17.4 MARKER ALPINIST & ALPINIST DEMO - INFORMATION FOR THE SKIER 17.4 - 11 * Upper hiking aid position: to use this position: Turn the heel holder by 180° (locking bolts face backward) and push the hiking aid forward. (17.4 - 11) 17.4 - 12 SKI CHANGE OVER FROM HIKING TO SKIING POSITION * For downhill skiing, always make sure that the adjusting lever (at the front end of the toe) is in the flat skiing position. In order to ensure the release function, the binding should always be in downhill mode (SKI) on descents (17.4 - 12) ! Ensure that the heel holder is turned to the travel position, the locking bolts in the heel holder face forward and the hiking aid is folded backwards. (see: 17.4 - 5) SKI BRAKE: * MARKER offers ski brakes with different widths for the binding models MARKER ALPINIST. These ski brakes should be retrofitted by the specialist dealer. The MARKER ALPINIST DEMO models are fitted with brakes as standard. 17.4 - 13 B A * Changing the brake over from descent to ascent position: Slide the brake lever forward until you feel it lock in place. The brake is engaged by hand by pushing the brake pedal down or by stepping down on the pedal when stepping in. (17.4 - 13) * Changing the brake over from ascent to descent position: To disengage the brake, push the brake lever backward until you feel it lock in place. (17.4 - 14) NOTE: 17.4 - 14 The brake must always be disengaged on descents in order for it to function correctly. It is recommended that you remove the skins from the ski only after disengaging the brake. IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE ! The MARKER ALPINIST / ALPINIST DEMO must be equipped with ski brake and / or safety leash ! In case of disregard the ski can speed downhill after a release and become a hazard for other persons. 17.4 - 15 REMARK: MARKER offers a special PINTECH safety leash. (17.4 - 15) Art. #: L002S1A ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH: * Pass the leash through one of the holes at the front of the toe and secure the leash with a cow-hitch. (17.4 - 15) 147 17.4 MARKER ALPINIST & ALPINIST DEMO - INFORMATION FOR THE SKIER