So, decided to take the hard way, started to remove the binding by applying heat and a knife, only problem is dat it keeps chipping after 1-2 CM. This is going to take a while i'm afraid. On the positive side, the new binding i've ordered will take about 3 weeks till it arrives, so no need to hurry this.
Thx for the help guys!
Slow and steady mate, that’s the way.
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