Things to Consider: Binding Delta

The Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro boot and an ATK Crest 10 binding. The binding delta is ~10.5mm.

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Response

Slim

September 18, 2024

The nice thing is that precisely BECAUSE the boot variables add to the binding delta, we are only concerned with the net result.
So, I simply measure that net result: the boot board angle inside the boot, with the boot in the binding.
This way you can compare various bindings (skis) or various boots, or both.
For me, I use it to compare both my lift skis (1 boot) to both my touring skis (with a different boot). My thought is that if I set them all similar, I will have an easier time transitioning. Also, I use the set up I feel most comfortable on as my baseline. Other people might not want the same angle across their set ups. No matter, the measuring stays the same.

I find the easiest way to measure this is by placing the ski on a flat surface, then measuring with a clinometer off the vertical arm of an L-square inserted into the boot, which is clicked into the binding.