Skiing is a great recreation and exciting sport, which is impossible without special devices - ski poles, the skis themselves and, of course, the bindings with which the skis are attached to your shoes. There are three main types of ski bindings suitable for different types of skiing, and while soft bindings are practically not used by skiers, then rigid and semi-rigid bindings are used everywhere, and every skier needs to learn how to fasten them to boots.
Instructions
Step 1
If you do not have special ski shoes, metal semi-rigid bindings in the form of clips that attach to the skis are suitable for you. The boot is held in the bracket with special straps and buckles. It is enough to correctly tighten the belts, fasten the buckles, and the fasteners are ready. But their disadvantage is insufficient strength and high weight.
Step 2
The best choice for skiing and skiing training is rigid mounts that look like a solid metal frame and are worn over special ski boots. When choosing such bindings, make sure that they fit your ski boots, and also check their quality and strength - all the studs must be strong, there must be no cracks in the metal, and the bow of the attachment must firmly hold the boot. As a last resort, the shackle can be adjusted additionally or supplemented with rubber pads.
Step 3
Balance the ski on a level surface, such as the edge of a ruler, to determine its center of gravity. Place the ski carrier so that the front edge of the clip is on the center of gravity line and the longitudinal axis of the boot in the mount, which runs between the big toe and forefoot and the back point of the heel, is aligned with the ski axis.
Step 4
After putting on the ski carrier, insert the boot into it and check if it is firmly enough in the ski carrier, and if the side edges of the brace fit snugly enough to the welt. To check if the heel is moving away from the base line of the ski, tighten the front attachment screw and insert the boot into it.
Step 5
Make sure everything is in the correct position and screw the mount with the remaining screws, and then punch holes for the cleats in the sole of the ski boot. If you have plastic skis, not wooden skis, fill the hole with epoxy or BF glue before screwing in the screws.
Step 6
When you're done, lift the boot up with the ski attached to it. If the front of the ski outweighs the back, you did it right.
