Mounting Instructions for a Marker Ski Binding

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Marker ski bindings can be mounted to almost any pair of skis, allowing you the opportunity to move hardware from one ski to another when you're buying new skis or setting up a different pair of skis. By mounting the bindings yourself, you'll save the time and money involved in taking your skis and bindings to a shop to have them installed. Only basic tools are required when mounting Marker bindings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Pencil or marker
Drill and drill bits
Screwdriver

Step 1

Examine your ski to find the mid-sole mark. This is a small line that is marked onto or etched into the ski at about the mid-point of the top of the ski.

Step 2

Place your boot on top of the ski, with the mid-sole line directly underneath the middle of the boot. Place the toe clip of your binding onto the boot while keeping it in position of the mid-sole mark.

Step 3

Center the boot and toe clip side to side so that there is an equal amount of space between the edge of the toe clip and the edge of the ski. Use a ruler if necessary to make sure the clip is exactly in the middle. When the clip is centered, make a pencil mark along either side of the clip as a reference.

Step 4

Remove the boot from the clip, keeping the clip in position. Mark the screw hole openings onto the ski with a pencil or marker.

Step 5

Take the toe clip off and drill pilot holes for the toe clip's screws, using a drill and drill bit. Consult the binding's documentation for the correct size drill bit to use. Place the toe clip back in position and screw it into the ski with its screws and a screwdriver.

Step 6

Place the boot back into the toe clip and place the heel clip on the boot. Center the heel clip and mark the position of the edges with a pencil or marker. Remove the boot and mark the position of the heel clip's screw holes with a pencil or marker.

Step 7

Remove the boot and clip and drill pilot holes with your drill. Mount the heel clip with screws and a screwdriver.

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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