Message #18163

[HighAngles]

The "looseness" you describe is a known issue with the Railflex design.  Probably one of the primary reasons Tyrolia redesigned it with the PowerRail.

You said that you had the ski clamped in a vise and checked for any play, but please try this test and tell me what you find.  Put the ski on a solid wood or tile floor (something hard), snap a boot into the binding, then stand on the ski straddling the binding with each foot to the front and rear of the ski.  In this position, move the boot from side to side and see if the boot is moving a lot and if so, is it moving "inside" of the binding or is the toe or heel piece moving on the rails.

I've found that over time the toe and heel piece actually begin to move on the rails.  I don't believe that this is a safety issue or Tyrolia would have recalled these bindings long ago.  I also don't think it's much of an issue for a skier who isn't seeking the ultimate performance from their ski movements and edging.  It's generally not a ton of play even in a well used setup.