Video tutorial

Curious about how to adjust a Marker rail binding? Watch our video tutorial on adjusting the binding. The Marker rail binding can be found on many skis from brands like Völkl, Nordica, and Blizzard. Prefer reading how to adjust the binding? This article covers all the steps you need.

Step by step: How to adjust a Marker rail binding

Step 1: Setting the binding to the correct boot size

We start by adjusting the binding to match the correct ski boot size. The size of your ski boot is located at the heel and is expressed in millimeters.

At the toe and heel piece, you'll find a small lever on the side of the binding. Open the lever and slide the toe piece first and then the heel piece until the size indicator matches your ski boot size. Once done, ensure the levers are closed, and place your boot in the binding.

Step 2: Correct forward pressure

With the boot in the binding, we'll check forward pressure to ensure the binding releases only when necessary.

On the heel piece, on the opposite side of the lever, you'll find an indicator. The binding is correctly set if you see a black line in the white window. If you don't see a black line, adjust the position of the heel piece, and possibly the toe piece, until the black line is visible. This means that the size indicator may not always precisely match your ski boot size.

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 rail binding has a DIN indicator on both the heel and toe pieces, 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 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.