Rollerski are roller skis. By analogy with roller skates, they are intended for riding on asphalt, for summer training of skiers, for competitions. Rollerski fans include both beginner amateurs and professional athletes.
Markup
A pair of roller skis consists of two platforms with rollers attached to them. The rollers themselves are equipped with mud flaps. Bindings on new roller skis often come separately and come in classic or skate bindings. Self-installation of fasteners begins with marking. Attach the complete ski bindings to the platform so that the widest part of the ski bindings is aligned with the middle of the roller platform. If attaching Classic Bindings for Classic Running, attach the bindings butt to the rear mudguard. Then mark where the front mounting screw is screwed in.
Some roller skis are sold pre-marked for bindings. They usually contain two sets of screw labels. The first is for oversized shoes (over 40), the second is for small shoes (under 40). It is best to install the mounts using a special template to ensure maximum accuracy.
Fastening
Before screwing in the screws, pre-drill the holes for them. Use a variable speed drill and drills that provide the correct hole diameter and depth for drilling. If there is access to specialized equipment, use a special drill with an extension. It ensures that the drill is centered in the drill and stops at the required depth. When using a standard drill, use drills with a diameter of 3, 4-3, 6 mm. If drilling is carried out using a brace, the use of a jig is mandatory: without it, the drill often leads to the side.
For fastening, use the self-tapping screws supplied with the fasteners. Although they twist with difficulty, they hold securely and firmly. Before screwing in, self-tapping screws can be moistened with machine oil to reduce the force applied to the screwdriver. Unlike skis, roller skis must be drilled with the utmost care. If the wrong hole in the skis can be sealed with a plug, this will not work on roller skis. Screwdrivers with PH 3 or PZ 3 bits can be used to drive screws.
Many athletes use an alternative method of screwing fasteners using countersunk screws type M4x25. The screw-in points are marked with a stencil, the lower part is drilled out under the steel hollow T-shaped caps. The pistons are inserted from below and the countersunk screws are screwed into them. Unlike self-tapping screws, this method, although more laborious, is much more accurate and reliable with intensive use of rollers. Also, this option is ideal for those who have already unsuccessfully drilled holes for self-tapping screws.
