Ski helicoil installation and binding mount - a step by step guide on heli-coils

This video demonstrates how to install a helicoil in a pair of skis prior to mounting the ski bindings. Certain ski cores don't grab the screw teeth as well and screws may spin once the bindings are installed. This problem can be solved by inserting helicoil (heli-coil) in the skis. Helicoils are rock solid and will ensure the ski bindings are mounted as securely as possible on the skis.
Plastic inserts are often used for skis geared towards average and above average skilled skiers. Plastic inserts are east to install and very forgiving if a mistake is made during insertion.
Metal inserts, known as helicoils are often used in high performance skis and ski racers who put an enormous amount of G-Forces on their bindings when turning corners at extremely high speeds. Installation of metal helicoils are a bit more challenging than plastic inserts.
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[@tele-j5325]

So... where is the part showing a helicoil install? That's the title of your video

[@arriflex16mm]

Thanks for the detailed video. Now I know how a ski heli-coil insert works.

[@Zeachh]

Thoughts on a full toe peice heli coiled? meaning all 4 screws of my toe piece being heli coiled?

[@stickdocs1128]

It's an okay idea. In fact we install bindings with heli-coils on all screws for serious racers that put enormous amounts of G-force on their bindings and do not want them to pop out under any circumstances. One difference here in this video is the use of plastic inserts. The plastic inserts are usually used for average skiers and light weight skiers. They are also easier to shave off to fit and accommodate for the thickness of the skis they are going into.

[@Zeachh]

@@stickdocs1128 so would you used plastic or metal helicoils for someone who beats on their skis and is definitely on the more aggressive side?

[@stickdocs1128]

@@Zeachh Depends on your skis and how thick they are. Beefier skis would need the metal helicoils. If you aren't a ski racer,yet very aggressive all mountain skier, you can use the plastic inserts and they will perform just fine. They will also give you better flexibility to take them out with more ease later on. Be sure not to use any glue when using plastic inserts or they can actually cause the plastic insert to spin inside the skis.

[@Zeachh]

@@stickdocs1128 So they have a wood core so I think ill use the plastic helicoils, you wouldn't suggest using epoxy for the helicoils?

[@stickdocs1128]

@@Zeachh No. Much like a drywall anchor when using a plastic insert, it should open up and anchor against the core of the skis when the screws are inserted. Epoxy and glue are used in metal helicoils.