Video tutorial

Check out our video tutorial on adjusting the binding. The Griffon ski binding is a part of the Royal Family bindings, making this video applicable for adjusting several other Marker bindings such as the Squire and Jester. Prefer reading how to adjust the bindings? This article covers all the steps you need.

Step by step: How to adjust a Marker Griffon ski binding

Step 1: Correct forward pressure

We start by adjusting the ski binding to match the length of your ski boot. The forward pressure created ensures that the binding releases only when necessary. 

Place your ski boot in the binding. The position of the screw at the back of the binding indicates whether the forward pressure is correctly set. If the screw protrudes, there is too little forward pressure. If the screw is more inward, there is too much forward pressure. Both situations create an unsafe condition, as the binding either releases too quickly or not at all. The screw should be flush with the binding. If not, use a screwdriver to adjust it. Turn clockwise if the screw protrudes and counterclockwise if the screw is too far inside the binding.

Next, remove the ski boot from the binding and place it back in. Test with your finger if the screw now aligns with the binding. If the answer is yes, you have achieved perfect forward pressure.

Step 2: AFD pressure

Next, you'll adjust the height of the toe piece, affecting the pressure on the AFD (anti-friction device). The AFD reduces friction between the ski boot sole and the binding, designed to allow easy movement and rotation when needed while securely staying in place during skiing.

To check if the space between the AFD and the sole of the ski boot is correct, use something with a similar thickness to a business card. Insert it between the toe piece of the ski boot and the AFD. The card should have slight friction. Adjust the height of the toe piece with the screw on top of the binding. Turning clockwise lowers the toe piece, and vice versa. 

If the height of the toe piece is correct, repeat step 1 to check if the forward pressure is still good.

Step 3: DIN settings

In the final step, you'll adjust the DIN settings. The DIN is a number indicating how much force a boot needs to release from the binding. The DIN you need depends on your skiing experience, weight, height, age, and sole length.

The Marker Griffon binding has a DIN indicator on both the heel and toe piece, both of which should match your personal DIN. Adjust the indicators using a screwdriver. The screw to adjust the DIN on the heel piece is located on the back of the binding, and on the toe piece, it's on the side of the binding. 

Now, your Marker Griffon ski binding is properly adjusted, and you're ready to hit the slopes! One last piece of advice: check the adjustment of your bindings every ski season. Properly adjusted bindings are essential for safe and enjoyable skiing.