Adjusting Ski Bindings

salida · Jul 31, 2005, 10:26 AM

Just to clarify things... its not a big deal to adjust bindings yourself. Lots of people do it, and just because you want to tighten two screws on your ski, don't let people deter you from messing with your own equipment. You know how shop techs become shop techs, they start by being little kids messing around with their skis and bindings. Sure they are going to do a release test to make sure a DIN 6 is acting like a DIN 6, but if you already have a basis of what DIN 6 on your ski feals like... then you know. GO up to 6.5 or 7 and see how that feels. By the way dont forget to change the back release while your at it.

-porter

ga2ski · Jul 31, 2005, 8:33 PM

I think I figured it out. You need to unscrew the heel pieces and throw them in the trash. Go buy two strong springs and screw the ends of one spring into the sides of each toe piece(forming a loop). Now you have some real bindings. Let me know when you want to upgrade your boots.

Sorry, although I do my own binding adjustments I never give suggestions on binding adjustments, even to my friends. Take them to a qualified shop.

awf170 · Jul 31, 2005, 8:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ga2ski

I think I figured it out. You need to unscrew the heel pieces and throw them in the trash. Go buy two strong springs and screw the ends of one spring into the sides of each toe piece(forming a loop). Now you have some real bindings. Let me know when you want to upgrade your boots.

then stop bathing and your all set

ctenidae · Aug 1, 2005, 8:49 AM

I think there's an easy way to decide of you should adjust your own bindings- If you need to ask a question before doing the adjustment, take them to a shop.
Think of it as an insurance policy- I'd much rather pay $20 and know it's right than save the $20 and take a big risk that I'll lose a limb.

**thetrailboss** · Aug 1, 2005, 8:49 AM

Just jumping in this AM, but my best advice is that for liability issues, both for you and the manufacturer, take your skis to a certified shop to do the work for you. Otherwise, it is possible that you could void the warranty on them, should any exist, 'cause if you get hurt and sue, the first thing that the manufacturer(s) will want to know is who adjusted your bindings for you...

teachski · Aug 1, 2005, 8:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Just jumping in this AM, but my best advice is that for liability issues, both for you and the manufacturer, take your skis to a certified shop to do the work for you. Otherwise, it is possible that you could void the warranty on them, should any exist, 'cause if you get hurt and sue, the first thing that the manufacturer(s) will want to know is who adjusted your bindings for you...

Exactly!

But beyond the fact that you may void your warranty, please consider the liability issues of the people writing here telling this person (unknown) to do it themself, then telling them how to do it. They now have your advice in writing. You are now liable if they take your advice and something happens to them.

TAKE THEM TO A SHOP!!! End of discussion!

awf170 · Aug 1, 2005, 10:16 AM

also i wouldnt bring the to ski market... that places scares me, heard too many stories of what they have done

**thetrailboss** · Aug 1, 2005, 10:18 AM

Yep, avoid 'da Ski Market. Take 'em to someone you trust. They will resolve the problem, check your boots, etc.

riverc0il · Aug 1, 2005, 4:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctenidae

I think there's an easy way to decide of you should adjust your own bindings- If you need to ask a question before doing the adjustment, take them to a shop.
Think of it as an insurance policy- I'd much rather pay $20 and know it's right than save the $20 and take a big risk that I'll lose a limb.

probably the best advice of the whole thread.

John84 · Aug 1, 2005, 5:21 PM

Thanks for the advice, and I wouldn't sink to the level of suing people if I got hurt skiing.

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Jul 31, 2005, 10:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
salida Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 608	Just to clarify things... its not a big deal to adjust bindings yourself. Lots of people do it, and just because you want to tighten two screws on your ski, don't let people deter you from messing with your own equipment. You know how shop techs become shop techs, they start by being little kids messing around with their skis and bindings. Sure they are going to do a release test to make sure a DIN 6 is acting like a DIN 6, but if you already have a basis of what DIN 6 on your ski feals like... then you know. GO up to 6.5 or 7 and see how that feels. By the way dont forget to change the back release while your at it. -porter

Jul 31, 2005, 8:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
ga2ski Sunday River December 3, 2007 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern NH, work or in the Mountains Posts: 1,086	I think I figured it out. You need to unscrew the heel pieces and throw them in the trash. Go buy two strong springs and screw the ends of one spring into the sides of each toe piece(forming a loop). Now you have some real bindings. Let me know when you want to upgrade your boots. Sorry, although I do my own binding adjustments I never give suggestions on binding adjustments, even to my friends. Take them to a qualified shop.

Aug 1, 2005, 5:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
John84 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 399	Thanks for the advice, and I wouldn't sink to the level of suing people if I got hurt skiing.