How to Attach Ski Blades

Ski blades were designed to allow an average skier a chance to perform tricks and techniques more difficult to complete with longer skis. Although there are many similarities between traditional skis and ski blades, physically clicking into the binding is somewhat different. Ski blades are not set for one boot such as traditional skis and need to be adjusted. They were designed so anyone can do it; however, if not properly set, the result can range from a crummy day of skiing to severe injury.

Things You'll Need

  • Ski boots
  • Ski blades
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Instructions

  1. How to Attach Ski Blades

    • 1

      Place an empty boot in the binding of the ski. Attach the rear binding clip so it covers the heel tab of the boot. Adjust the width of the binding by turning the adjustment dial until the front binding clip extends slightly passed the front boot tab.

    • 2

      Fine tune the width until the front binding clip can be snapped into place using the tension lever without using too much or too little force. Wiggle the boot to determine if there is any movement. Readjust if the boot is not tightly secured by the binding or if it is too difficult to snap the tension lever into place. Remove the boot from the ski.

    • 3

      Put the boot on. Sit down to avoid losing balance when attaching the skis.

    • 4

      Insert the heel tab of the boot into the rear binding clip.

    • 5

      Pull the front binding clip up and over the front heel tap. Snap the tension lever down over the front of the boot. Use two fingers to pull up slightly on the tension lever to test and ensure tightness. Readjust binding width if the tension lever easily pops off or if it is not possible to snap the lever into place.

    • 6

      Attach a ski leash around the boot or upper calf.