Snape Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I use rubber binders, and on 2 different manufacturers skis I've tried I can't get the binders back far enough. I've lengthened slots, etc. The first one I was all the way back and still 3/4" from factory. The second, a Senate, is close but using a RTP I need to go back about 1/2 inch with the RTP. I tried it using a fender washer holding down the front. It felt much better. Can anyone make a recommendation for a longer plate, or other method to let me move the plates back. The front is probably close but would like the option to move backwards another 1/8-1/4. Front is Wiley. Thanks in Advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegile Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Yikes, that looks dicey. Are you sure you are where you want to be? I believe with the senate the holes are relatively compatible. I believe Wiley’s has extended plates. Maybe worth a call. 206-762-1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Definitely Dicey! Just did that for 3rd test ride. It went from other World to pretty nice. The picture of the front boot is only 1/8 back from factory, and I'm completely out of room to move it back. My toe still hits the horseshoe with the RTP like it is in the picture. I'll try calling Wiley's tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted May 25, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 25, 2020 That rear mount scares me... but it’s an easy fix, you just need to move the rubber loop back on the plate, most plates have extra sets of holes for that reason. If your HO doesn’t have extra holes, use your rubber piece and screws to place it one hole back and just drill a hole on each side, countersunk them mount everything and boom you are ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 25, 2020 Administrators Share Posted May 25, 2020 yeah that's an old wylie's hole pattern. it's not uncommon to see people struggle to get that front boot in the right place Connelly ★ Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System ★ Wake Lending Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted May 25, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted May 25, 2020 You could send your boot back to Wiley’s for the upgrade to the new plate. It’ll come back all better. Not very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wettek69 Posted May 25, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 25, 2020 What has Wileys changed on their plate? I had a Wiley front boot for a while but was really disapointed that the horseshoe plastic looked like it had been cut out with a Dremel and I couldn't put screws in the holes where the cutouts were because the horseshoe was still in the way. Great boot but the cutout made it look rough and having adjustment holes I couldn't use sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Wiley told me that they haven't changed their plates in some time. So I can try to alter the existing rear toe or has anyone made their own plate? If so, what source for material, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted May 26, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 26, 2020 @Snape I bet @mmosley899 can help you out with a custom plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted May 26, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 26, 2020 @Snape plate is not your major issue... frame is. Work the frame with a dremel grinder some more to allow for some extra movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted May 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2020 Wow that looks scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2020 need to remount the rubber toe and heel back one hole on the bottom of the plate its a pain to do but it is doable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted May 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2020 @Snape I can easily cut a plate with holes wherever you need them. I use 1/8” G10 material. I just need a pattern or cad drawing. Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2020 @mmosley899 I could use a rear plate like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wettek69 Posted May 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2020 I don't believe you should have to get custom plates cut. I love the Wileys bindings, but this is the reason I sold mine, I couldn't use the full range of adjustments, but due to the horseshoes used on the Wileys, I don't see how they could modify the plate. The insert pattern on a ski dictates the hole pattern on a plate, and moving the binding on your plate just means you would have to move the plate back further. Seems to me you would only be shifting the problem Damn those custom plates are nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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