Piste, beginner
- The height written down (cm)
- 175
- The style adjustment (cm)
- -15
Shorter turns more easily.
See the boardsWinter
The length, from the figures written down. The setting, from the technician.
The length table, the binding matrix and the mondo sizes, all on one page.
Before you choose
The board length, from the height written down
Length is not guessed from height: you start there and adjust for style. Below are the figures we work with.
Piste, advanced
- The height written down (cm)
- 175
- The style adjustment (cm)
- -5
It holds better at speed.
See the boardsAll-mountain
- The height written down (cm)
- 175
- The style adjustment (cm)
- 0
The length straight from the height, with no adjustment.
See the boardsFreeride, deep snow
- The height written down (cm)
- 175
- The style adjustment (cm)
- +8
Longer floats better.
See the boardsWrite in the settings where the rule comes from, and the worked-out length will show up.
Weight changes the sum more than height does: we take it into account at the fitting.
In stock, by length
Fitting your boots
Which binding fits which boot sole
The sole standard is written on the boot, next to the size. The verdicts below are the ones we tried ourselves.
| Sole standard | Piste binding | Adjustable binding | Touring binding | Child binding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 5355, alpine ski | fits | fits | fits | ||
| GripWalk | fits, on the GripWalk setting | fits | |||
| ISO 9523, touring boot | fits, on the touring setting | fits | |||
| Rubberised walking sole | fits, if the binding says so | fits | |||
| Sole worn past the written limit | does not fit | does not fit | does not fit | does not fit |
The final fit is checked by the technician with your boot in hand; an empty cell means we have not tried that combination, not that it does not work.
Setting the binding
The release range printed on the binding
Every binding has a range printed on it. Below are the ranges of the bindings in stock, so you can see whether yours falls inside.
We do not work out the release setting and we will not. The technician decides it, from the maker’s table, from your weight, height, age, sole length and style. Here we only write the range printed on the binding.
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Child binding Children, up to their first fast days.Minimum0,75 Maximum4,5 See the bindings
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Junior binding Juniors and light adults.Minimum2 Maximum7 See the bindings
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Piste binding Most piste skiers.Minimum3 Maximum11 See the bindings
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Freeride binding Heavy or aggressive skiers.Minimum6 Maximum14 See the bindings
The drawn scale 0 – 14
The setting is done in the shop, with the boot in the binding, and written on the service slip.
Boot size
Which boot size to take, from your foot length
Measure your foot on a sheet of paper, in the evening, with the sock you ski in.
| Foot length (mm) | Mondo | EU | UK | Last width | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245–249 | 24,5 | 38½ | 5½ | 98–100 mm | |
| 255–259 | 25,5 | 40 | 6½ | 98–102 mm | |
| 265–269 | 26,5 | 41½ | 7½ | 100–102 mm | |
| 275–279 | 27,5 | 43 | 8½ | 100–104 mm | |
| 285–289 | 28,5 | 44½ | 9½ | 102–104 mm | |
| 295–299 | 29,5 | 45½ | 11 | 102–106 mm |
Mondo is your foot length in centimetres, not a shoe size. Between two sizes the technician takes the smaller one and works the liner.
From soft to stiff, step by step
A boot that is too stiff tires your legs before lunch.
- 60–80 Soft Beginners and short days See the boots
- 85–100 Medium Piste, most days the right one for most people See the boots
- 100–120 Stiff Speed and short turns See the boots
- over 120 Race Training and competition See the boots
The flex number is not standardised between brands: 100 at one brand is not 100 at another. Go by the fitting in the shop.
How to dress, layer by layer
The cold on the chairlift is not fixed with a thicker jacket.
- 01 Base layer Merino wool or synthetic, against the skin. What not to wear: Cotton: it gets wet and stays wet all day. Shop now
- 02 The middle layer Fleece or a thin down layer that holds warm air. What not to wear: Two thick jumpers: they no longer fit inside the jacket. Shop now
- 03 The outer layer A jacket and trousers that keep water out and let vapour out. What not to wear: A waterproof coat with no vent zips. Shop now
The rule that counts is the one on the item’s label; here we write what usually applies.
When to buy and when to ski
The best size and the best price do not come in the same month.
PeriodMarch to April
- The lowest prices
- Rare sizes go first
- Fittings with no queue
PeriodJune to August
- Board servicing with no wait
- Pre-orders for the new collection
- We store your boards
PeriodOctober to November
- Full stock, every size
- Settings with no queue
- The first wax included
PeriodDecember to February
- Day rentals
- Quick edge repairs
- Boot size swaps
The periods are the ones in our shop; in a late-snow year they move too.
The length worked out
From the height and the adjustment written down.
Set in the shop
Written on the service slip.
Sizes in stock
What you see on the site is on the shelf.
Size swap
On boots not worn on snow.
Frequently asked questions
The questions about sizing and fit we get most often, answered once, in writing.
Is your question missing? Write to us and we will add it to the list.
Which length do I take at my height?
We start from your height and adjust for style, with the figures written in the table on this page. The adjustment can be negative: a beginner takes shorter. Weight changes the sum more than height does, so we take that at the fitting too.
Will the bindings fit my boots?
It depends on the sole standard, written on the boot next to the size. In the table on this page we write what we tried ourselves, standard by standard. Empty cells are the combinations we have not tried, not the ones that do not work.
Will you tell me my release setting?
No, and we will not give it from the website. The setting is decided by the technician from the maker’s table, from your weight, height, age, sole length and style. On this page we only write the range printed on each binding.
Who sets them for me?
We do, in the shop, with the boot in the binding. The setting goes on the service slip, with the value and the date.
Which boot size do I take?
Measure your foot on a sheet of paper, in the evening, with the sock you ski in, and compare with the table. Between two sizes, take the smaller one: the liner can be worked, the shell cannot.
Can I have a business invoice?
Yes, with a tax number. For clubs and ski schools write to us and we will send a quote.
After the purchase
Servicing, settings and size swaps
We set the bindings ourselves, in the shop, and write it on the service slip. We swap sizes on boots not worn on snow. A board already mounted and skied cannot be returned as new.
Keep the service slip: it carries the release setting and the date it was done.
- Set with your boot in hand In the shop, written on the service slip.
- Size swap For boots not worn on snow.
- A written warranty The term is the one in the maker’s certificate.
New stock and fresh snow
One email when the new collection arrives or the summer workshop opens.