![]() ![]() ![]() A binding can still be OK for many, many years. Major problems could be cracks in plastic parts that are hard to identify. Dust on lubrication, corrosion, and other factors may change the planned schedule. Bindings stored 360 days a year in a dusty room or wet garage may not release when you need it or can false release. Manufacturers do not allow ski service people to service bindings older than 10 years, and they send a list of “serviceable” models every fall. If you still want to ski on your old skis, then sharpen the edges, clean and wax the base, make sure you bindings are safe (see below).īindings are for safety and comfort. You may notice that they are easier to maneuver, easier to carry, and have different graphics. Test a few pairs of skis made in recent 10 years. Can you still use them? If they have no major delamination, cracked edges, broken sidewalls, then yes. Imagine you have 20+ year old skis, you used them 7-10 days a year, so the total work days would be 200-300 days. We’ve seen people on the lift line with really old equipment ours not to reason why. discusses whether using old equipment is safe and/or worth it. Should You? It Depends.Įditor Note: This is the first of a two-part article where ski industry veteran Val E. Frugality Or Familiarity Might Be Reasons To Hang On.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |