Baller BS74 Posted October 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2021 Question: Bought a new top of line ski at worlds yesterday, mfg. name not important. When I mounted the front binder(reflex plate) I noticed that it was not centered. All of the holes are a 1/16 to the left so binder is not centered. Rear binder not so important as I rotate it a little any way. Do you think it makes a difference? I'm sure I can take it back tomorrow for replacement as I haven't skied it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted October 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2021 I noticed that on my front insert pattern on my ski this season (very popular ski brand at Worlds). If my bio-mass movement that sits on top of this slightly miss-aligned pattern was absolutely identical and perfect every pass, I may have been concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BS74 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted October 15, 2021 @wawaskr : Have to also consider if I don't like the ski and go to sell it. New buyer may notice it and think he got stiffed. I think when one spends close to two grand for a ski it should be right, but don't want to be a whiner either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboyny Posted October 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2021 If you paid full price take it back. I'd call it at least a blem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gavski Posted October 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2021 There was a particular batch of a very popular ski in 2017, that had the fin block holes mis-aligned with the fin slot..this resulted i the fin not being perpendicular to the base of the ski.. Defo return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted October 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2021 Take it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted October 15, 2021 @BS74 1/16th is more than I would prefer but it's probably not enough for you to feel. I've seen much larger offsets than that. Your foot does not sit in your binding exactly the same by more than 1/16th from past to pass. 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 vtmecheng Posted October 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 Being at worlds and that you didn’t ski it yet, go on back to the tent and talk to them. You get to see some skiing and get it cleared up, win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted October 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 If it already bothers you - return it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted October 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 @BS74 try loosing all screws and moving the binding center and the screw back down. But if you don’t feel comfortable take it back and talk with the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BS74 Posted October 16, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 @dave2ball : I used a caliper to measure and there is a little over a 1/16 to one side, not enough play in plate. I'll take it back, I'm sure they will give me another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted October 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 Is this ski right/left front foot specific, or universal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted October 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 @BS74 take it back, use a key and your thumb against the bevel to measure on the spot any replacement ski... over 1/16” should be visible with naked eye anyway. Is this an all carbon finish ski, visible carbon, no vinyl or painted ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BS74 Posted October 16, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted October 16, 2021 Took it back, exchanged, no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted October 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2021 Only a 16th? pfffft ... off more than that is good for silver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BS74 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted October 17, 2021 @dchristman, looks like front is rotated, not mounted evenly to one side. I think he has some kind of hybrid Goode. It probably wouldn't have made a difference. When I took the ski back the company thanked me because it alerted them to a potential manufacturing problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted October 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2021 It is actually off-center. They mentioned it on the broadcast. The ski is asymetrical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted October 18, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2021 @dchristman I don't see where he said it was a goode? Did HO or Radar or Connelly start selling an assymmetrical ski? Goode/Reflex/Denali have rff lff versions. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted October 18, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2021 Maybe I'm remembering wrong but I recall that Tgas rides a completely one off ski, one half is a particular model and the other half another, totally custom mold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BS74 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted October 18, 2021 @BraceMaker , the ski he's pictured with says Goode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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