Telemark Talk / Telemark Tips Forum

Hey all,

Last was active on here with my old account late 2011 / early 2012 as I sold my boots / bindings due to moving where I don't have snow. Turns out I've been getting about one solid ski trip a year so I finally decided to buy some new to me stuff to have as my own. I ended up going NTN with some Rottefella Freeride bindings and have no ski shop near me to mount them. Going to mount them myself on some new to me DPS Wailers that previously had BD Frischiti's on them.

After reading the "how to mount bindings" in the wiki section, the internet has told me that DPS's recommendation is +1cm from midsole. As I'm doing this for the first time, I just want to be clear on what this actually means. This is meaning that with the boot in the binding, the midsole point will be 1cm ahead of the line on the DPS ski. If I'm off on this, please let me know. I found the Rottefella mounting template online to help out but I wouldn't say it exactly makes it clear for someone without prior knowledge of boot mounting.

I have a plug / drill bit kit arriving from amazon today and will be going to Lowes to pick up some Gorilla Glue wood glue to mount the screws.

Here is a picture for reference of the mark on the DPS Wailers intend to use.

I would contact DPS!

https://www.dpsskis.com/pages/contact-us

That's a beautiful ski. It would be a shame to mess it up. (Though I wouldn't expect +/- 1 cm to make a lot of difference.)

From "Blister":
"Mount Point

While the Wailer 112 has always had a traditional mount point, it’s worth noting that despite the updates in construction, DPS has maintained a very traditional mount point of 14 cm behind center. So while this is a very easy-to-turn shape and we have little doubt that this ski will feel quick in tight spots, DPS isn’t catering here to the jib crowd. Instead, they’re making dead sure that you aren’t going to be struggling to keep your tips up in deep snow."

https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/ ... iler-a-112

I didn't see anything on the DPS site specific to mounting, but I've generally used boot center (not +/-) over the recommended mounting point.

I did not see anything on their site as well. I got my information from reading a few posts on Blister where people had posted emails back and forth with DPS on it.

I had planned to give scarpa a call on Monday now that the freeride bindings are under their name plus I am using their boots. Hopefully someone there can speak to their tele bindings and mounting.

@Acottrell
Welcome back. I am jealous; I could never get authorization on a purchase order for such a ski! Good luck mounting.

I feel your pain. Living in Houston, Texas, I have to fly first to ski. Long ago are the days of loading up the car for an impromptu day on the mountain.

Be patient.

Call DPS directly. -They answer the phone.
Also, Cripple Creek in Carbondale near Aspen will help & Avon near Vail may help.
Troy's in Vail will help.