Vibration Plate Modification

I have just finished "sampling" some new 2008 skis and noticed something that is very important to top level skiers and racers.

Many of the anti-vibration plates are made by VIST and if you look very carefully at the interface between plate and ski surface you will not a "bevel" front and back section on plate! This is to allow the ski to flex without interfering with binding mechanism!

After testing the flex range of 10 skis on workbench, it was clear that the bevel design is not functioning since the ski top touches the plate.

For you skiers that really want to allow the ski to flex without touching the plate here is a solution!

Take front binding off

Take plate off and grid down bevel angle 2mm more . In other words you are giving the ski more flex range by giving a greater space between plate and ski. ( note this is only done at the ends of plate)

This is very important for SL racing skis since you want to get the most tip flex you can get.
I contacted FIS and they confirm that this does not change FIS race official specifications.

For you non -races this modification will allow you to make more pronounced carve with less physical forces.


If you want to see if your plate is correctly set, just raise ski up to light and see if some light does shine between plate and ski top! This is at static position.
Now place ski on wooden blocks, push down and see if you still have that "clearance" between ski top and plate! If not, you should take off 1-2mm off at tip and end of plate.

You will note a difference!!!!

Happy skiing.