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VtSkier wrote:


There are three indicators on most bindings in general and
on Markers in particular. The one you are noting above is
the DIN indicator for the toepiece. There is a similar
indicator for the heel.

Right.

There is also an adjustment for
how much pressure the heel piece imparts to the boot sole
and so the toepiece. Part of this adjuster is usually an
indicator that tells you when the adjustment is correct
when observed WITH THE BOOT IN PLACE. For a Marker step-in
this is a large screw head near the bottom and rear of the
toepiece. This screw head needs to be flush with the housing
when forward pressure is correct. On the MRR, with its two
large springs on either side, I don't know for sure where
the adjuster is, but it's there someplace.

I cannot see anything like that. Nor in front neither in rear binding...


If a DIN setting of 5.0 works with your alpine boots, it
would be OK for your AT boots. However, it may be too
light for anything except cruisers and all else being
correct, this may be the source of your troubles. Static
testing of bindings as you describe is OK to test function,
but there is no replacement for proper testing by a
mechanic with the proper equipment. There are too many
variables. For instance the length of the boot sole
is as important as skier weight and ability for release
setting. It's a function of lever arm length.

I usually set the bindings to 6/7. Sometimes more - up to 9. I know my
bindings and I know what setting should be set in which conditions.
They call it an 'experience'.
How can a machine (which never seen any slopes) test the bindings??
'There are too many variables' The machine may only check if the
bindings are compatible with the standards (DIN). Of course in a shop
they ask you about your skiing ability, weight,..., they are taking your
boots, and so on. But the result is approximate only...

I used that (and other) bindings for years. The only thing is all of
them had the standard (alpine) sole. And there was my mistake,
presumably...

You have described the DIN indicator on the toepiece and
asked me if it's the forward pressure indicator.

Because there is no any indicators others than DIN indicator in my
bindings..

TA