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The common question regarding the screws needed for stainless steel inserts (Binding Freedom & Quiver Killers have the same threads) and particular bindings hopefully can be answered here. It is impossible for us to remain on top of every screw for every binding and there are variables that can be at play depending on your particular set of circumstances (ie, insert installation depth, shims, binding thickness, etc).

Measuring your binding thickness and adding that to your insert depth is your best guide.

Ordering more screws than you think you’ll need is always a good idea. Also, you can always reduce the length of screws that are a little long. If in doubt, erring towards longer screws with the possibility of minor modifications by grinding or filing allows some flexibility.

Using a threadlocker like Vibra-Tite or Loctite is highly recommended.

The downloads section at Quiver Killer, offers the following insights:

This is your fastener guide.

You will find 5 fasteners enclosed to help you determine the proper M5 fasteners to secure your bindings to your installed Quiver Killer binding inserts:
• 10 mm pan head
• 8 mm flat head
• 10 mm flat head
• 12 mm flat head
• 16 mm flat head
1. Determine the correct head type. This is the easy part. It should be obvious what fits into your bindings best,
the flat or pan head. Note that your bindings may require more than one head type, so try all the holes.
2. Determine the correct length. We like to use what I call the revolution method:
a) Install your Quiver Killers into your skis*.
*you can also install an insert into a scrap piece of wood if you’d like to determine your correct fasteners before mounting your skis.
b) Without your bindings, take the appropriate headed fastener and screw it all the way to the bottom of the insert, counting how many revolutions it takes to hit the bottom. Remove the fastener and now use it to secure your binding to the Quiver Killer. Again count how many revolutions you get:
• If it stops before 3 revolutions, you need a longer fastener.
• If it stops at the same number as your ‘without binding’ test, it’s too long! This is the
worst. A fastener that is too long will tighten to the bottom of the insert and not secure your binding to the ski. You need a shorter fastener.
• If it stops between these two lengths , this is probably the correct fastener. We strive for between 3-5 revolutions.

c) Math: The M5 thread has a 0.8mm pitch. That means for every revolution the fastener moves 0.8mm. How to use this information:
• your fastener is too short: add 0.8mm for every extra revolution you would like to add. For instance, if you only got 2 revolutions with your 8mm flat head fastener, you’d like to add about 2.5 more revolutions (2.5×0.8mm =2mm) so add 2mm to the length of the fastener: a 10mm flat head is the correct fastener.

d) Repeat. It is likely that you will need more than one fastener length for your bindings even if the head type is the same, so again check every hole.

Note: please realize that when ordering your fasteners, the length of socket and pan head fasteners refer to only the thread, while the length of flat head fasteners refer to the entire fastener.
Check the download section of our website for the ever expanding chart of which fasteners (shown below) to try with your bindings.

Puder Luder, LLC • Denver Colorado • 720 291 9563 www.quiverkiller.com

Here is the current (11/25/11) Fastener Reference Chart from Quiver Killer:

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Sporthill Portable Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions

Other than wax, your skis and snowboards must be completely dry before placing them in the Ski and Snowboard Sauna. This unit should only be used in a dry location. If the Ski and Snowboard Sauna becomes wet, let it dry completely before use or shock and injury may occur.

Slip the heat pad into the mesh pocket on the ceiling of bag. To protect the heating element, the silver side of the heat pad should be facing down towards the base of the skis. Loosen and lift the top bars so you can place your skis/snowboard onto the support bars. Set the top bars back in place. Position the thermostat wire to a position that’s directly above the base of your ski /snowboard in the center of the bag. Space the frame to avoid having the heat pad touch your skis or snowboard. Place the light weight steel end pieces inside the bag as far away from each other as possible (they help hold the roof up.) Plug the heat pad into the thermostat and the thermostat into a standard wall socket. Check the temperature setting on the thermostat. It should be preset to 121 F. Ski Sauna LLC recommends 121F. If it’s not set to 121 F simply press the set button on the thermostat and follow the instructions provided by Ranco. The thermostat has a cooling mode and a heating mode. It should be set on the heating mode (H1.)

The end of the thermostat should always be placed between the base of the ski or snowboard and the heating pad. Failure to do so could result in the heating pad overheating and may lead to damage of the heating pad or skis/snowboard.

Use a waxing iron to thoroughly coat the bottom of your skis or snowboard. With skis, keep the rubber band on from your waxing to hold the brakes down so they do not touch the heat pad. Check your skis or board a few times during the process to make sure that the entire base is covered with wax. Do not let the base become devoid of wax.

Contents:

• 1 insulated bag
• 1 carrying bag
• 1 thermostat
• 1 heat pad
• 12 button head screws
• 1 heavy duty rubber band to hold ski brakes down so they do not touch the heating pad
• 2 light weight steel end grames
• 4 steel plates
• 6 aluminum rods

Operating Instructions

1. Iron an ample coating of soft wax onto the ski base. Follow the wax manufacturers guidelines for iron heat settings. Do not scrape off wax.
2. Place ski, base side up, onto the rack system. Leave at least one inch (2 cm) between each ski for heat circulation. Snowboards should only be placed on the top two racks. If placed on the bottom rack they will impede proper heat circulation which could cause overheating near the heat source.
3. Set thermostat to 121 F (49.4 C.) Thermostat instructions are included. Do not set thermostat above 121 F (49.4 C.)*
4. Position the wired thermometer to hang near the center of the Ski Sauna. Plastic ties are provided.
5. Zip Ski Sauna closed and plug it into a standard AC outlet.
6. Check skis each hour. Do not let any part of the base of the ski become dry, apply more wax if needed.
7. Skis should remain in the Ski Sauna for 2 to 4 hours. A standard on/off timer can also be used by simply plugging the Ski Sauna into the timer, and the timer into the AC outlet. Follow the timer manufacturer’s instructions for timer use.
8. After the desired time has elapsed, remove and let skis cool; then follow the wax manufacturer’s guideline for scraping, brushing, and other final preparatory steps.

The appropriate race day wax can be used with traditional ironing procedures or in conjunction with the Ski Sauna treatment.

* Temperatures above recommended level may result in damage to equipment. Ski Sauna, LLC and SportHill, Inc are not responsible for damages caused by improper use.

Designed and produced in the USA by SportHill
725 McKinley Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402
800-622-8444

Ski Sauna is a trademark of Ski Sauna, LLC and is distributed by SportHill, Inc.

Sporthill Original Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions

Follow directions for use. For indoor use only. Use only in a dry place. Do not let heating pad come into contact with water or liquid other then melted ski wax.

The silver side of the heat pad should be facing up to protect the heating element. Melted ski wax should be gently wiped off of heating pad after each use. Maximum temperature should not exceed 121 F (49.4C). Do not place anything other than skis or snowboards in the Ski Sauna.

Do not leave unattended. Not intended for use by minors. Do not place any part of the ski or snowboard directly on heating pad as this may cause damage. Snowboards should be only placed on the top shelf. Placement of snowboard on bottom shelf may cause excessive heat buildup directly over the heat pad. Do not sit, stand or place anything on top of the Ski Sauna.

Parts list

• 1 Heating pad
• 1 Industrial grade thermometer
• 1 Steel Frame which includes: two steel square ends, four support beams, two ski racks, and three ceiling supports
• Screws and nuts
• 1 Hex wrench
• 1 Insulated fabric shell
• Electrical ties
• Instructions for set up and use

The photo above does not show the three ceiling supports which are added after the insulated bag is on the frame.

Attach the square steel plates to each long steel support beam. Make sure that the two support beams with holes drilled (2 per beam) are opposite each other, one that will form the back top of the rack and the other that will form the bottom back of the rack. The ski and snowboard support rack will attach to these beams at these holes. Use the flat head screws and nuts to attach the steel plates to the long support beams.

The photo above shows the end piece attached to the long cross bars with a flat head screw and nut (inside frame.)

Slide the ski and snowboard support rack into place between the two steel beams and attach with the button head screws and nuts.

Once the frame is completed, slide the insulated bag over the frame making sure the opening of the bag is positioned so that you can access the ski rack.

Now slide the three roof supports between the long steel beams and the ceiling of the bag. These are to keep the ceiling of the bag off of the base of the skis and snowboard.

Slide the thermostat into the side pocket of the bag. An opening in the pocket is provided to allow the wires from the thermostat to protrude from underneath the pocket. Position the thermometer to hang in the center of the Ski Sauna. Use the electrical ties to secure the thermometer wiring to the frame and out of harms way while loading and unloading the Ski Sauna.

Place the head pad on the floor of the insulated bag (silver side up to protect the heating element) and plug into the thermostat.

DO NOT PLACE THE HEAT PAD UNDERNEATH ANYPART OF THE FRAME. To flatten the heat pad out gently roll it in the reverse direction.

Use only in a dry place. Do not place wet skis or snowboard into the Ski Sauna.

DO NOT PLACE THE HEAT PAD UNDER ANY PART OF THE FRAME, EVER, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE HEAT PAD AND CAUSE IT TO SHORT OUT.

Operating Instructions

1. Iron an ample coating of soft wax onto the ski base. Follow the wax manufacturers guidelines for iron heat settings. Do not scrape off wax.
2. Place ski, base side up, onto the rack system. Leave at least one inch (2 cm) between each ski for heat circulation. Snowboards should only be placed on the top two racks. If placed on the bottom rack they will impede proper heat circulation which could cause overheating near the heat source.
3. Set thermostat to 121 F (49.4 C.) Thermostat instructions are included. Do not set thermostat above 121 F (49.4 C.)*
4. Position the wired thermometer to hang near the center of the Ski Sauna. Plastic ties are provided.
5. Zip Ski Sauna closed and plug it into a standard AC outlet.
6. Check skis each hour. Do not let any part of the base of the ski become dry, apply more wax if needed.
7. Skis should remain in the Ski Sauna for 2 to 4 hours. A standard on/off timer can also be used by simply plugging the Ski Sauna into the timer, and the timer into the AC outlet. Follow the timer manufacturer’s instructions for timer use.

After the desired time has elapsed, remove and let skis cool; then follow the wax manufacturer’s guideline for scraping, brushing, and other final preparatory steps.

The appropriate race day wax can be used with traditional ironing procedures or in conjunction with the Ski Sauna treatment.

* Temperatures above recommended level may result in damage to equipment. Ski Sauna, LLC and SportHill, Inc are not responsible for damages caused by improper use.

Ski Sauna is a trademark of Ski Sauna, LLC and is distributed by SportHill, Inc.

Designed and produced in the USA by SportHill 725 McKinley Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402 800-622-8444 For information call: 1-800-622-8444 www.skisauna.com

CAIC, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is funded by donations and is an important avalanche forecasting resource for backcountry skiers and snowboarders, along with other snow season backcountry users.

The purpose of the CAIC is to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on recreation, tourism, commerce, industry and the citizens of Colorado. Since 1950 avalanches have killed more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard, and in the United States, Colorado accounts for one-third of all avalanche deaths.

The 4th Annual Friends of CAIC Benefit Bash is Saturday, November 12th, 2011 from 5 to 10pm at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center and SlideWright is among a long list of sponsors. We have provided $700 worth of waxing, base repair, edge tuning and binding insert tools and supplies that are available for bidding during the silent auction. If you cannot make it to the Benefit Bash, you can donate directly to help support this valuable resource for all of our sakes.

So be safe out there and do not travel in the backcountry without good avalanche and snow information, combined with snow safety skills, avalanche safety gear and good decision making.

Briko-Maplus is known for exhaustive testing and formulation of their products to provide the best glide for very specific to broad conditions. Not only is snow temperature an important consideration for optimal glide, but also snow aggressiveness and types, humidity and stage of snow transformation.

Here are this year’s Briko-Maplus Wax Charts by snow aggressiveness for alpine and nordic skiing and snowboarding waxes:

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