Rome bindings, screws to short? - Snowboarding Forum

stani · 10-14-2010, 04:55 PM

Just got my new 390 boss's today, went to strap them on my NS evo and the screws are to short to even take at all on the binding inserts. Anybody else experienced this?

B.Gilly · 10-14-2010, 05:12 PM

Seen it before. You need longer screws.

Calibre 6 · 10-14-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stani

Just got my new 390 boss's today, went to strap them on my NS evo and the screws are to short to even take at all on the binding inserts. Anybody else experienced this?

You can go to the hardware store to get longer screws. I've also seen people not use the washer on one of the screws which would then make it easier for the other screws to make contact. Then you can remove that screw and put the washer back on it. OR you can use some muscle and press down on the bindings harder.

stani · 10-14-2010, 05:18 PM

Fact is it's way off. I use targas on my NS Sl no problem and these on my evo don't even come close

Calibre 6 · 10-14-2010, 05:43 PM

Have you tried using the Targa screws or try mounting the 390's to the SL.

DC5R · 10-15-2010, 03:30 PM

If they're way off, just swing by Home Depot and pick up some longer screws. I personally haven't had any issues with Rome's screws, but my bindings are a couple seasons old.

avenged1985 · 10-17-2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stani

Just got my new 390 boss's today, went to strap them on my NS evo and the screws are to short to even take at all on the binding inserts. Anybody else experienced this?

Same problem with my boss 390's. Just push down hard. Thats all i had to do to put them on my board

stani · 10-17-2010, 02:13 PM

yeah my technique was to put one in without a washer then put all the others in then take that one out and washer it up

B.Gilly · 10-17-2010, 02:37 PM

Seriously get new screws for it. If you have to force the bolts in then you are creating to much pressure on the bolts. Will either end up pulling the insert out or strip the insert or bolts. If this happened while riding then you have a good chance to snap your baseplate even if one bolt comes loose. Seen all of the above solutions tried and about 70 percent of them resulted in a baseplate break because one bolt came loose and caused stress on the baseplate.Just need to bump your screws up 2mm and you will be fine. Call rome and ask them I am sure they will send you longer screws or atleast tell you which one they use. Either 14mm or 16mm is what you have now.

stani · 10-17-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.Gilly

Seriously get new screws for it. If you have to force the bolts in then you are creating to much pressure on the bolts. Will either end up pulling the insert out or strip the insert or bolts. If this happened while riding then you have a good chance to snap your baseplate even if one bolt comes loose. Seen all of the above solutions tried and about 70 percent of them resulted in a baseplate break because one bolt came loose and caused stress on the baseplate.Just need to bump your screws up 2mm and you will be fine. Call rome and ask them I am sure they will send you longer screws or atleast tell you which one they use. Either 14mm or 16mm is what you have now.

I rang my rome dealer and that is the tip rome gave them for getting them in because if you you use longer screw when it actually gets a grip it goes in further and will tear through the base.

Whats your experience with this? is it rome bidnings inparticular?

10-14-2010, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
stani Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60	Rome bindings, screws to short? Just got my new 390 boss's today, went to strap them on my NS evo and the screws are to short to even take at all on the binding inserts. Anybody else experienced this?

10-14-2010, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
B.Gilly -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Berkshires Posts: 769	Seen it before. You need longer screws. __________________ The season is almost upon us!!!! www.facebook.com/Gillyssnowboardshop

10-17-2010, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
B.Gilly -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Berkshires Posts: 769	Seriously get new screws for it. If you have to force the bolts in then you are creating to much pressure on the bolts. Will either end up pulling the insert out or strip the insert or bolts. If this happened while riding then you have a good chance to snap your baseplate even if one bolt comes loose. Seen all of the above solutions tried and about 70 percent of them resulted in a baseplate break because one bolt came loose and caused stress on the baseplate.Just need to bump your screws up 2mm and you will be fine. Call rome and ask them I am sure they will send you longer screws or atleast tell you which one they use. Either 14mm or 16mm is what you have now. __________________ The season is almost upon us!!!! www.facebook.com/Gillyssnowboardshop

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10-14-2010, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
stani Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60	Fact is it's way off. I use targas on my NS Sl no problem and these on my evo don't even come close

10-14-2010, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Calibre 6 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 83	Have you tried using the Targa screws or try mounting the 390's to the SL.

10-15-2010, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	If they're way off, just swing by Home Depot and pick up some longer screws. I personally haven't had any issues with Rome's screws, but my bindings are a couple seasons old.

10-17-2010, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
stani Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60	yeah my technique was to put one in without a washer then put all the others in then take that one out and washer it up