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in compliance with current international standards.
• Ask your qualified retailer to explain how you should use and maintain your ski/bindings/boots
system. It is important that any adjustment to the ski/binding/boot system be carried out by a
qualified retailer, who has the necessary tools and technical expertise.
• Check that your clothing (trousers, pants, etc.), or any other equipment, does not interfere with the
operation of the binding and the brake.
• Although we are sure LOOK ski bindings deliver excellent performance, skiing is a sport that comprises
a certain degree of risk.
When you are skiing in deep snow, the brake may not be as efficient for stopping the ski if it is released.
Any inappropriate use of the binding or modification to the components of the binding or the ski brake
increases the risk of the ski/binding/boot system not working correctly.
All LOOK combinations of bindings, lifters and plates are designed and built to comply with existing
standards, including the efficiency of the "stop ski" ski brake and the level of extraction resistance
of the screws used.
The use of double lifters or an inappropriate lifter (excessive height, for example) may have a negative
effect on the performance of the bindings and brakes, as certain products may be incompatible. En
effet, certains produits peuvent ne pas être compatibles entre eux.
It is the responsibility of the retailer who fits the bindings to check the compatibility of the products
and to check that the products, once assembled, operate as intended from a safety point of view.
Fitting and adjustment:
Your LOOK bindings are designed to provide you with maximum protection and performance.
Fitting and adjustment should only be done by a qualified retailer with the technical expertise to
correctly fit and adjust the ski/binding/boot system.
We advise you not to modify the settings made by the qualified retailer.
Release values:
The release value setting depends on various criteria, such as the weight, height and age of the skier,
their level of skill and the length of the boot sole.
Incorrect adjustment may have serious consequences on how the bindings work.
To check release torque values, we strongly recommend using suitable measurement equipment
(refer to ISO 11110).
We recommend that you do not set binding release values yourself and always have a qualified
retailer do this.
Discretionary settings:
The settings indicators comply with international standards. Although these guidelines may be
inappropriate for some types of competitive skiing or competition training we believe them to provide
an effective compromise between the release and retention needs of most recreational skiers.
Following these guidelines may help reduce the risk of injuries resulting from improper indicator
setting selection (we remind you that "DUAL" or "AW" bindings can only be used with a certain type
of ski boots as specified in this guide). However skiing is inherently risky. Injuries may result from a
simple fall, colliding with an object or many other factors. Many injuries are unrelated to the function
of the release system.
Furthermore, even a properly adjusted ski/binding/boot system cannot protect the skier in all situations.
Difficulties with release or retention may be unrelated to indicator settings. They can result from your
skiing style, an incompatibility between your boots and bindings and wear and tear or damage to the
release system. Make sure you clearly describe your situation to the qualified retailer and authorise
any recommended inspection or repairs before pursuing your activity.
If you are dissatisfied with the indicator settings for your normal skier classification, you may consider
changing your skier classification, choosing skier type classifications that are different for twist and
forward lean, or requesting discretionary indicator settings that are higher or lower than the normal range.
Lower settings increase the risk of inadvertent binding release in order to ensure increased releasability
in the event of a fall.
WARNING:
Higher settings correspond to a decrease in releasability in event of a fall, to reduce the risk of
inadvertent binding release.
Although a qualified retailer can help you to choose your settings, the final decision on your indicator
settings is yours and yours alone.