Telebry for Linken...

[Rodbelan]

I want to buy some telebry release plate for my Linken... I think they are compatible, since there are optional Brakes for Linken... I sent a message but the server seems disconnected, even if the transactional part of the site seems to work ok... Anyone knows something about them in terms of compatibility? When I look at them, like swiss cheese, they have a whole bunch of drilled holes to fit many bindings...

[QuiverQueen]

Did you see this page on Bryce's website? http://www.telebry.com/shop.html

Lists Linkens as being Telebry compatible. Bryce's contact info is also on the webite. Not sure if you meant you tried to contact him by using
the info on the site....

Telebry release plates restored my confidence after a broken ankle, still have several pairs of skis with plates under them, but am using more NTN now.
Bryce Wheeler is a great guy and will try to help if he can. Good luck.

[SoulMan]

I want to buy some telebry release plate for my Linken... I think they are compatible, since there are optional Brakes for Linken... I sent a message but the server seems disconnected, even if the transactional part of the site seems to work ok... Anyone knows something about them in terms of compatibility? When I look at them, like swiss cheese, they have a whole bunch of drilled holes to fit many bindings...

Or you could build a pair of 7tm Linkensteins. I sold these to some Bubba from T-Tips when I upgraded to NTN. They worked great for the years I drove them!

[Rodbelan]

Or you could build a pair of 7tm Linkensteins. I sold these to some Bubba from T-Tips when I upgraded to NTN. They worked great for the years I drove them!
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Great idea!... Are these hard to fiddle?

[SoulMan]

Great idea!... Are these hard to fiddle?

You'll need a buddy with a wire welder and a grinder. Plus you'll need to carefully drill the base plate to match the Linken hole pattern. Here's my video tutorial:

Stripped down 7tm Toe Piece


Toe Plate sides cut off-still rough


Grinding off the "bumps" on the 7tm toe plate


Roughed out Toe Plate and 7tm binding



Stainless Steel adapter sheet metal with marked out adapter plate


Finished 7tm toe Piece after cut and smoothing
Top and Bottom View




Adapter Plates cut out.

[SoulMan]

And furthermore:

7tm toe piece and adapter plate before Weld


7tm toe piece and adapter plate after welding
Top, Bottom, and Side Views






Plastic adapter plate on bottom of Linken binding
Before mounting 7tm toe piece w/adapter plate


Front view of 7tm toe piece mounted to
Linken binding with plastic spacer between


Bottom view of 7tm toe piece and Linken
showing lock nuts and screws


7tm Base Plate grind-off for clearance

[SoulMan]

And even more...

Even more 7tm base plate grind off.


Linkenstein views






Heel Lifter to level heel with 7tm toe piece




A lot of work, but you can pick up 7tm's for cheap on Craigslist or on this board. Might be cheaper than a Telebry. I loved 'em. Released a few times, clicked right back in and went skiing. Teletori and I were the only Bubbas on T-Tips who pulled this mod off, as far as I know. If you're game, PM me and I can walk you through it, plus give you my contact info.

[chamonix]

I might have some 7TMs for sale..7TM Power. Sened me a PM

[cesare]

That is awesome, SoulMan! I have to say 7TMs worked very well... released very consistently... easy to step back in. They just didn't ski that well. I wish I had the skills/tools to do that metalwork. It does look pretty basic as far as that goes.

[SoulMan]

That is awesome, SoulMan! I have to say 7TMs worked very well... released very consistently... easy to step back in. They just didn't ski that well. I wish I had the skills/tools to do that metalwork. It does look pretty basic as far as that goes.

I agree, in fact I think the 7tms released more consistently than my NTN's have, but never skied as well unfortunately. In my case, I just had an idea spawned by TeleTori and I thought, "Hey, I've got a buddy with skills, a machine shop, a TIG/MIG welder, and I've got $100 to pay him!" I had enough 7tm base plates to dork up in case we made a mistake. I did a lot of the grinding and filing, and then drilled the adapter plates. It took about 2 hours start to finish in the shop, then another 2 hours for me to get the adapter plates drilled exactly to fit the Linken bolt pattern.

These days, I recommend $200.00 and a case of beer for your buddy. Who has skills.

[Rodbelan]

Thanks SoulMan...I will definetly get in touch. I guess it could also be done with a Voile release plate... Not as nice but easier...

[SoulMan]

Thanks SoulMan...I will definetly get in touch. I guess it could also be done with a Voile release plate... Not as nice but easier...

If I recall, somebody on T-Tips asked about mounting Linkens or some kind of binding onto the Voile release plates. You may want to put out a data call on the board to see if you get any bites. Re the Voile's, I had them for several years, broke them, split them, and used foul language when I got a release and had to click back in. Some folks love 'em. But I don't!

I'll check my PM's occasionally to see if you need help.

SM

[Riggs]

This might be a little late, but I talked to Bryce today. He said his email on the site isn't working (I was wondering why too) because his web guy passed away. His phone is 760-934-376four. I'd agree with what I'd read, what a great guy and interesting to talk to. I hope I can be that ambitious in my mid 80's. He was getting some terms mixed up here and there, but obviously still very sharp. He said he was working on a binding for NTN that would release in all directions like his Telebry plate, and that you could lock the heel down with the NTN boot. He answered my questions and I ordered some Telebry's for my Hammerheads though the site, he said that part was working fine. Hope he continues into his 100's. Broke my first ankle after over 20 years tele'ing, great that he's doing these.

[Telepathic]

Linken bindings

If I recall, somebody on T-Tips asked about mounting Linkens or some kind of binding onto the Voile release plates. You may want to put out a data call on the board to see if you get any bites. Re the Voile's, I had them for several years, broke them, split them, and used foul language when I got a release and had to click back in. Some folks love 'em. But I don't!

I'll check my PM's occasionally to see if you need help.

SM

Hi there

I see that, last year, you were posting in connection with Linken bindings. I wonder if you know where I might buy some spare parts or the bindings themselves.

Thanks
Ian