Salomon X-Scream Series - Replacement Prolinks?
I have a pair of Salomon X-Scream Series which have given great service.
During a weeks skiing at La Plagne over Christmas I found that part of one of the rear (V) Prolink arms had detached and broken off . Whilst I must say that I didn't immediately notice the difference in ski performance it would be nice to restore the skis to full working condition. Does anyone know whether the Prolinks can be replaced and has anyone had this repair done. What sort of cost are we looking at here? Is it possible to buy the part and fix the Prolink in place? If so, what sort of adhesive is recommended? Many thanks for any help Lloyd Jenkins |
On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 20:15:15 +0000, Lloyd Jenkins
wrote: I have a pair of Salomon X-Scream Series which have given great service. During a weeks skiing at La Plagne over Christmas I found that part of one of the rear (V) Prolink arms had detached and broken off . Whilst I must say that I didn't immediately notice the difference in ski performance it would be nice to restore the skis to full working condition. If you can't notice a difference I'd say this supports the popular view that the prolink arms did sweet FA in the first place. How much have you skiied them anyway? I had a pair (well 1 1/2 pairs actually - it's a long story) when they were first released in '98 which were completely skiied out (i.e. they'd lost their 'bounce') after about 80 days use - if you're approaching that then you should seriously think about replacing them. In any event, there are many better skis about now - I was amazed by the Bandit XX with which I replaced my X-Screams, and they've themselves been superceded by the B2 (although I still think the XX was better). You might also look at some of the twin-tip big mountain skis, if it's off-piste use you're looking at. Both the Scratch BC and the Pocket Rocket make great all-rounders, with the latter better in powder, and I'm aware that they're among a choice of about a dozen similarly rated skis. They really are so much better than the old screamers that you wouldn't regret it. Does anyone know whether the Prolinks can be replaced and has anyone had this repair done. What sort of cost are we looking at here? No idea, I'm afraid. If it was the old straight one you could be struggling, and I'm not sure if they now make any skis at all with the prolink system. Is it possible to buy the part and fix the Prolink in place? If so, what sort of adhesive is recommended? PVA should do the job, I reckon. -- Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) Ski Club of Great Britain - http://www.skiclub.co.uk All opinions expressed are personal and in no way represent those of the Ski Club. |
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