Video tutorial

Curious about how to adjust a Shift touring binding? Watch our video tutorial on adjusting the binding. The Shift touring binding is used by multiple brands such as Salomon, Atomic, and Armada. Furthermore, the binding is available with a DIN value of 10 and 13. Prefer reading how to adjust your bindings? This article covers all the steps you need.

Step by step: How to adjust a Shift touring 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. At the back of the binding, you'll find the metal part serving as an indicator. The metal indicator should be flush with the raised portion at the recess. Adjust the indicator screw with a screwdriver. Is the forward pressure correctly adjusted? Remove the boot and place it back in the binding to check the forward pressure again. Note: the indicator should not be too deep into the binding.

Step 2: AFD pressure

Now, we adjust the height of the Anti-Friction Device, abbreviated as AFD. It's essential to first check if the toe of the boot is correctly secured in the toe piece. Do this by pulling the boot backward to ensure it's not stuck.

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. On the side of the AFD, there's a screw to adjust the height. Raise or lower the AFD until the card has slight friction.

Remove the boot and place it again to check the AFD. Don't forget to recheck the forward pressure.

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 Shift touring 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. On top of the heel piece, you'll find a screw to set the DIN. On the toe piece, you'll find this screw at the front of the binding.  

Now, your Shift touring binding is properly adjusted, and you're ready for your next adventure! One last piece of advice: check the adjustment of your bindings every ski season. Properly adjusted bindings are essential for safe and enjoyable skiing.