[AV8ers]

Yes, you can use the standard supplied screws from Union bindings with a channel board. I had Stratas set up on a channel board with the standard screws with no issues. (Union addresses the difference in length/height by changing the indentation in the mounting holes. Other brands do it by using/adding a different washer or no washer, etc).

From what you're already doing, you just need to tighten the screws more until it's all tight. Then tighten a little bit more. Use a Phillips #3 head and a decent lever if you're not sure you can get it tight enough (but don't go extreme with a big ratchet).

The problem here is I suppose the screws have been tightened so much I fear they're going to break the channel from pressure.

Theyve also begun to be stripped, so I have ordered new screws from burtons website, since they were only 4$.

I will see if I can tighten the screws enough to cause the bindings to stick in place. Hopefully this will be the case.

 

[F1EA]

The problem here is I suppose the screws have been tightened so much I fear they're going to break the channel from pressure.

Theyve also begun to be stripped, so I have ordered new screws from burtons website, since they were only 4$.

I will see if I can tighten the screws enough to cause the bindings to stick in place. Hopefully this will be the case.

hmmmm and you can slide the bindings along the channel while at home, or do they loosen up while riding?

If they're ok when you tighten them, then they simply loosen up when you're riding and the Burton screws will help a lot because they have a little nylon strip that keeps them more secure.

If you're stripping the screws then that's probably because you're not using a #3 phillips head.... the #3 is the one that looks thicker and has a sort of flat tip.

 

[AV8ers]

hmmmm and you can slide the bindings along the channel while at home, or do they loosen up while riding?

If they're ok when you tighten them, then they simply loosen up when you're riding and the Burton screws will help a lot because they have a little nylon strip that keeps them more secure.

If you're stripping the screws then that's probably because you're not using a #3 phillips head.... the #3 is the one that looks thicker and has a sort of flat tip.

No, even after I tighten the screws I can move the binding in the channel.

I do tighten the screws occasionally, just to ensure they dont come off the board while I'm riding. However, the screws dont ever get super loose from the placeholder and washer.

As for stripping the screws, you're probably right. I need a better screw driver!

 

[Manicmouse]

Definitely sounds like your screws are too long.

 

[AV8ers]

Definitely sounds like your screws are too long.

I guess that kind of confuses me, as I dont see how too long of screws would cause my bindings to be able to slide back and forth.

 

[Manicmouse]

If the screws through your base plate are tightly screwed into the inserts which sit in the channel, the inserts won't slide, they'll be firmly secure. But only if the screws are exactly the right length.

You are surely screwing those screws down to the bottom of the inserts where they can't go any further. This is not holding everything together tightly.

I'm not sure how I can explain it any clearer

 

[AV8ers]

If the screws through your base plate are tightly screwed into the inserts which sit in the channel, the inserts won't slide, they'll be firmly secure. But only if the screws are exactly the right length.

You are surely screwing those screws down to the bottom of the inserts where they can't go any further. This is not holding everything together tightly.

I'm not sure how I can explain it any clearer

I suppose that makes sense, thank you! My new screws come the 18th, so we will see

 

[Yeahti87]

These standard 16 mm long screws are either loose or can damage the Channel like that as they are simply longer

 

[AV8ers]

These standard 16 mm long screws are either loose or can damage the Channel like that as they are simply longer
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Hahahahaha that picture is great, thank you

 

[F1EA]

If the screws through your base plate are tightly screwed into the inserts which sit in the channel, the inserts won't slide, they'll be firmly secure. But only if the screws are exactly the right length.

You are surely screwing those screws down to the bottom of the inserts where they can't go any further. This is not holding everything together tightly.

I'm not sure how I can explain it any clearer

Yes that ^

Are you using the washers?

In any case, wait til you get the new screws and don't ride the board if the bindings can move along the channel. Worst case, take it to a store/shop and ask them to set it up for you...

 

[AV8ers]

Yes that ^

Are you using the washers?

In any case, wait til you get the new screws and don't ride the board if the bindings can move along the channel. Worst case, take it to a store/shop and ask them to set it up for you...

Yes I am using the washers. And I havent been on the board for a week now, I probably won't get the chance to to up again this season anyways but hopefully this does fix it.

And if I am absolutely lost I suppose taking it to a shop would be a great idea. Thanks for your help

 

[F1EA]

Yes I am using the washers. And I havent been on the board for a week now, I probably won't get the chance to to up again this season anyways but hopefully this does fix it.

And if I am absolutely lost I suppose taking it to a shop would be a great idea. Thanks for your help

Yep. Going to a shop is mostly because they would have many different nuts, bolts, screws and so on. So more likely to find something that fits.

I'm surprised it doesnt fit already, so maybe there's an odd issue with one of the parts...

 

[AV8ers]

Yep. Going to a shop is mostly because they would have many different nuts, bolts, screws and so on. So more likely to find something that fits.

I'm surprised it doesnt fit already, so maybe there's an odd issue with one of the parts...

Ah, I see. Well I have no idea, to be honest, on whether or not the screws actually fit. It really does seem strange, so maybe my screws really are just too long.

I really appreciate the help I've received so far! Thank you!

 

[Rip154]

I think it's just the foam on the Union bindings that needs to compress till the disc actually hits the board, will be loose until you make that happen.

 

[AV8ers]

I think it's just the foam on the Union bindings that needs to compress till the disc actually hits the board, will be loose until you make that happen.

Maybe I'll look at that as well, but I dont think this is the case as I have tightened the screws to be pretty taut.

 

[Johann]

I suppose that makes sense, thank you! My new screws come the 18th, so we will see

Did you resolve the problem with the new screws?

 

[Manicmouse]

 

[AV8ers]

Did you resolve the problem with the new screws?

It seems the smaller black screws have made it more stable. It slipped after I had tightened them originally, however I tightened them again and it seems I cannot move the binding... I havent ridden the board down a hill yet though, so who knows.

 

[AV8ers]

Ah, well, I have lied. I tried moving both bindings again and my rear binding slips in the channel. It slides back and forth after being completely screwed in tight.

 

[Manicmouse]

Take it into a snowboard shop.