want, with the binding plate on a flat surface you push the melted nylon into the slot of the binding plate and press the surplus flat, across the top of the plate and then trim when it has gone cold, what you end up with, is like a plastic washer with a raised bit which fits into the slot on the binding plated, drill the hole in the desired place the raised bit which goes into the binding plate slot prevents the plate moving, make lots of washers and drill then 1/16" difference to give you lots of choices.

PLEASE NOTE : you will have to elongate the binding plate holes you normally use to place screws in those positions.

Will try to post piccys of said washer

I still like polymorph it cannot slip or jump teeth

[Horton]

need pics or video

[Stevie Boy]

On vacation will post video as soon as I get back to the UK