Radu Posted January 22, 2017 Report Posted January 22, 2017 Hello, My name is Radu and I am new to this forum. I am looking for some advice. I started skiing 12 years ago when I was 40. Over time I got to an intermediate level. Anyway, 10 years ago I got my first skis at a swap, a used pair of Atomic Beta Race 9'16 with Centro 4:12 bindings (first picture). Maybe they were too much for a beginner, however I like them a lot. I do have a problem they weigh a lot and I would like to sit a little lower on them. The fact that the Centro are adjustable make them heavier. I would like to replace them with fixed bindings (third picture) considering that my boot size will not change. The Beta Race are profiled having 2 longitudinal ribs and there is a plate (see second picture) between the ribbed surface and the bindings. This plate will likely remain there. Does it make sense what I intend to do? Any advice? Thank you Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 22, 2017 Report Posted January 22, 2017 Is the bottom picture new bindings?? Quote
moe ghoul Posted January 22, 2017 Report Posted January 22, 2017 So you want to remove the Centro toe and heel and mount the binding in the 3rd picture on the plate? I wouldn't do that unless that binding is designed for that plate. Especially if you have to drill new holes. And I'm coming from a common sense point of view as a skier who has mounted a few bindings and swapped out bindings between skies and types of boots, not as an expert binding mounter. Quote
Radu Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Posted January 23, 2017 Yes, the bottom picture shows the new bindings. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 23, 2017 Report Posted January 23, 2017 Put those new bindings on some new skis. Doubt the atomics have much life in them. 1 Quote
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