How Do You Adjust Ski Bindings?

Question

I just got a new pair of skis and i don't know how to adjust the length to fit my boots. I know how to change the tension, but not the length

Answer 1

If you want to adjust your bindings properly- and with your safety in mind- you have to consider a few factors.
I'm going to tell you what ski techs look for, but I really recommend that you take it to a shop and have a CERTIFIED ski tech do it ...that's if you want to keep your knees nice and intact!

So here you go:

1)Some bindings require you to line up the centre mark of your boot with the centre mark (usually a little dash on the ski)...not all bindings do though...

2)differant styles of bindings = differant ways of legnthening the them...some have just movable heel peices, while others allow you to move both the toe and heel pieces.
Some have visible levers that allow you to unlock the piece, and with others, the lever is not as obvious, and a flathead screwdriver is needed to adjust the piece.

3)yes, the binding must be sized properly so that boot clips in, but you also have to check the "forward pressure" indicator to make sure that the binding is hugging the boot properly...once again, if you don't know what this is, get a tech to do it.

4)the DIN setting must be adjusted to the appropiate setting for the induvidual...this number is based on the users hieght, weight, age, ablity and the sole legnth of the users ski boots in mm's.

I hope this enlightens and helps you, if you don't know what your doing, really get someone else too.
Other than that, have a killer time on your new skis this season!

Answer 2

Changing Ski Bindings

Answer 3

Olwen had some very good points. I'm going to say this: if you don't know what you are doing, take them to a shop. Many shop techs would likely teach you how to do it for a 12 pack (of age - of course!).

Getting the boot to fit is fairly easy, provided you won't need to remount the bindings. Either use a flathead screwdriver to lift up a little lever and slide the heel piece, or use the screwdriver to turn a screw (not to be confused with the DIN setting screw). Then you have to worry about the forward pressure.

Some shops will even set them for free, or at most $15. Money well spent, as opposed to reconstructive knee surgery.

Answer 4

Some are rental bindings and they adjust very easily. If they are mounted you have to move them, and it is pretty difficult. I usually buy used skis, but I make sure they have rental bindings.