Baller skifan Posted October 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 8, 2013 Last week I was skiing on my A2 with Strada front and rear bindings. I usually pull the front bungee pretty snug as I like to feel secure to the ski and leave the back a bit loose. Well last week as I went around two ball I hit some small chop and the ski skipped out from under and skidded across the water. Not a horrific crash, however my front foot only half release from binding. As a result I severely sprained the top of my foot and broke my Talus bone in my foot. I am now off my feet for 3 months to let the bone heal. Luckily it's the end of the season up here in MA. I am only posting as a reminder to make sure that you are able to release from any binding that you are using to try to avoid a similar injury. I am considering moving to Reflex front for next season as I like the ankle support and the release mechanism are separate from each other- any input? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator1 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Any input? Yes. Gatormod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 This is one of the biggest reasons I went to Reflex. Had many falls like you describe above this year and have been fine. I was having a little ankle trouble earlier and realized my release system was a little too tight. Loosened it up and it's been awesome. On the plus side, if you change over the winter, you'll be learning to ski and learning a new bindings all at once so it won't be like being at the peak of your skiing and going back to square one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 9, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 9, 2013 if I had a $ for every time I have posted to run top laces just snug.... Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 Several years ago I was skiing with an Open Collegiate skier who shall remain nameless. Noticed that he had removed the stretchy laces from his RS1's and had something like para cord on there "so it will stay tight". He took a viscous crash at 39 and luckily the screw heads actually pulled through the plate releasing the binding. He got back in the boat, looked at the binding, and said (In a foreign accent) "I will have to call Sully about the binding breaking like this". Even though I wanted to completely loose my mind, I calmly explained that he had over ridden the release mechanism of the binding and that I felt he was very lucky to not be seriously injured. He looked at me like I was nuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiKolb Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 @horton are you on stratas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 9, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 9, 2013 @SkiKolb yes yes yes Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 @skifan where in MA do you ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 I have run Stradas since 2008. I have gone OTF a few times -- always come right out because they are snug, not tight. As bindings go, I think as safe or safer than anything else I've used, plus they are really comfy for longer sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brewski Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 The Reflex release mechanism is the way to go...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted October 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2013 Funny thing, at the Ski With The Legends a few weeks ago I was driving while Kris LaPoint was coaching, he ask 3 different skiers on hard shells to loosen their top buckle a couple clicks. He said you need to control the ski with the bottom of the foot not the shin. He recommends the first 2 buckles tight and the top one loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted October 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2013 I made this mistake 2 hours ago and coming around 3 ball at 28 off out of position I skipped the ski out and slid across the water, my back foot came out of the toe strap and the water caught the tip of the ski and jammed it towards me. My foot did not come out and I jammed my ankle pretty good. Second set I didn't over tighten and fixed a pulling position problem and had a lot more fun. You need to tighten it enough to feel like the ski will respond to your movements but not any tighter than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 14, 2013 My issue with strada's is they feel like a low top tennis shoe and if you set 'em up so that you will come out, they are loose. If I snug 'em to where I want them...not sure I come out. Now I couldn't ski worth a dink in 'em either, so easy choice to switch regardless. Personal preferences for sure...but I want a tight binding but want to come out and/or release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted October 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 14, 2013 + the Gator-mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator1 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 @skijay roger that. Tried to upload a vid of the mod this weekend. . Didn't work so gotta get @mattp to hep me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 14, 2013 @gator1 what do you need help with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator1 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 @mattp: When I tried to attach the video I took on my iPad the site wouldn't allow it. Attaching pic files from ipad works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 14, 2013 @gator1 I will look into that. I have not tried it before. As far as I know that is not possible at current time. The best was would be to load your video to youtube and post the link and it will self imbed in the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 14, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2013 yes use YouTube Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator1 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ok. "Learn how to use YouTube" on the to do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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