BMF Softer Spring Kit

BMF Softer Spring Kit


Regular price$39.95 USD
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Everybody is different, and we understand that, if you're a lighter skier or just love that knee to the ski turn, we've developed a softer and more responsive spring to customize Bishop BMF telemark bindings to your turn. These springs work with both the BMF/R and BMF/3 bindings.  Four springs are included, enough for one pair of bindings.

These springs are 30% softer than our standard spring. They will give you a lighter feel, quicker lead changes, and allow you to flex your bindings a bit further. Check out this nerdy graph:

Bishop Telemark BMF Softer Spring Kit

  • 5 stars: 13 (76%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (18%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Adam
These springs flex more like a traditional binding

The standard springs are awesome, so stable. But I am switching between three different sets of skis/bindings and wanted to make the bishops feel closer to my Axls or 01s. They are still more stable, but the flex is much easier.

G
Georgy F
soft springs yes pls

I'm no delicate petal, but also not, you know, a dude. At 155 lbs the soft springs took my bindings from 'shit, I think I've wasted AU$1300' to 'yeah I reckon these are gonna rip'

B
Bryanthelyon
NTN Convert

Comming off years of the G3 and 22 Designs binding, I found I needed a new SOFT spring. This is my first time with the NTN system, and I am now a convert. Expecting the a new NTN set up to feel like a 15 year old 75mm set up was foolish, but I hated the NTN at first. With the softer spring, and a few days on the new set up, I can honestly say it's worth the change.

M
Mrichard
Softy Springs

At 145 lbs. I was struggling with the stock springs. The softy springs fixed all issues. I can now ski like I have for 30 years. Thank you to all of the Bishop team for manufacturing a binding that is "bomber" and still has feel.

C
Chicksdigme
I’m a lighter weight skier and typically drop lower

I’m a lighter weight skier and typically drop lower than many, the softer springs were perfect for me to dial in to a sweet spot. I carried a small screw driver with me and tightened my springs each run until I saw that the chicks on the lift were most impressed at my feats of strength and grace.

J
Jonathan
Perfect for us older 75mm skiiers.

Works great, I moved from Hammerheads to the BMF/R's (75mm) and found them to be a little bit stiff. The softer springs brought back the feeling that I had on the older bindings.

D
David Lewis
New skis

So much fun! Great step in binding. Great days on hill! Soft springs are perfect for me (age 61). Chedis are nice and responsive

F
Frederick Dearstyne

I found the bishop's to be a bit too powerful for my T1's and my age, so I bought the softer spring kit and it turned to be just what I needed. I suppose I could have bought a pair of T2's, but this was a lot cheaper.
Thanks, Bishop

C
C. Remo
Not much difference

Bishop is fantastic, but the spring is just too stiff for my style and age. I hope you come out with a softer spring this offseason. I’m in if you do.

M
Matt G
Soft and Sweet

Quick and easy install on my new Chedi’s with 75mm Stealth bindings and T2 boots. The difference was immediate. Thanks for the smooth transition and a little less lateral torque on the knees to flex.

B
Bernie Riehl
Still too stiff

Easy installation and great overall design but to me the springs barely felt any different from the standard ones. I want so bad to love these bindings but I just can't get the same feel as I get with Hammerheads or the Vice in position one. I have the adjustment screws as loose as they go.

E
Ed
5 star customer service!!!

You guys blow it out of the water, every time I need something or someone you get back to me if not the same day, the following day. Thanks.

M
Melissa Santini
Softer springs

The softer springs really made a big difference for me. I can bend my knees easily and get low in the telemark position with them. Game changer for me.

A
Ajay C
Big Difference!

Standard springs were very stiff - I live on the lighter side at 140# so I had a tough time getting some knee bend on the standards. The Soft Springs are closer to my older Voile bindings. It seems they softened a bit after the first day or two as well. Makes a huge difference!

T
Teledork
Is there a stiffer spring kit?

Will STIFFER springs be available? I'm 260# and feel like I could use a bit more resistance. How long should springs last before they get too soft?

Our current stiff springs are a bit stiffer than past years. You should inspect springs yearly, and to ensure the highest performance of your Bishop telemark binding, we recommend greasing the main springs with our Binding Butter at least every year or every million vertical feet, whichever comes first.

After three years or 3 million vertical feet, it is a good idea to replace your springs for the best performance and consistent flex.

Thanks!

Dave

J
Jason Walker
BMF/R soft springs

Agreed, they are softer but still so, so stiff. The 3 is more for the overall skiability of the binding versus the spring itself. The team here is great and they got me the spring quickly but the bindings, IMO, need to be over-hauled. I guarantee I don't have any novel ideas but have already purchased a different binding.

Hey Jason, sorry to hear the BMFs are not your cup of tea. I'm going to reach out to you directly for more detailed feedback.

C
Chad Gudmonson
Soft Springs

Thanks for the quick turnaround on getting me the soft springs!

Great customer service!!

Chad

Our pleasure! Enjoy!

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  • 5 stars: 13 (76%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (18%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Adam
These springs flex more like a traditional binding

The standard springs are awesome, so stable. But I am switching between three different sets of skis/bindings and wanted to make the bishops feel closer to my Axls or 01s. They are still more stable, but the flex is much easier.

G
Georgy F
soft springs yes pls

I'm no delicate petal, but also not, you know, a dude. At 155 lbs the soft springs took my bindings from 'shit, I think I've wasted AU$1300' to 'yeah I reckon these are gonna rip'

B
Bryanthelyon
NTN Convert

Comming off years of the G3 and 22 Designs binding, I found I needed a new SOFT spring. This is my first time with the NTN system, and I am now a convert. Expecting the a new NTN set up to feel like a 15 year old 75mm set up was foolish, but I hated the NTN at first. With the softer spring, and a few days on the new set up, I can honestly say it's worth the change.

M
Mrichard
Softy Springs

At 145 lbs. I was struggling with the stock springs. The softy springs fixed all issues. I can now ski like I have for 30 years. Thank you to all of the Bishop team for manufacturing a binding that is "bomber" and still has feel.

C
Chicksdigme
I’m a lighter weight skier and typically drop lower

I’m a lighter weight skier and typically drop lower than many, the softer springs were perfect for me to dial in to a sweet spot. I carried a small screw driver with me and tightened my springs each run until I saw that the chicks on the lift were most impressed at my feats of strength and grace.

J
Jonathan
Perfect for us older 75mm skiiers.

Works great, I moved from Hammerheads to the BMF/R's (75mm) and found them to be a little bit stiff. The softer springs brought back the feeling that I had on the older bindings.

D
David Lewis
New skis

So much fun! Great step in binding. Great days on hill! Soft springs are perfect for me (age 61). Chedis are nice and responsive

F
Frederick Dearstyne

I found the bishop's to be a bit too powerful for my T1's and my age, so I bought the softer spring kit and it turned to be just what I needed. I suppose I could have bought a pair of T2's, but this was a lot cheaper.
Thanks, Bishop

C
C. Remo
Not much difference

Bishop is fantastic, but the spring is just too stiff for my style and age. I hope you come out with a softer spring this offseason. I’m in if you do.

M
Matt G
Soft and Sweet

Quick and easy install on my new Chedi’s with 75mm Stealth bindings and T2 boots. The difference was immediate. Thanks for the smooth transition and a little less lateral torque on the knees to flex.

B
Bernie Riehl
Still too stiff

Easy installation and great overall design but to me the springs barely felt any different from the standard ones. I want so bad to love these bindings but I just can't get the same feel as I get with Hammerheads or the Vice in position one. I have the adjustment screws as loose as they go.

E
Ed
5 star customer service!!!

You guys blow it out of the water, every time I need something or someone you get back to me if not the same day, the following day. Thanks.

M
Melissa Santini
Softer springs

The softer springs really made a big difference for me. I can bend my knees easily and get low in the telemark position with them. Game changer for me.

A
Ajay C
Big Difference!

Standard springs were very stiff - I live on the lighter side at 140# so I had a tough time getting some knee bend on the standards. The Soft Springs are closer to my older Voile bindings. It seems they softened a bit after the first day or two as well. Makes a huge difference!

T
Teledork
Is there a stiffer spring kit?

Will STIFFER springs be available? I'm 260# and feel like I could use a bit more resistance. How long should springs last before they get too soft?

Our current stiff springs are a bit stiffer than past years. You should inspect springs yearly, and to ensure the highest performance of your Bishop telemark binding, we recommend greasing the main springs with our Binding Butter at least every year or every million vertical feet, whichever comes first.

After three years or 3 million vertical feet, it is a good idea to replace your springs for the best performance and consistent flex.

Thanks!

Dave

J
Jason Walker
BMF/R soft springs

Agreed, they are softer but still so, so stiff. The 3 is more for the overall skiability of the binding versus the spring itself. The team here is great and they got me the spring quickly but the bindings, IMO, need to be over-hauled. I guarantee I don't have any novel ideas but have already purchased a different binding.

Hey Jason, sorry to hear the BMFs are not your cup of tea. I'm going to reach out to you directly for more detailed feedback.

C
Chad Gudmonson
Soft Springs

Thanks for the quick turnaround on getting me the soft springs!

Great customer service!!

Chad

Our pleasure! Enjoy!