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From: hanam@puffin.DEC (The scenery only changes for the lead dog)
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Subject: Re: Solomon...
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Date: Tue, 5-Nov-85 08:17:59 EST
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>I have never liked salomon too much, there were manual adjustments on the
>toes that almost everyone I knew that owned them DIDN'T adjust properly.
>There were no markings for heel position adjustment (Tyrolia has a
>little arrow that must be between 2 marks when the heel forward pressure
>is correct, Marker has marks and as well the older (not sure about M46)
>markers simply would not lock down when incorrect heel pressure adjustments
>were done) Now I am sure that Salomon makes a good binding, there are a lot
>of people using and loving them. I expect a blast from all these people
>for having slighted their favorite harness...
 
>As for adjustment for weight etc, I think that you would be wise to get
>a binding that adjusts somewhere in the middle of the range. My wifes are
>set to the bare minimum to release properly and I think they are still
>a little high. ( I am almost ready to get "lesser" bindings). 

! I find the Solomon very easy to adjust. The toe has only one adjustment
screw as opposed to 2 and even three on onther makes. I currently ski on
Marker, a binding that is next to impossible to adjust without a training
course and proper diagnostic equipment. The heel on Solomon has exactly
the same arrow and marks as mentioned above. 

RE: Lesser binding -- Go to your ski shop and order a lighter spring
and let them install it.

mike