How to Mount Marker Bindings on K2 Skis

K2 skis and Marker bindings are well-regarded pieces of alpine skiing gear. Learning to mount bindings on your skis will save you time and money at the shop, and it doesn't have to be a job that should be feared. The techniques are fairly simple, but it is important that you follow the old adage of "measure twice, cut once." The techniques you use for your K2 skis and Marker bindings are the same for virtually all brands of skis and bindings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Skis and bindings
Measuring tape or ruler
Marker
Drill with 3.5mm bit
Screwdriver

Step 1

Line your binding up with the center marker line of your ski. This line marks the center or "sweet spot" of the ski. There will be a line on your Marker binding that you'll match up to this to ensure correct front-to-back placement of the binding. Then adjust the binding side to side and measure the space to either side until the binding is exactly centered side to side. When you have the binding in position, take a marker with a thin tip and mark the location of the binding's screw holes onto the skis. It's useful to have an assistant do this, so that the binding doesn't accidentally shift.

Step 2

Take a 3.5 mm drill bit and drill pilot holes into the ski for the binding's screws. To ensure that you don't drill through the ski, mark the drill bit with a piece of tape, corresponding with the thickness of the skis.

Step 3

Place your binding on the ski, lined up with the pilot holes, and screw the binding into place. The binding must be completely flush with the ski's top and the screws completely tight when you're finished.

Article Written By Nichole Liandi

Based in Virginia, Nichole Liandi has been a freelance writer since 2005. Her articles have appeared on various print and online publications. Liandi has traveled extensively in Europe and East Asia and incorporates her experiences into her articles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from West Virginia University.

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