Marker Alpinist Operating Guide

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Touring:

• Rotate the heel unit 180 degrees so that rear pins face backward
• Open toe unit jaws by pressing down on toe lever
• Binding can be run pins forward with only one riser height
• Align boot pin holes with front pins, step down
• Lock the toe by pulling up on the toe lever all the way up through ratcheting clicks 
• Flip heel flap forward if running pins rearward for riser
• brakes

Skiing:

• Rotate heel unit so that rear pins face forward
• brakes
• Align boot pin holes with front pins, step down. Toe lever remains in first position
• Step down to engage rear pins
• Press down on toe lever with ski pole to exit binding

Adjustment:

• Boot sole adjustment of 1.5 cm, use posi drive #3 bit in lowest rear screw. 
• Ensure it is adjusted with zero gap on the pins between the rear of the boot and the heel unit
• Lateral release value is adjustable using posi drive #3 bit on higher rear screw
• Forward release is fixed

Binding Specifics:

• Snow and ice buildup is possible under the toe springs if the bindings are open and skis are on a backpack after touring in wetter snow. Clear this area with ski pole tip and open and closing. Lock then unlock to check if binding is fully clamping the boot.