Remounting to Center

Question
Hey, I'm a park rat teen with public enemies, in USA, and a more advance park skier. I used to have my old skis centered mounted, but my dad got these for me and got them like in that classic stance, and I'm not liking it. So how can I remount the bindings myself. Please don't say take them to a professional like all the others. I really want to know how to do this myself. Can you give me step by step process? Always wanted to know how to mount my own. I've got unlimited amount of tools, so no problem. Thanks so much, from a park junky.

Answer
Look on the side of the binding there should be a small marker that indicates where the binding should sit & should be lined up with the marking on the ski. Will the binding move forward without redrilling? Have a play perhaps?

If you do decide to move it, heres some info to help.
* The screws should be easily visible - there are usually 6 screws per binding. If not easily visible - there will be a 'plate' covering them. Fiddle with the binding and the plate should lift [unfortunately i dont know how your particular bindings pull apart - but you may find some info on the manufacturer website for technicians]
* the screws would have been fixed in with glue to ensure they didnt come out - so you will need an electric screwdriver to get them out. Fill the holes with an appropriate 'cement' as water into them will damage and wreck your ski in about a months time.
* Usually when we drill skis we use a jig that has the holes we need in the appropriate places - you will have to place the binding in the position you want and mark the ski. Remove the binding then drill. Be careful as you dont want to take off too much toplayer around the site - again you will get water damage.  Measure twice - drill once & inly the depth of the screw. I suggest you refit the binding over the ski after each hole is drilled to ensure it is still lining up. 1mm out is huge in terms of drilling skis
* Squirt a good amount of adhesive glue into each hole before you place the screws. You will also need some plugs for the screws to sit into so they hold better. Screws loose in a binding will not hold.

Is the DIN setting appropriate for your type of skiing? I cannot determine the number from here - you will need to ask in a shop for that.

Fitting boots into binding is a matter of either moving the base [some bases move on the binding mount without re-mounting the ski].

Really if you want to learn to do this the proper way - go make friends with the guys at your local ski shop - tell themn your interested in learning about the tech side of the equipment and ask if they will show you. Most are quite friendly - and if it turns out your good at drilling - you could get yourself a bit of parttime work in there and a new pair of skis for your trouble.

Good luck and be careful - if your not sure, take your equipment to someone who can have a look at it for you. You dont want to wreck them for the sake of a few dollars.

lisa
NOTE: I take no responsibility for your actions if you choose to re-mount your skis without seeking more information. Skiing is dangerous especially with incorrect equipment set-up. I strongly urge you to use your loccal ski shop to ensure this is done safely.