peter_x Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I need the 3D disks for Proflex Freecarve bindings. I think they may be the same as some F2 models... does anyone know? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hi Peter: Most F2/Proflex plate bindings disks are interchangeable. All models (that I know of) have a rubber gasket on the binding that grips a smooth disk. There aren't any teeth, so angles are very adjustable. The only exception is the mostly plastic "Freecarve" and "Intec Challenge" models, which have a plastic toothed disk. http://www.f2snow.com/english/products/bindings/freecarve.html If you are looking for toothed disks, you may get lucky with another brand being reasonably close. I never found one, but I also didn't try that hard. I can tell you the Burtons, K2s and Salomons didn't work. If you are looking for "press fit" disks that work with most bindings, good luck. They used to exist, but are now rarer than hen's teeth. I had a pair custom machined out of Delrin for about $50. http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=6352 Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_x Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Can I still get those Freecarve disks for $50? It's a little steep but the only option I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Peter, do your disks have "teeth" or are they smooth? I'm nearly certain the freecarves used a disk with 3 degree teeth, similar to most plastic softboot bindings. Unfortunately, the diameter of the Proflex disks didn't match up with any other manufacturers I could find... If you have smooth disks, I'd be happy to try to dig up the name of the machinist I used. I'd even modify my design slightly. "Version 1.0" was a beta and could be refined a bit... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_x Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 They have teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Machining disks with teeth would be very complex, and likely considerably more expensive than the $50 I spend on mine. Go to a shop that stocks lots of different brands of softies and see if any of the disks are close enough to work. I only tried a few before giving up, but you may get lucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_x Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 That's what I thought. I'll try looking around. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Do you have the 4X4 disks? Making an adaptor plate might be your best bet. Or perhaps someone is already making a commercial adaptor plate, lord knows there's a market for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_x Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 I have the 4x4's. I'd definitely be interested in an adapter plate, if anyone makes one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 I think the Burton Elevator and the Burton universal cant (? - the adjustable one) are the closest thing to an adapter plate. 1/4" aluminium (or 5/16" or 3/8") is a good place to start for a home made one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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