©2009 G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc.
0901217 Rev C
3.
Release Value Adjustment
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The G3 Onyx binding has two release modes
:
lateral twisting (M
z
), and forward falling (M
y
). Your G3
ONYX binding has a lateral twist (M
z
) release setting
scale from 6-12, and a forward falling (M
y
) release
setting scale from 5-10. Please choose an appropriate
value using the selection of release values chart
provided in the following section (In accordance with
ISO 11088/ ASTM F939).
3.1.
Setting of Lateral (Mz) Release
•
NOTE The heel tour mode lever must be in ski
mode in order to set Mz release.
•
M
z
(twisting) DIN adjustment is located on the main
heel body, above the boot length adjustment screw.
Using a Pozidrive #3 screwdriver, turn adjuster clock-
wise to increase release setting, and counter clock-
wise to decrease setting.
3.2.
Setting of Forward Falling (My) Release
•
My (forward falling) DIN adjustment is located on the
upper part of the heel. Using a Pozidrive #3, turn
adjuster clock-wise to increase release setting, and
counter clock-wise to decrease setting.
4.
Selection of Release Setting Values
(ISO 11088/ ASTM F939)
4.1.
Determination of Skier Type
•
It is the responsibility of the skier to determine his/her
skier-type classification as defined in Table 1
Table 1 – Determination of Skier-type
Classification
Skiers that do
not meet the
descriptions of
either
1 or 3
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Cautious skiing on
smooth slopes of
gentle to moderate
pitch
Fast skiing on
slopes of moderate
to steep pitch.
Skiers who designate
themselves as Type 1
receive lower than
average release settings.
This corresponds to an
increased risk of
inadvertent binding
release in a fall.
This type also applies to
entry level skiers
uncertain of their skill
level.
Skiers who designate
themselves as Type 2
receive average release
settings appropriate for
most recreational skiing.
Skiers who designate
themselves as Type 3
receive higher than
average release settings.
This corresponds to
decreased capacity for
release in a fall, in order
to gain a decreased risk
of inadvertent binding
release.
•
Skiers 10 years of age or older of any type who desire
a higher or lower setting than the setting of their skier
type according to Table 1, may do so in the following
cases:
•
Skiers who have satisfactory experience with lower
settings regarding these recommend-dations may
request setting based on their experience.
•
Skiers who have satisfactory experience without
inadvertent releases may request a setting up to 15%
lower than that recommended in Table 2
•
Skiers having certain characteristics, such as neutral
skiing technique, defensive attitude, high degree of
control, etc. may request a setting of 15% lower than
that recommended in Table 2.
•
Skiers who have experienced inadvertent releases
may request a setting up to 15% higher than that
recommended in Table 2.
•
Skiers may request settings that are different for
lateral twist and forward lean.
•
If a skier selects a different skier type for forward lean,
record the choice with a (/) separating the two types,
in the order lateral twist/forward lean (LT/FL)
•
If a skier selects discretionary settings lower than
those derived from Type 1, record this selection with a
(-) symbol. For example Type 1-
•
If a skier selects discretionary settings higher than
those derived from Type 3, record this selection with a
(+) symbol. For example Type 3+
4.2.
Selection of Release Settings
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Locate the skier’s weight (mass) and height in the
appropriate column in Table 2. If weight and height are
not on the same line, select the line closest to the top
of the table.
•
Adjustment for skier type (see 4.1):
For a
Type 1
skier, stay on the line and use that
skier code.
For a
Type 2
skier, move down the table one skier
code.
For a
Type 3
skier, move down the table two skier
codes.
If the skier is age 9 and younger, or 50 and older,
move up the table one skier code.
•
If separate lateral twist (M
z
) and forward lean (M
y
) skier
types were selected, repeat the selection of release
settings above for the second skier type, recored the
resulting codes in the order LT/FL.
4.3.
Release Value Determination
•
Locate the release value at the intersection of the
skier code row and the appropriate boot sole length. If
there is a blank box, move left or right to the in same
row to the next value.
•
Note that release values selected using this
practice may not be appropriate for circumstances
in which:
the skier carries an object that significantly
increases the skier’s effective body weight,
the skier grasps or in some manner controls an
object such as a sled, or the skier encounters
exceptional snow or terrain
conditions not commonly found on developed ski
slopes.
•
Release torque values outside the recommendations
of this practice may increase the risk of injury to the
skier. However, skiers who are informed of this
potential risk may request such settings and have
them provided, subject to the guidelines and
limitations specified in this document.
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These values refer to recommended release torque for
initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent
readjustment of the binding during routine
maintenance or following a suspected malfunction.
However, these values are not intended to apply to
the condition of the equipment at any time after it is
put into use.
5.
Checks and Functional Tests
•
Upon completing installation and setting of the
binding, the following inspection and functional checks
should be performed:
•
boot center mark is aligned with the ski center mark
•
toe piece with the heel piece alignment by installing a
boot in the binding, and checking that the binding heel
pins are aligned with the boot insert.
•
heel location by checking gap between boot and
binding.
•
both lateral twisting (M
z
), and forward falling (M
y
)
adjustments on both bindings are set to the correct
value.
•
lateral release travel by hitting the heel of the boot to
displace it several mm and ensure that the binding
returns to center quickly and smoothly.
•
heel pins do not interfere with the boot when the
binding is in tour mode, and that the heel can easily be
engaged and disengaged from tour mode.
•
toe positioning screws are tightened to the correct
torque
•
verify release values with a binding test device. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for Dynafit®
compatible bindings.
6.
Troubleshooting
•
If the lateral release (M
z
) is not symmetrical, check the
following:
worn boot inserts
toe piece alignment with the heel. Check by
installing boot in toe and checking that binding heel
pins are aligned with boot heel insert. Test with
multiple boots to ensure that boot heel and toe
inserts are correctly aligned in boot.
dirt contamination or excessive wear of binding
components, in particular the toe pins or heel pins.
heel location by checking gap between boot and
binding. Refer to section 2.6.
7.
Instructions to Customer
•
Explain the operation and features of the binding. In
particular:
Switch from ski to tour mode
Correct operation of heel lifts
Use of toe tour mode lock
•
Explain the importance of regular maintenance and
performance checks. The binding should be kept free
of dirt and other contamination and that at the
beginning of each season, and/or after 60days of
skiing, G3 Onyx bindings be checked by an authorized
G3 dealer and have the release setting recalibrated
•
Explain that the binding release values are set to the
customers personalized settings. Tell the customer
the setting values selected, and where the setting
adjustments are located.
•
Explain the importance of having the binding adjusted
correctly for boot sole length.
•
Provide the customer with the retail box and include all
instruction manuals.
•
If the customer experiences any problems or issues
with the boot, binding or ski, they should contact an
authorized G3 dealer.
8.
Warranty
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For complete warranty information, please visit:
http://www.genuineguidegear.com/service/g3-product-warranty
9.
Additional Information
•
The G3 website
www.genuineguidegear.com
has the
most current information regarding all G3 products.
Please go to the website to find any recent updates
and additional information on how to use the product.
