Ok So I've got Skis... Now What?

Now comes one of the most important safety devices in modern skiing - the binding.
The binding is the clamping mechanism that fixes the ski to your boot. Originally this was a very simple design that simply kept your anchored to the ski, wherever you went, it followed. This is no longer the case. Modern bindings are an essential part of staying safe whilst skiing, and when set properly can prevent all manner of potentially serious injuries. Most modern bindings release in two places, one at the front of the boot, and one at the rear. These are adjusted by DIN figures, which we'll talk about in a minute.
The toe release normally looks like a small pair of wings, and allows the boot to come out of the binding by twisting (pivoting around the ankle). The release at the rear, by contrast works vertically, allowing your heel to lift out of the binding if you should fall forward.
These releases, as I mentioned, are controlled by DIN numbers. This is an international standard for the amount of force the binding will accept before release. It is EXTREMELY important that this is set by somebody who is trained to do so. Not having your DIN set by qualified technicians can make the difference between a broken ankle/shin or just a bit of a nasty fall. We're not trying to scare anybody here, we just want you to be safe!

In a very similar manner to skis, and boots, there are all manner of bindings on the market from all manner of manufacturers. Two Seasons carries Salomon and Marker bindings. Both of these companies carry a wide range, and we have something suitable for pretty much every skier. Again, feel free to drop in and see us in person or by phone if you've got any questions!