The Absolute Guide to Buying Ski Bindings- Rail Systems Vs Drill Mount

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There are two methods for attaching ski bindings to your skis – track mounting and drill mounting. There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods but whichever method you choose it is important to ensure that they are mounted and adjusted correctly. We can mount and adjust your bindings for you either in store or at our warehouse prior to despatching them.

Track mounted bindings are mounted onto a track or rail which is pre-attached to the ski. This allows the bindings to simply slide onto the track and be positioned perfectly for the size of your ski boots. The benefit of having a track system is that the bindings have been specifically designed for that particular ski and will fit almost any boot size. The binding track allows the ski to flex naturally where the binding has been mounted and evenly distributes the turning force you apply when skiing. It also allows you to easily change the mounting position of the bindings if you buy new ski boots, want to lend the skis to a friend or decide to sell the skis at a later date without having to have them professionally removed and re-mounted. Track mounted bindings come with full instructions to get them set up and are incredibly easy to do yourself at home.

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Drill Mounted Bindings

Drill Mounted bindings require professional set up as the bindings themselves are drilled and permanently attached to the ski. This means that it cannot be done at home as it requires specific tools not available to the general public. The benefit of drill mounting is that it allows you to choose whichever bindings you want for your skis. You also get greater ‘feel’ and control with these bindings as your foot is closer to the deck of the ski. You save weight as well as you don’t have the pre-mounted track system weighing you down. Drill mounted bindings can be removed and re-mounted but it’s a professional job and shouldn’t be attempted at home. Unlike some other retailers, here at Absolute-Snow we don’t charge to mount your skis and bindings, providing they have been purchased from us.

Pros

Cons

Much wider choice of bindings available

Can tailor the skis performance more through the choice of binding

Lighter weight compared to track mounted systems

Endless choice of mounting positions

Greater adjustment over features such as ramp angles

More expensive than track mounted systems

When bindings wear out skis will need to be professionally re-drilled for new bindings

Some retailers charge to have bindings mounted (not here at Absolute-Snow!)

Less adjustment available for boot sizes making them less desirable if choosing to sell them

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