Start of the season check list

[MattP]

A early season to-do list to make sure you are safe and ready to go when the warm weather hits.

 

Disassemble bindings to check for wear and tear.

 

Check the machine screws that hold your bindings to your ski for corrosion. Replace any that are suspect. Make sure replacement screws are the right length or Change Dual Loc. 8-32 x 1/2 buy a box of 100 from HD they are good to have around.

 

Check fin block screws. I suggest taking 1 out at a time.

 

Check fin and binding settings.

 

Break out a new rope.

 

Make sure you start your season off right with the proper, safe and set up equipment.

[MattP]

I just checked my binding screws and had to replace a few due to corrosion.

Fin block screws are good to go.

Fin and binding settings are solid.

I'm in the process of placing an order for a new rope and handle from @mlusa‌

[Wish]

What is " starting season..??." JK ;-) Say, I'd add all the boat stuff that needs to be done to keep things safe as well but since I really never stop, I'll let the knowledgeable gear heads from the Northern states take a crack at that list.

[xrated]

Thanks for the screw suggestion @MattP. I plan to check them but never have known what size I'd need to replace them with.

[thager]

@xrated When you're done you're screwed!!

[Porkfight]

Thanks for this! Ordering new rope...now.

[GOODESkier]

On dual loc set ups, I learned that it is much better to replace that stuff sooner than later. I had some fail on me last season and caused a pre-release. ALSO IT COMES OFF SKI AND BINDING PLATE WAY EASIER if you do it every 6 months.