The toe lever has four positions. I assume the two intermediate positions are made to provide stronger retention in ski mode, but can find little mention of these extra positions online.
The cold snap froze "toe" piece in the mountains. Although pouring hot water fixed it, I nearly died. And above all that still have not reached basic resolution. What should I do previous preparation before I go on skiing next time?
This is the second year I've had the kingpins. Overall I'm not impressed with this binding. I had the toe piece break on me my first year on them. I sent them into Marker who did warranty it for no charge. Shortly after the season began I was touring in the backcountry and the toe piece would not engage. I had to traverse/ski about 300 yards with only one ski on while carrying the other. I would not reccomend this binding for anything.
The Kingpin front lever: That lever is locking the toe piece for walking. e.g. if you are walking, you need a strong hold to the ski, to prevent ski loss. So lever is up, locking the toe. e.g. if you are skiing, you need a side release of the toe in case of falling. So front lever is down, toe piece under spring tension only. Kind Regards
I set the forward pressure with boot in the binding in ski mode, but when in walk mode stepping down doesn’t engage the heel piece or lock the brakes up. Does anyone else have this issue with the binding?
But you got rid of the toe guides in the new model so now it’s a giant pain in the ass. Why would you just remove a feature which, in this video, you call out as a thing that helps you seat the toe correctly. Every other binding of this type has a toe stop/guide.
If you don't have the A.T. type boots but an alpine boot you can use what is called a plate binding. All the major alpine companies make them. Marker atomic Salomon. They are safer but heavier
but you have to step out of skis anyways to remove skins...
no you dont
Nope
The toe lever has four positions. I assume the two intermediate positions are made to provide stronger retention in ski mode, but can find little mention of these extra positions online.
The cold snap froze "toe" piece in the mountains. Although pouring hot water fixed it, I nearly died.
And above all that still have not reached basic resolution. What should I do previous preparation before I go on skiing next time?
Dear Asta, Regarding this issue please contact your local dealer at which you bought the bindings.
Kind regards,
This is the second year I've had the kingpins. Overall I'm not impressed with this binding. I had the toe piece break on me my first year on them. I sent them into Marker who did warranty it for no charge. Shortly after the season began I was touring in the backcountry and the toe piece would not engage. I had to traverse/ski about 300 yards with only one ski on while carrying the other. I would not reccomend this binding for anything.
i guess it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to watch new movies online ?
@Connor Korbin flixportal :)
@Axl Bjorn Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it !
@Connor Korbin You are welcome xD
awesome binding. can you please tell me what is the front lever in walk mode doing ?
zdravkosim It locks the binding so you don't pop out when lifting the ski in walking mode.
The Kingpin front lever:
That lever is locking the toe piece for walking.
e.g. if you are walking, you need a strong hold to the ski, to prevent ski loss. So lever is up, locking the toe.
e.g. if you are skiing, you need a side release of the toe in case of falling. So front lever is down, toe piece under spring tension only. Kind Regards
I set the forward pressure with boot in the binding in ski mode, but when in walk mode stepping down doesn’t engage the heel piece or lock the brakes up. Does anyone else have this issue with the binding?
Do you need to step in harder maybe?
I have the same problem
I have the same issue with the stoppers. Anyone found a solution to the problem?
But you got rid of the toe guides in the new model so now it’s a giant pain in the ass. Why would you just remove a feature which, in this video, you call out as a thing that helps you seat the toe correctly. Every other binding of this type has a toe stop/guide.
There are guides. just more subtle looking
I have these bindings, I have zero issues getting toes to lock in, there is a slight guide there, it works just fine.
Why is crampon only usable in 0-degree mode?
What if I have boots without those metal holes in front where the bindings attach? Do I have to have necessarily this kind of boots? Thanks.
borisbecker541 yes you need the special boots
If you don't have the A.T. type boots but an alpine boot you can use what is called a plate binding. All the major alpine companies make them. Marker atomic Salomon. They are safer but heavier
too complicated , I prefer my step in step out bindings XD