Salmon 835 bindings

Question
I've been away from skiing for awhile and would like to return.  I was a former psia instructor in my younger years.  Anyhow, I have a pair of old skis with salmon 835 bindings.  I want them safety checked before use.  Are they too old or may they still be used. Thanks for the help. As Stein used to say, "if you are not falling, you are not learning".

Answer
Hey Jim,

Here is the indemnification list for ski bindings. If your bindings are on the list, then your local shop should have no problem checking out your bindings and doing any service that may be needed. If they are not on the list, then you probably won't get a shop to work on them. If bindings are on the list, manufacturers will still carry liability for problems, if not on the list, the shop would take all liability if they work on them. Shops can't afford that type of liability so they check this list for all older bindings.

http://www.nssra.com/2001/nssra/index.asp?centre=article&recno=2651

Hope this helps.
Keep on skiing,
Windlover

P.S. Hey Jim,

Thanks for the points. After reading your comment, I reread your question and I am sorry that I didn't answer your question fully. I read the part about getting your bindings safety checked and the indemnification list immediately came to mind and I missed some of the rest of your question.

Are they too old or still be used, by all means they CAN be used. You just won't be able to get a shop to work on the bindings. You can do whatever you want with the bindings if you feel comfortable with checking them out. The skis should still work ok if they haven't been abused. Just sharpen the edges and a new hot wax and they will be ready to go. AND, any shop will give them a tune and wax. They just won't mess with the bindings.

There isn't a whole lot to check on bindings. If you can remove the covers or gain access to the springs and any moving parts, a little silicone grease does wonders. Here is a chart on setting your bindings. You can try this chart or search for one specific to your bindings. They should be fairly similar. You will probably only need to make minor adjustments for weight and ability changes, or for a different boot.

http://www.jmcresearch.com/static/dwn/journal/outdoor/DIN%20Chart%20for%20ski%20...

Hope this helps.
Keep on skiing,
Windlover