Rottefella Rottefella NNN BC Auto Binding - 2007 BCS

Yes. They will work. Current NNN-BC boots are compatible.

03,6 is 3.6 millimeters. A 5/32 drill bit is a tiny bit bigger. 1/8 inch makes a smaller hole. Hold the drill bit up in front of the screw and make sure you can see plenty of thread on the screw on both sides of the bit. Be gentle and use glue in the holes.

I would say these are a little beefy for those skis. But if you want a really sturdy (and heavy) boot with a lot of ankle support because you'll be on unevenly groomed trails (snowmobile) or totally ungroomed places (woods, golf courses etc.) then you may want these bindings - especially if your balance is poor or you have troubled ankles. Otherwise a regular NNN binding will work better and feel much, much lighter on your feet.

These bindings will fit just fine on a pair of Epokes, assuming they can be mounted far enough from previous holes.

Yes, they'll mount just fine. The base plates will extend over the side edges of your Epoke's but that will not present any problems in skiing. I worked in an XC ski shop for many years and installed these bindings on narrow skis like yours ....no problems.

Pair.

Rino Bikeworks in Plymouth, NH, well known for their low prices and service, advised me to drill the two screw holes on a line 1/2 inch forward of the balance point. The third screw is ahead of that one. I would add, to reduce the chance of water getting into the screw hole by putting a drop of carpenter glue in the hold just before screwing on the binding.

I assume you're describing the shiny metal plate that goes under the front toe screw and sticks out in front. This is an extra piece included with NNN BC bindings sent to the states. It's purpose is for attachment of a safety strap for telemark turns, skiing at lift-served areas. However, the BC binding is not a great telemark binding, despite what the company may say. For that you need something a lot heavier duty. We always tossed the plate away after telling the customer what it was for. Nobody ever wanted it.

Good for you. That's not a question and doesn't belong here. Wait till you actually use them and then write a review.

when I installed ski bindings for EMS we used epoxy. Do NOT over-torque the screws! You can also use JB Weld.

No, these bindings are made to fit the newer style boot with the single bar running perpendicular to the ski. This particular binding is made for backcountry ski touring (hence the BC)which would stand up to more aggressive downhill skiing.Here's a place that sells 3-pin nordic bindings:http://gearx.com/product_info.php?products_id=36472?ref=base

Get a spray can of 100% silicone spray and use it often.

I've had the same problem from time to time. I've used Tri-Flow bicycle chain lube on the toe mechanism with spotty results, then tried Lock-Thaw last season at a friend's suggestion and that seemed to do the trick. This is the stuff that you squirt into your frozen door locks to thaw them out. I squirted the toe piece of my NNN BC whenever we took our skis off and it worked. I think the key is to do it every time you take the skis off. The stuff is cheap and is handy to have when you get to your car and find your Yakima box lock frozen. Worth a shot (or a squirt).Good luck.(Paul added:)In general I like these bindings, but I have also had this problem with the bindings freezing and becoming very difficult to re-enter. I have dealt with it by using my breath to warm the binding area until the ice melts, and then blowing away the melted water as much as possible (to prevent quick refreezing). This is much easier than trying to bash out the ice (unless you have a good tool, perhaps).It also helps to use the ski pole to open the binding as I step in. I'll have to try the alcohol spray (Lock-Thaw)... but it's another thing to carry and/or lose at the wrong time.I think I would go for the "Magnum" version next time, with a more reliable manual operation, since it can be dangerous to be stuck in the backcountry without being able to get your skis on.

If you mean take them off of your foot: you simply press down on the front button (on automatic models like these) and step out.If you mean take them off your ski: you need a screwdriver, but I'd recommend getting bindings mounted at a ski shop because they know what they're doing, have all the gear, and sometimes they'll even do it for free if you're getting new bindings put on.