Instructions for Salomon Ski Bindings

Salomon USA, which manufactures ski equipment and clothing, produces alpine and nordic gear that is designed to get you out and sliding on snow. Salomon produces ski bindings that are designed to mount onto downhill-alpine and nordic-XC skis. Having a properly adjusted Salomon binding is the difference between a good day or a bad day on the skis and is a sure way to keep your knees intact. Familiarize yourself with the bindings, and set them up for your weight and abilities prior to hitting the slopes or trails.

Things You'll Need

  • Weight scale
  • DIN chart
  • Phillip's head screwdriver
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Instructions

  1. Alpine - Downhill

    • 1

      Put on your ski boots and gear, and then stand on a weight scale to get accurate weights with you and your gear. Step off and remove the ski boots and gear.

    • 2

      Consult a DIN chart, formally known as the "Deutsches Institut fur Normung" chart, which can be found on the Internet. Find the recommended DIN rating for your weight and ski ability. For example, if your weight with ski gear is 200 lbs., and you ski at an intermediate level, the recommended DIN setting for your Salomon bindings is 7.

    • 3

      Place the ski on a flat work surface, and make sure the binding is on the top side. Go to the back of the binding, and find the large screw at the end of the heel piece. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the number bar on the DIN gauge or counterclockwise to decrease. Continue turning until the DIN bar on the gauge is over the recommended number.

    • 4

      Place a boot into each binding and snap down the binding lock at the heel. Push the boot out to test the binding release. Suit up and head out for a test run. Take a beginner slope to test the bindings before heading out for more difficult terrain.

    Nordic - Cross Country

    • 5

      Put on your gear and ski boots. Salomon bindings use the New Nordic Norm, or NNN, system of boot lock. This is a small metal bar in the toe portion of the binding. The metal bar at the toe box on the boot locks into the binding.

    • 6

      Press the top of the toe portion of the binding down with a ski pole tip to raise the bar lock. Insert the boot bar into the binding, and release the button. Pick up your boot, and check to see if the ski is attached and the binding is locked.

    • 7

      Repeat the first two steps for the other boot and binding. Salomon cross country bindings already are tightened and do not require any adjustments.