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1. The Head/Tyrolia free flexing plates, those that have oblong holes in the most forward and rearward parts of the plates, actually do permit more free flex for the ski even if you mount a non-free flex binding (like a Mojo 15) on the plate.  This is because the plate reduces the size of the flat spot to the area between the inner sets of screws.  Of course this means that the plate needs to really "float" on those outer screws and Head/Tyrolia is very specific in the mounting instructions about how far those screws should be screwed in.  It wouldn't surprise me at all if a shop mount completely disregarded this fact and they've screwed them in too tight.  I not only check that those screws allow the plate to move once I'm done with my mount, but I also grease the plastic "collars" that ride in the oblong holes to ensure that they keep moving.

H-A, thanks for the tip on the grease and over-tight screws.  I just had the Tyrolia CP13 plate installed on my wife's new iM78's, with a non-Freeflex binding...the LD12.  I'm pretty sure they were installed correctly, as the ski flexes extremely well under the plate, but I will check regardless just to make sure.  And smear a dab of grease in there.  Good advice....

Question:  how many times can I re-insert the screws in the holes of the CP13 plate before risking weakening of the screw's grip? I heard that 3 times is the max.  Is this correct?

BTW, I may have mentioned this, but the CP13/LD12 setup is sweet.  Light, no added stiffness, no dead spot, great performance, ability to move bindings fore and aft as needed (with a few minutes work)....it's all good.