Binding adjustment questions

[olyn]

I know it is probably a stupid question but I need to know if when you drill bindings on to skis for a size 29 boot would you be able to adjust it to use say a 29.5 or a 28.5 or do you need a certain binding.

 

[BWalmer]

It depends on the boots, the bindings, and the position of the forward pressure when mounted. For example, I have two pairs of boots, both 27.5, one is a 310 BSL one is a 315 BSL, that's enough to cause me to adjust each time I switch boots. Bindings also make a difference, something like a Marker Griffon or a PX12 has a long track and can usually adjust + or - a few cms, while FKS bindings can only adjust about + or - about 5mms. Finally, where they are on the track makes a difference, say you have griffons, but to fit the 29.5s they're almost all the way forward on the track, you're not going to be able to adjust for those 28.5s.

 

[olyn]

Ok thanks

 

[Powslayr]

Most likely yes, just put the bindings so that your current boot size is at the middle rather than at one end of the range. Bindings can be slid a little ways. But have a ski shop tech do it because if you do it yourself you might have the forward pressure and/or toe height wrong which would make them not release in a crash regardless of the DIN

 

[olyn]

Can anyone see any problems with doing these things on for example the marker griffon or am I fine to go ahead and get them

 

[BWalmer]

Can anyone see any problems with doing these things on for example the marker griffon or am I fine to go ahead and get them

Griffon's have one of the longest tracks in bindings, you'll be fine moving them +/- a few cms(most boots are around 5mms difference per size)

 

[olyn]

Griffon's have one of the longest tracks in bindings, you'll be fine moving them +/- a few cms(most boots are around 5mms difference per size)

Ok thanks for clarification.