Binding Installation Cross Country Ski

[@timcline2799]

Thank you!! ❤ This was the best how-to mount prolink bindings video findable. Salomon should pay you royalties lol. Especially helpful tips like putting the glue on the screw. And to the guy criticizing use of wood glue- techs use wood glue for screws because it does the job of sealing without problem of inability to remove screw epoxied in if needing to remove binding later on.

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

Hahaha I wish! I am glad you found it helpful.

[@enrustraopen]

Those tips about painter's tape - so simple and so useful! Thank you very much!

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

I'm glad it helped you.😀

[@veijomajuri5775]

Thanks Michael. Hello from Finland. We have lots of snow now. I got some old pairs of Fischer skies with SNS bindings. Since I have my old boots with NNN, I am now changing the bindings by myself and these tips are very good! Best Regards Viejo

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

I am glad it helps you out! I tried to position my camera in a way my viewers can follow easily and put some blankets to improve the audio. Hi from Calgary, Canada! We still have lots of snow in the mountains but spring is coming soon... :(

[@TheTravelVlogger]

Very helpful! I get my bindings today and I am a newb

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

I am glad the video helps you. Happy trails!

[@gr3ag0o22]

Hi, could you please be more specific about drill widths? You used 3 different sizes and mentioned just that it is basically the same size as the screws. But there is of course minor or major diameter of the screw thread, so the last drill has the size of the minor diameter of the binding screw or is it even less? I think the best of all would be the short information which screw sizes and drills you used for the holes.And one more thing yet - is it a good idea to use a regular wood glue for external and such extreme (cold&humid) environment? Wouldn't it be better to use something more resistant? Thanks.

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

I would recommend starting with the smallest you have until to the closest diameter of your screw. Or if you are confident you can drill using the bit closest to the diameter of your screw. it shouldn't be a problem.

[@joebytown5080]

You drill holes to the minor diameter of the screw. Regarding glue, it is used primarily to keep water out of the holes. For years most shops used plain old wood glue even though yes, it's not technically waterproof. I've never heard of issues except for the occasional rusty screw in very old and well used skis. Now that water proofwood glues (Such as Titebond III) are commonly available, I suppose some are using that. If you have it around, use five minute part epoxy or even silicon sealant. The glue type isn't crucial. Ask five ski techs and you'll get five different answers- because no glue has been proven to be head and shoulders superior. You may see recommendations for Gorilla glue , make sure that it is the Gorilla wood glue. The original Gorilla glue expands and makes a mess.

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

@@joebytown5080 to be honest! I am not sure about the glue. I started with the small bit to not break the ski. it looks fragile to me. The glue for sure will reinforce the screw's strength and be in place. So far, I have no issues with mine.

[@timcline2799]

Tons of experts use white carpenters glue. Have done so for decades

[@robinjunghans5358]

Great lad

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

my pleasure! 🍻

[@zenilia3286]

The most important, and what I was searching for, from the beginning...Where is the point of ballanse on the gear??

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

@zenilia3286 I am not sure what your question was but the balance point is kind of the center of your ski. You can find it out starting at 0.45 on the video.

[@zenilia3286]

@@MichaelJobLoquellano I understand the ballancepoint of the ski 🤣 but where exactly on the binding is placed on the ski ballance point?

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

@zenilia3286 center pin on your binding. Where you put your metal thing on your boots. 2.00minutes on the video. Hope that helps.

[@zenilia3286]

@@MichaelJobLoquellano Thanks a lot! Merry Christmas!🎅

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

@@zenilia3286 Merry Christmas and Happy Trails! 🍻

[@bensero]

Thanks a lot

[@goofeyfoot7276]

Could I ask why many companies recommend the use of a jig? Seems unnecessary.

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

a jig? hmmm. I am not sure which one you mean but I did not use it. I think you need a jig for diagonal drilling. I am just making it straight down hole so no need for me...

[@전상민-w1r]

Hi, one quick question. What kind of glue do you use?

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

Gorilla wood glue: www.amazon.ca/Gorilla-6215230-18oz-Wood-Glue/dp/B00K2N502I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=14RD9Z1TOQXEZ&dchild=1&keywords=gorilla+wood+glue&qid=1635968647&sprefix=gorilla+wood+glue%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFQVlc0VzhBQlRCTEQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NzI1MTgzTUxDVlJHTURXT0VUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMjMwNTkzOUVVMjBLQ0ZIOVJNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@amystetson2340]

What driver do you use?

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

I am just using a cheap available driver. It's a Canadian Tire brand called Mastercraft.

[@packratty]

It's a #3 Phillips. The more common (smaller) #2 will slip pretty badly.

[@michaelfolise5927]

Why are you wearing a hat inside?

[@MichaelJobLoquellano]

hahaha. I filmed it in my garage it was a bit chilly. I think I put the thermostat at 10 degrees C.

Totaly worhless video. What are the dimensions of the drill? What glue is needed?

[@cleatington]

dude.. Rude dude, c'mon bru