sharkster

hmmm I use the tranparent one (as it is apparently easier to remove from the ski/plate), am 165 lbs, two strips, four total, never had a pre-release...

Hey Wish, thanks for your tips to get the plate off! However, the real worry I have is that the plate won't release when I need it to, as it was so difficult to seperate the two. But since this is my release system for an OTF fall, I want to make sure it does release. And since I already use the minimum amount of tape, I cannot cut back on that! So my questions is: Do I need to do anything during the season the make sure it will release properly? Cheers

Hi there, I am skiing since about a year on a Double Strada/G10/Dual Lock set-up. I am using two stripes of 250/250 transparent. While I absolutely love the set-up, I changed the stripes just recently as you guys here on the forum suggested for better security, it's better to change them once a year. Thing is: I chould hardly get the plate off the ski! Only when I started destroying the tape with a screw driver was I able to get the plate off. Since I need the plate to release, I am scared that this won't work properly when needed. FYI, did not have one single fall during the season where a release would have been needed. Since I already use the minimum amount of tape, is there something I did wrong?For eyample, should I take the plate off once a month to ensure proper releasability? The ski has been used for 4 weeks in salt water, rest was sweet. Thanks for your advise, will be greatly appreciated! Cheers Sharkster ps: My level is 55/14 into 13

Dear community, After having had a bad accident 2 months, it is time for me now to find new bindings and try to maybe get back onto the ski in December to catch up some of the lost season. I used to ski double rubber bindings (KD Vise). Literally never releasing out of them (and one of the major causes for my OTF having ended pretty badly), I need new bindings. Being in Europe, I have no chance of testing. Due to various criteria, I cut the choice down to two: Radar Strada or Goode Powershells 5 (please note: I fully understand that there are other excellent bindings out there, but at some point, you have to narrow down your options, eliminating those which are furthest away from what you are looking for. So please let's focus on those two systems, as commets like: "I like my double Wileys" are certainly true, but will not help me a lot). What I like about the PS is the release mechanism that keeps your feet in the boots and removes the hole plate instead. Already psychlogically (I pretty damn close broke my back during the accident), a completely different release approach would probably help me a lot to return to skiing. Also, with the dual lock, you can adjust the binding placement in the most perfect way, another big plus. Further, I like the fact I won't need to drill any new holes. And last, I think they look fantastic. The downside seems to be the quality: Even if the few people that ski them never had any issues, it seems that a lot of people here claim they constantly fall apart, warranty is not worth the paper it's printed on and customer service sucks. Is that really true? Also: What about dialing in the dual lock? How bad is a pre-release? when and what happens? Is it as dangerous as not releasing at all? Thanks for providing some insight hereto! (FYI: I am 155 lbs and ski 34 22 and 28 off) The Radar Strada come into the last round of options because I keep reading lot's of positive commentaries. Is their quality better than of the PS? And how about the plate they have to be fitted onto? As it seems to be allow, is it not too heavy (I ski an a Fischer)? Does it not prevent the ski from flexing properly? Could I attach the plate the same way as the G10 power plate (dual lock)? Also for the release: As i have huge issues of trusting both feet to slip out of a boot when needed, could I combine the Stradas with Dual Lock, or will it be stupid to have two seperate release mechanismns and in the end, none works well? Is tehre any other option to the Radar alloy plate (i.e. something lighter)? As you can see, there are a lot of open questions, especially about the Strada boots. Thus, your insight, experience and help will be greatly appreciated! Cheers

Dear fellow skiers, I have just recently had yet another bad accident. Reason why so much of my body got damaged is that my bloody rubber bindings didn't release as they should for an otf crash. As I use a double boot set-up and won't go back to an RTP, I figured that the only option is going to hard shells if looking for a system where my foot doesn't need to come off any binding but you actually have a proper release system. After some research, I have come down to 2 choices: 1. Goode Powershells 5 2. The new HO hard shells Reasoning: The Fogmans looked good as well, but I don't see any advantage over the HO's (very similar idea). But they are dreadfully ugly and very expensive. The fluid motions seem too much of a brick work and seem rather heavy as well. Skitek: very popular in our club, but you can't really run a double boot set-up and the quality is absolute crap, so no way. RS 1's are excluded as you need to come off the boots in case of a fall. Pls don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this won't work, but since I had too many accidents where I didn't come out as needed, psychologically I can only deal with a proper release system at this stage to have a chance to feel comfortable on a ski again. Unless I forgot smth, that leaves me with the two above mentioned options. Both seem to have pro's and con's, I will write of what I think so far without really knowing either one myself: Powershells: + Like the release with one plate + The new 5 version seem to be better quality (also in terms of rust) + Very flexible for binding placement + Can heat mold the liners yourself + The plate would cover the damage done by my old bindings on top of the ski, so a neat and proper solution + Ne need to drill any holes to mount the system (really important point for me) + Look fantastic - Quality issues? - Crap liners? - Warranty issues? HO hard shells: + Three years of development by a company like HO probably means that this is the superior system + Proper release system that may set the new standard + Seems to be incorporating all the best aspects of all other solutions while even taking it a step further + Probably better pricing than Goode (mass production) - Need to drill a lot of new holes - Damage around the inserts of my old bindings will be very visible - Buying a black box: As the system is new, maybe it still has some problems that didn't show up during testing (remember when D3 launched their new bindings 3 years ago what a mess!!!) - They're just plain ugly (I know, arguable, but to me, they are) Some background info for you guys: I ski 58/16 or 55/14, but will probably stop skiing at 58 due to my health. I don't participate in competitions anyways, but am addicted to the course. I am 31, so there aren't too many years left in the open category anyways... I ski on a yellow Fischer and can't wait to be back on a ski again! Now I need your help/feedback: Are my pro's and con's correct? What system would you recommend? Especially the Powershell conaisseurs, what are your experiences? Thanks for your help as I need to make a decision without being able to test either one. Cheers, Sharkster.