Left and Right Ski

[SKIQUATTRO]

Although I have seen stickers L and R on skis before, I pay no attention to them (and take them off) as I like to switch skis to wear the edges more evenly. However, after talking to a tech at lenght, there is reasoning behind the R and L. When a tech is setting the bindings, they look at the bottoms of both boots, and like shoes, you wear the bottoms out differntly. Depending on that wear, is how they set each binding. So, your Left boot and binding are set to each other as is the right and if you put the Left boot on the Right ski, there is a chance it will not release properly. The proper thing to do is once a year, bring your boots/skis to the shop and have them switch the R and L and reset the bindings.

 

[JimG.]

Although I have seen stickers L and R on skis before, I pay no attention to them (and take them off) as I like to switch skis to wear the edges more evenly. However, after talking to a tech at lenght, there is reasoning behind the R and L. When a tech is setting the bindings, they look at the bottoms of both boots, and like shoes, you wear the bottoms out differntly. Depending on that wear, is how they set each binding. So, your Left boot and binding are set to each other as is the right and if you put the Left boot on the Right ski, there is a chance it will not release properly. The proper thing to do is once a year, bring your boots/skis to the shop and have them switch the R and L and reset the bindings.

Sounds like that tech is a good salesman!

While I believe that boots soles may wear out slightly differently regarding right and left, I don't believe the difference is enough to affect binding performance. Nor do I believe you can tell by looking at the soles. Maybe I'm wrong, but I switch skis frequently to even out edge wear and I've never had binding issues because of it.

In any case, this is another good reason to have your stance corrected with custom footbeds.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

does make sense, he is a masterboot fitter....I've never had a binding issue switching.....

 

[BeanoNYC]

Where was this?

 

[BeanoNYC]

Where was this?

Edit: sorry about the double post. We can't delete anymore?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

SNO HAUS HEMPSTEAD

 

[BeanoNYC]

SNO HAUS HEMPSTEAD

I figured that. I've seen them do it before there. Demoing or buying? What's going on with the boots?

 

[dannyt986]

I was just reading about the binding self test on http://www.ski-injury.com/st.htm and tried their test on the weekend... result

My binding are set 8 front and 7 back. I could only "pass" the test releasing my right front binding, regardless of which ski I put on which foot. My right leg is certainly stronger than the left, which made me think there is some logic in having different setting for different legs (well all least L and R... the third leg is fine :wink: )

I couldnt release with either leg the rear binding by pulling up, although the bindings stretched almost to "jump" point.

Daniel

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

she is buying....still checking out boots, tried on the Nordica Speedmachine and some Atomic's at another shop...liked them both....still checking around, not making any hasty buys...

 

[riverc0il]

i use the skis interchangably and switch often to ensure even wear. i suspect that even if this tech's opinion holds water that the effect of wear is so minor and negligible that it wouldn't make much difference. just a hunch from the arm chair though so take it for what it's worth. i have certainly never heard any one before say that you should utilize the R and L for anything other than knowing which ski is going on which boot if you want to switch.

 

[BeanoNYC]

she is buying....still checking out boots, tried on the Nordica Speedmachine and some Atomic's at another shop...liked them both....still checking around, not making any hasty buys...

Good idea on making a slow decision. I'm assuming you got the standard gold treatment from Jake as usual? Back on topic. I have a sticker on the top of my ski's to tell the difference. I'll switch em out after lunch. What kind of boards is she looking at?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

she went with the k2 One Luv from our buddy jake

 

[skibum1321]

I just throw my skis down and whichever ones lands on the right goes on my right foot and the other goes on my left. This tends to lead to my skis switching feet, but doesn't necessarily lead to even wear since I don't consciously decide which foot I'm putting my ski on.