Video tutorial

Curious about how to adjust a Warden ski binding? Watch our video tutorial on adjusting the binding. The Warden binding is used by multiple brands such as Salomon, Atomic, and Armada. Prefer reading about how to adjust the bindings? This article contains all the steps you need.

Step by step: How to adjust a Warden 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 if the forward pressure is correctly set. If the screw protrudes, there is insufficient forward pressure. If the screw is more inward, you have too much forward pressure. Both situations can lead to an unsafe skiing experience, either with the binding releasing too quickly or not releasing at all. The screw should align with the binding. If not, use a screwdriver to adjust it. If the screw protrudes, turn it clockwise; if it is too far in, turn counterclockwise.

Remove the ski boot from the binding and place it back in. Test with your finger to ensure the screw is now aligned with the binding. If the answer is yes, you have achieved perfect forward pressure.

Step 2: AFD pressure

Next, adjust the height of the toe piece, thereby adjusting 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 necessary while securely holding during skiing.

To check if the space between the AFD and the ski boot sole is correct, you need something of similar thickness to a business card. Insert it between the toe piece of the ski boot and the AFD. The card should experience 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 toe piece height is correct, repeat step 1 to ensure forward pressure is still accurate.

Step 3: DIN settings

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

The Warden binding has DIN indicators on 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 at the back of the binding, and the one for the toe piece is on the left side of the binding.

Now, your Warden 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.