Monday, May 18, 2009

Emery Altitudes - AT Bindings


Talk about a blast from the past. I just found a pair of brand new pair of Emery Altitude back country ski bindings. I originally thought that these were the Emery Energy's, but was mistaken. I believe these things were made in the 80's, never been mounted never been used. I can't even figure out how to go in and out of tour mode. I have read accounts of people loving this binding and trying to find spare parts. To me they are just weird and belong in a museum somewhere. Look at those colors. I do think that I am missing one of the lock down mechanisms. Up for grabs to anyone who might need them.
For more interesting old bindings, check out Lou Dawson's Binding Museum on Wildsnow.

5 comments:

  1. Wow!!! Now if only I owned a museum. Haha you come up with some weird shit. Digging it. Although I am disappointed that you couldn't figure out how they work.

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  2. Arrrgg:
    I don't know if you got the post I just sent but it didn't show so I will try again. I will buy those Emerys if you still have them so contact me at
    blnsky@msn.com or maynardhooter@yahoo.com
    Bill Kirtley
    1-406-587-5875

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  3. Sorry dude. Too late. Best to e-mail me direct. I just found the setting that e-mails comment notification. I got rid of them, but will see if they are still floating around.

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  4. I am also looking the lockdown mechanism for my Emery Altitude AT Randonee binding. I purchased mine in 1989 and used them just a few days ago. To get them from tour mode to downhill mode, however, I must remove the ski and rest them manually. Any ideas where one can find the lockdown mechanism?

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  5. No idea. Kind of wish I hung on to these as every once in a while someone would ask about them. They are just to old. A friend once bought these old military AT bindings. However they lacked the hold down for downhill mode. I had him buy these type of toggle clamps. I think they will work but I have never heard back.
    http://www.mcmaster.com/#toggle-clamps/=ps1jv8
    http://www.mcmaster.com/#toggle-clamps/=ps1k51
    Worth a shot???

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