Broken NNN-BC binding housing

[Pequenita]

I know very little about my NNN-BC bindings other than how to get my boots in and out of them. I cracked the housing, I think. Is there an durable DIY fix for this, and if so, what and how?

 

[cantunamunch]

That section of the binding is largely cosmetic - but by the same token it should not have cracked there. Makes me suspect the plastic. As in: what else will crack?


Sorry, I have no DIY fix other than replacement. And I would not take that^ binding or its mate on anything more than a 2-3 mile loop I could walk back from.

 

[crosscountry]

it should not have cracked there.

If it’s mostly used off trail, perhaps encounter with rocks or tree stumps?

Since it’s cosmetic, probably can be epoxied.

On the other hand, it’s fairly inexpensive to have it replaced.

 

[Pequenita]

Sorry, I have no DIY fix other than replacement. And I would not take that^ binding or its mate on anything more than a 2-3 mile loop I could walk back from.

Good point.

 

[cantunamunch]

Good time of year to have noticed that, lots of bindings on sale right now.

Do you know how it might have happened? JSA? Airport gorillas?

 

[Tony S]

Do you know how it might have happened? JSA? Airport gorillas?

She's a bruiser. Not surprised.

 

[cantunamunch]

She's a bruiser. Not surprised.

Ironic screen name, gotcha.

 

[SlideWright]

I know very little about my NNN-BC bindings other than how to get my boots in and out of them. I cracked the housing, I think. Is there an durable DIY fix for this, and if so, what and how?
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I just checked our BC_NNN auto bindings and it seems that may not be a structural concern but more of a seal concern. But not 100% sure. I’d epoxy it or even consider plastic welding and try it out. Seems like a waste tossing a binding that was in a ‘fender bender’ without trying a band aid or two first.

 

[Tony S]

Ironic screen name, gotcha.

No. Just goofing.

 

[cantunamunch]

trying a band aid or two first.

*shrug* If the edges can be realigned with a dental pick or something, I might Krazy Glue the gap and duct tape over it.

Just goofing.

Right back atcha.

 

[Pequenita]

Do you know how it might have happened? JSA? Airport gorillas?

I didn't notice until taking the skis out of the car after a weekend of both alpine and xcbc. The possibilities are (1) I did something really weird while falling in powder while coming home one night (very unlikely - the damage, not the falling. the falling definitely happened.); (2) they got knocked over after I set them in an unheated mudroom with a hard floor; or (3) alpine skis were dropped on them while being "placed" in the car.

Also, I'm a 102lb bruiser.

If I go the diy route, I'm inclined to use a 2-part epoxy or something that doesn't get brittle in cold.

 

[SlideWright]

Aqua seal or silicone might be worth considering for seal and flexibility. Be sure to put a colored electrical tape ‘band aid’ over it for sympathy.

 

[cantunamunch]

If I go the diy route, I'm inclined to use a 2-part epoxy or something that doesn't get brittle in cold.

Okies. Let's just hope that cover is not Delrin/acetal - a syringe of 2-part epoxy that bonds that is more $$$ than a new set of bindings.


(amazing stuff btw but $$$)

If it's ABS, krazy glue will weld it just fine - the solvent will actually eat into the edges a bit.

 

[Pequenita]

Lol. And yeah, aqua seal or silicone make sense, too.

I've whatever epoxy I had used on another ski that was delaminating at the tail...