Hagan CORE Operating Guide

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Touring:

  • Rotate rear pins 180 degrees (pins face rearward)
  • Open toe unit jaws by pressing down on toe lever
  • 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 magnetic risers forward as needed for climbing aides
  • Press down on front brake to lock it up for touring

Skiing:

  • Rotate rear pins 180 degrees (pins face rearward)
  • Open toe unit jaws by pressing down on toe lever
  • Align boot pin holes with front pins, step down
  • Step down to engage rear pins
  • Press down on toe lever with ski pole to exit binding

Adjustment:

  • Boot length adjustment is changed with #2 phillips driver on lowest screw in the rear of heel unit
  • Ensure 4mm gap between rear of boot and heel unit
  • Adjust lateral release with #3 posi drive in the upper screw on the rear of heel unit
  • Adjust forward release with #2 phillips screw in top of heel unit under risers

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

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