hanam@puffin.DEC (The scenery only changes for the lead dog) (11/05/85)
>I have never liked salomon too much, there were manual adjustments on the >toes that almost everyone I knew that owned them DIDN'T adjust properly. >There were no markings for heel position adjustment (Tyrolia has a >little arrow that must be between 2 marks when the heel forward pressure >is correct, Marker has marks and as well the older (not sure about M46) >markers simply would not lock down when incorrect heel pressure adjustments >were done) Now I am sure that Salomon makes a good binding, there are a lot >of people using and loving them. I expect a blast from all these people >for having slighted their favorite harness... >As for adjustment for weight etc, I think that you would be wise to get >a binding that adjusts somewhere in the middle of the range. My wifes are >set to the bare minimum to release properly and I think they are still >a little high. ( I am almost ready to get "lesser" bindings). ! I find the Solomon very easy to adjust. The toe has only one adjustment screw as opposed to 2 and even three on onther makes. I currently ski on Marker, a binding that is next to impossible to adjust without a training course and proper diagnostic equipment. The heel on Solomon has exactly the same arrow and marks as mentioned above. RE: Lesser binding -- Go to your ski shop and order a lighter spring and let them install it. mike