These stainless steel inserts may actually expand your ski quiver instead of killing it. Properly installed in a ski, they allow you to mount bindings in a removable fashion. Thus, you can have a huge quiver of skis that all use the same binding. Of course, you could also use several bindings on one ski, which may help kill a ski quiver, but just creates a binding quiver. These should be called Quiver Enhancers instead.
To operate a set of QKs, you’ll need to buy one Stainless Insert for each screw hole in your binding. Then make several trips to the hardware store to find metric screws that fit your binding. Alternately, you could buy the pre-packaged fastener kits already known to work with your model (inserts not included). We currently stock kits for Dynafit Superlite, Turn, Radical, Vertical, Comfort, and Beast bindings. We also have kits for other brands include the Plum Guide, Fristchi Vipec, Marker Kingpin, and G3 ION bindings. Each kit comes with the quantity of screws needed to mount a pair of bindings (2 toes and 2 heels). We’re also happy to try and assemble a kit for your needs.
Also available is a Pro Installation Kit that consists of three items: (1) a specially machined drill bit that stops at the proper depth for an insert, (2) a tap to cut a thread into the ski that matches the outer pitch of the inserts, and (3) an installation tool that allows you to screw the inserts in and then back the tool out. You can also buy each item individually, listed as "Step Drill Bit, Bottom Tap, and Installation Tool".
Finally, you can use Vibra-Tite thread locker if you don't plan on swapping bindings often. The 5ml bottles will lock the fasteners into the inserts.
Questions & Reviews
5/6/2019
Question from
Yann
I'm hoping to use quiver killers with Hagan Ultra heels, but these would be mounted atop a riser plate, so I would need the screws to be longer. Are there options for longer screws, say somewhere between 5 mm and 10 mm longer than the quiver killer screws that you would normally use with the Hagan Ultra heel?
Hi Nick, we are currently out of stock of the Superlite white kits, they have specially ground heads to seat well in the Superlite feet. You could likely get standard M5 screws to fit with some modification.
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1/31/2019
Question from
emily
which quiver killer set will work with BD helio bindings?
I was initially a big fan of QKs. Switching bindings around with a minimal weight penalty seemed like a great idea, and most importantly it allowed me to field a larger quiver for a similar cost.
I have been disappointed at how easily the screws work themselves loose as of late. Using the weakest of the three locktite strengths the screws still work themselves loose in tech toes pieces while skinning. Perhaps this is a matter of using a stronger locktite, but I'm wary of of this because the entire purpose is to remove and install the screws easily.
If you do end up installing quiver killers make sure to carry a leatherman, or some such capable of tightening the screws, on long days.
Nice quality screws. Mine came as T25 heads for Dynafit Radicals. Just a heads up if you care about what kind of screw drive. (And a heads up cause most Dynafit screws are T20s.)
Given that we use lightweight gear in remote places, these are a no-brainer. Less likely to pull out than traditional screws, and easier to swap out a binding piece that is damaged. Buy a few extra to practice on with a 2x4. Definitely soak them in degreaser (then dry) before installing. And use epoxy rather than wood glue.
Hey Duncan! Here's the text copied from the description: Pro Installation Kit that consists of three items: (1) a specially machined drill bit that stops at the proper depth for an insert, (2) a tap to cut a thread into the ski that matches the outer pitch of the inserts, and (3) an installation tool that allows you to screw the inserts in and then back the tool out. You can also buy each item individually, listed as "Step Drill Bit, Bottom Tap, and Installation Tool".
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1/11/2018
Question from
Eric Liu
Will the inserts work well with the original screws shipped with Marker Griffon binding? Should I have to buy the screws with the inserts together?
Hey Eric! Thanks for reaching out! Nope, the inserts take a machine thread and the screws that shipped with the Griffon should be wood screws. If you're looking to buy a kit then you'll definitely have to get the inserts, machine screws for the toes and heels (keep in mind those are pretty regularly two different sizes), and also an installation kit unless you're going to have a shop do it!
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11/23/2017
Question from
Elliot
Hi. Which fastener kit would work with the new Dynafit Speed bindings? Thanks!
Hi Lyman, they are Phillips by default, though we do have some sizes available as Torx. Let us know in the order comments if you'd prefer those.
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1/30/2017
Question from
Cali
Is it possible to compile a kit so I could inter change Dynafit Speed Turn bindings with Marker Duke Bindings? Also I would need just the Installation Tool. Thanks!
Hey Cali. Absolutely, though you may run into some hole pattern issues depending on if the ski has been mounted before. If you got the installation kit, a Speed Turn Fastener kit, and 34 inserts (for the Duke's 9 hole pattern) that should do it. Keep in mind, putting 17 large holes into each ski has a lot of potential to weaken it and isn't necessarily recommended, but as long as there is enough space between each insert this could be a very fun project. What ski is this going on?
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1/14/2017
Question from
Jon
Does a fastener kit come with the inserts, or does it consist only of screws? In other words, if I get a speed turn 2.0 fastener kit, do I also have to buy 7 inserts? thanks!
Hi Jon, the fastener kits are just the fasteners that hold the binding in the inserts. You will also need an insert for each hole. For the Speed Turn 2.0, there are 16 total holes for which you may want inserts.
Zdravo Željko, the 2.0 version uses the same fasteners as the 1.0 version. They are now listed as "ATK Raider" in the drop list.
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11/22/2016
Question from
will c
If I still have my original screws from dynafit, will they match the threads of the insert? Also, will there be any height difference using QKs vs traditional binding mount?