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2.4 BOOT INSPECTION:
Most boots are manufactured in accordance with the ISO 5355 standard
specification for " Alpine " ski boot dimensions, while most alpine
touring boots are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9523 standard
specification for " Alpine Touring " ski boot dimensions. These standards
define the critical shapes at the toe and heel of the boot to help ensure
compatibility with the binding, according to ISO 9462 and ISO 13992.
STANDARD SKI BOOT NORMS:
ISO 5355 Standard Alpine Boot: (2.4 - 1 and 2.4 - 2)
Designed for use with a pair of skis and a standard alpine boot
compatible binding.
Not to be used with a monoski, snowboard or ski board.
ISO 9523 Standard Alpine Touring Boot: (2.4 - 3)
Designed for use with a pair of skis and a standard touring boot
compatible binding, and not a standard alpine boot only compatable
binding.
Not to be used with a monoski, snowboard or ski board.
CHECK THE BOOTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
* If the boot is a Standard Alpine Boot, it will usually be stamped or
marked with the initials " DIN " or " ISO " . If these initials are not on
the boot, contact the boot manufacturer for approp riate procedures
for modifying the boot in order to bring it within standard. If
the boot can be modified so that the resulting boot meets the ISO
standard, it can be used with MARKER bindings.
* Inspect the AFD area on the sole for damage, excessive wear or
foreign material. For " Standard Alpine Boot " the AFD area of the
sole should be smooth and flat.
* Check for excessive wear on any surface where the boot contacts
the binding. The boot sole should not be worn beyond the minimum
dimensions according to the norm. When in doubt, replace the
boot.
* Inspect the boot for proper shell hardness. Although most boots
are made with relatively hard plastics, some older models were
made with low - grade thermoplastic material which can be easily
depressed with a thumbnail. MARKER does not recommend the
use of low - grade thermoplastic boots due to their inconsistent
performance properties. If you determine that the boot is low
- grade thermoplastic, make a note on the workshop form and
inform the customer.
Junior/Child Boot Sole Alpine Norm
* Junior/Children norm boot soles must never be used with adult
boot sole norm bindings.
* The binding model Race Junior 8 designed for use only with Junior
norm boots.
* MARKER's 7.0 and 4.5 will accommodate both adult and junior
boots.
CAUTION !
Any performance or fit modifications of a boot could
affect the function between the boot and binding. The
boots should be inspected to verify that they meet the
Standard Alpine Boot or Standard Alpine Touring Standards.
Mechanical Inspection is recommended after
any such modifications.
CAUTION !
Only ski boots which are in accordance with a valid
norm can be used in combination with a MARKER
binding that is compatible with that Standard Ski Boot
Norm.
IMPORTANT !
It has become increasingly more important to identify
the boot sole type that will be used in the specific boot
to binding system and their compatibility. The Boot Sole
Type used in the boot to binding system should be noted
on the workshop form.
RECORD KEEPING  15.3
CAUTION !
MARKER KINGPIN, KINGPIN DEMO, MWERKS, MARKER
ALPINIST and ALPINIST DEMO ski bindings are compatible
with ski boots in accordance with ISO 9523 with tech
inserts to the Dynafit specification of 29.09.2009.
In addition, some boot manufacturers have developed and
manufactured their own inserts for their touring ski boots
which should be suitable for Pin-Tech bindings. However,
Marker cannot guarantee that these inserts will function
correctly.
NOTE:
K2, Dalbello, Tecnica, Nordica boots that have Alpine
Boot Sole dimensions and tech inserts are compatible
with all Marker bindings.
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