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andyturner 
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Post subject: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
 Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 03:49 PM
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First post: Jan 06, 2006
Total posts: 120
Location: Bolton, England
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OK, with that out of the way, I've had the screws that attach the binding to the board come loose a few times. It's quite occasional and I've always noticed it before it's got really loose and been able to retighten. It always seems to be my leading foot (and therefore not the one I'm putting my foot in and out of), but perhaps the leading foot gets more pressure - dunno. I figure it's nothing to do with it being a Flow style binding per se, but perhaps something to do with the way the baseplate and screws work. Anyone else had this problem?
One thing I did notice might be causing the problem is that the baseplate has a little bit of padding underneath which I guess protects the board surface (surely doesn't provide any real dampening), but I guess it means it's difficult to tighten the screws definitively tightly, since the foam might just press tighter under use, allowing the screws to become loose again? A lot of bindings I took a look at in a store the other day seemed to have padding though. |
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ApresVousJH
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 05:31 PM
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First post: Nov 26, 2007
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I've had the exact same problem numerous times with my Flows. Once I was on a bumpy traverse and my right binding (back foot) literally shook completely off the board! I lost most of my bolts then, and have since replaced them.
One thing that seems to work is this: get a real screwdriver; those sissy multitools don't give you the proper torque to really tighten your bolts. Lean over top of it and push down as your screw. It might tear your bolts up a bit, but at least you won't find yourself in a one-foot slalom at 40 mph.
oh and PS: my g/f has flow bindings also, and has never had this problem...  |
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Loki117
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 05:37 PM
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First post: Nov 07, 2005
Total posts: 753
Location: Vancouver
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| Ahh yeah the problem here is your wearing flows it's unfortunate but you must be put down. I don't make the rules i'm sorry. |
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ApresVousJH
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 05:43 PM
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First post: Nov 26, 2007
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| pshh don't be a hater... i love em minus this issue! |
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snowgirl1324
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 06:28 PM
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First post: Jan 26, 2005
Total posts: 3799
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
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| What screw length do Flow use? May be worth replacing them if they are shorter than other manufacturers! |
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 28, 2007 - 08:39 AM
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First post: Jun 12, 2007
Total posts: 739
Location: Northampton, Nottingham, Solihull, Leamington, Peterborough, Cambridge, Worcestor, Leicester
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| Flow use ever so slightly longer screws because the older style flows have a massive thick base plate! Have heard about screws coming loose in flows alot,you are not alone,probs a design fault or manufacturing fault. |
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ace_mcgraw
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 28, 2007 - 09:17 AM
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First post: Feb 20, 2007
Total posts: 4912
Location: That snowboarding hotbed, Norfolk
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andyturner
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 30, 2007 - 10:28 AM
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First post: Jan 06, 2006
Total posts: 120
Location: Bolton, England
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| Cheers for the comments guys. Sounds like it's actually an issue, so I'll investigate further. Thanks. |
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scubadude
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 30, 2007 - 02:33 PM
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First post: Aug 11, 2006
Total posts: 145
Location: East London
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| Never had a problem but then I do mine up with a proper screwdriver not a dodgy ski tool thing. If you still have trouble try threadlock, but use the type reccomended by the manufacturer otherwise you'll have trouble getting them off when you need too! |
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DavyMac
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 30, 2007 - 10:52 PM
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First post: Jul 23, 2007
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Did you have a screw loose buying flows? lol
Ace, there is no chance you will buy flows. |
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specialyblended
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Post subject: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Nov 30, 2007 - 11:35 PM
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First post: Mar 14, 2005
Total posts: 790
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| The title of this thread had me in stiches . . . i thought you were going to say you had some screws loose for buying Flows!!! |
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andyturner
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Post subject: Re: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Dec 02, 2007 - 12:59 AM
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First post: Jan 06, 2006
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specialyblended wrote:
The title of this thread had me in stiches . . . i thought you were going to say you had some screws loose for buying Flows!!!
I can't believe it took three days before that joke hit home.  |
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Sartori
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Dec 02, 2007 - 03:38 PM
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First post: Dec 20, 2005
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It didn't, but most of us realised that as you'd already made the connection in your first post there was no point in beating on you further.
As we're dragging out out the tired old stuff......
FLOWS ARE GAY!!!
(Love ya really all you Flow riders out there - personally I don't care what people ride as long as they enjoy themselves) |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Dec 02, 2007 - 03:45 PM
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First post: Sep 10, 2006
Total posts: 10680
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| FLOWZ ARE DA BEST EVAH!! I LOVE SKIING TOO AND ONE PIECE SUITS |
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Sidget
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: I have Flow bindings and some screws loose
Posted: Dec 02, 2007 - 03:58 PM
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First post: Sep 10, 2006
Total posts: 10680
Location: Under a lil rock
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| Kay..that was creepy |
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