CAST Ski Bindings User Manual

CAST Ski Bindings

Product Specifications

• Model: CAST Touring Bindings
• Compatibility: ISO 5355 (Alpine), ISO 23223 (GW), ISO 9523 (Touring)

Product Usage Instructions

• Your CAST bindings are designed for maximum protection and performance.
• Only a qualified retailer with technical expertise should handle fitting and adjustment of the ski/binding/boot system. Avoid modifying settings made by the retailer.
• The release value setting is crucial and depends on factors like weight, height, age, skill level, and boot sole length.
• Incorrect adjustment can impact binding functionality. Use suitable measurement tools to check release torque values following ISO 11110.
• Always have a qualified retailer set release values.
• The settings indicators meet international standards, offering a balance between release and retention requirements for most recreational skiing.
• Higher settings reduce releasability in falls to prevent accidental releases.
• While a retailer can assist in choosing settings, the final decision rests with the user.

Please take the time to carefully read the instructions and warnings in this guide before using this product.

A word from CAST

• Congratulations on choosing CAST ski bindings.
• You have chosen a high-quality, advanced technology product developed under freestyle/freeskiing conditions to bring you maximum satisfaction.
• Your CAST bindings have been designed to release ski from boot in every direction, while staying fixed to the ski when you are in full control.
• Yet, no matter how advanced, no ski/binding/boot system will protect you in every situation.
• Skiing, like all sports, comprises a certain degree of risk that everyone must recognize and accept.

WARNING

• We cannot guarantee that your boot/binding system will release under all circumstances. It is impossible to predict every situation where a release will occur.
• Consequently, we cannot offer an absolute guarantee of safety.
• Inappropriate use of the binding increases the risk of non-release or inadvertent release.
• Any change to binding components, to the ski brake or to the interface system is strongly discouraged and triggers an exclusion from warranty cover.
• Never touch bindings with bare hands, if possible, also not when opening in “awkward positions” (also when opening them in forced positions), as the risk of pinching or crushing fingers can have serious consequences due to the force of the opening and closing mechanisms.
• High forces can occur when opening and closing, especially at the heel.
• Assembly and adjustment should be carried out by a specialist dealer who has the necessary tools and technical information.

IMPORTANT

• Recent ski boots come with markings based on logos and letters used to determine which standards and which types of bindings the ski boots are compatible with, thereby ensuring the desired level of safety and performance.
• Please refer to table in Fig. 11 & 12 to determine which ISO standard AFD and ISO boot type your CAST bindings are compatible with.
• We recommend that skiers ask a qualified retailer or our consumer relations department for more information and to identify which ski boots are compatible with their CAST bindings.
• When there are no specific markings on the bindings (i.e. on old bindings), it is very important to get information from a qualified retailer or from our consumer relations department.

CAST Warranty

• For all information on the warranty cover applicable to the product, flash the QR code at the end of the booklet or on our website at https://casttouring.com/pages/warranty to get the relevant information or send your request to our customer service warranty@casttouring.com

Important recommendations

• Correct fitting, precise adjustment and regular servicing by a qualified retailer, and a ski boot in good condition, are all vital preconditions for the effective operation of your CAST ski/bindings/boots system. The ski binding mechanisms are designed to operate correctly with boots and skis that respect current international standards.
• Ask your qualified retailer to explain how you should use and maintain your ski/bindings/boots system. Any adjustment to the ski/binding/boot system must be carried out by a qualified retailer who has the necessary tools and technical expertise.
• Check that your clothing (trousers, pants, etc.), or any other equipment, does not interfere with the operation of the binding and the brake.
• Although we are sure CAST ski bindings deliver excellent performance, skiing is a sport that comprises a certain degree of risk.

When skiing on steep powder trails the ski brake may not be able to adequately stop the ski. Any inappropriate use of the binding or modification to the components of the binding or the ski brake increases the risk of the ski/binding/boot system not working correctly. All CAST combinations of bindings, lifters and plates are designed and built to comply with existing standards, including the efficiency of the “stop ski” ski brake and the level of extraction resistance of the screws used. The use of double lifters or an inappropriate lifter (excessive height, for example) may harm the performance of the bindings and brakes, as certain products may be incompatible. It is the responsibility of the retailer who fits the bindings to check the compatibility of the products and to check that the products, once assembled, operate as intended from a safety point of view.

Fitting and adjustment

• Your CAST bindings are designed to provide you with maximum protection and performance.
• Fitting and adjustment should only be done by a qualified retailer with the technical expertise to correctly fit and adjust ski/binding/boot system.
• We advise you not to modify the settings made by the qualified retailer.

Release values

• The release value setting depends on various criteria, such as the weight, height and age of the skier, their level of skill and the length of the boot sole.
• Incorrect adjustment may have serious consequences on how the bindings work.
• To check release torque values, we strongly recommend using suitable measurement equipment (refer to ISO 11110). We recommend that you do not set binding release values yourself and always have a qualified retailer do this.

Discretionary settings

• The settings indicators comply with international standards. Although these guidelines may be inappropriate for some types of competitive skiing or competition training, we believe them to provide an effective compromise between the release and retention needs of most recreational skiers.
• Following these guidelines may help reduce the risk of injuries resulting from improper indicator setting selection. However, skiing is inherently risky. Injuries may result from a simple fall, colliding with an object or many other factors. Many injuries are unrelated to the function of the release system.
• Furthermore, even a properly adjusted ski/binding/boot system cannot protect the skier in all situations. Difficulties with release or retention may be unrelated to indicator settings. They can result from your skiing style, an incompatibility between your boots and bindings and wear and tear or damage to the release system. Make sure you clearly describe your situation to the qualified retailer and authorize any recommended inspection or repairs before pursuing your activity.
• If you are dissatisfied with the indicator settings for your normal skier classification, you may consider changing your skier classification, choosing skier type classifications that are different for twist and forward lean, or requesting discretionary indicator settings that are higher or lower than the normal range.
• Lower settings increase the risk of inadvertent binding release in order to ensure increased releasability in the event of a fall.

WARNING
Higher settings correspond to a decrease in releasability in event of a fall, to reduce the risk of inadvertent binding release. Although a qualified retailer can help you to choose your settings, the final decision on your indicator settings is yours and yours alone.

Binding use instructions

• Since ski/binding/boot systems respond to forces from the lower leg, it is important that all boot buckles are securely fastened while skiing.
• Before stepping into the binding, make sure your boots are free of snow or dirt.

ALPINE (Downhill) MODE

• Stepping in (Fig. 1):
• Make sure the heel cup of your binding is open, with the heel lever in the low position. Place the toe of your boot under the toe piece. Place the heel of your boot on the heel cup treadle and step in firmly.
• Stepping-out (Fig. 2):
• Put your ski pole on the heel lever and push firmly while lifting your foot.

CHANGING BETWEEN ALPINE AND TECH TOES (No Tools Required)
Removing the Alpine and Tech Toe

• Using your thumb, push the lock button down (Fig. 3 & 5) and using the opposite hand, slide the toe towards the tail of the ski (Fig. 4 & 6).

Attaching the Alpine and Tech Toe

• Place the front flanges of the toe piece down into the middle opening of the base plate and slide the toe towards the tip of the ski (Fig. 4 & 6) until the lock button (Fig. 3 & 5) engages.

TOURING (Uphill) MODE

• Lock Brake (Fig. 9):
• Unfold the Brake Retainer to cover the brake heel pad. Firmly press down on the brake retainer while pulling up on the brake.
• Unlock Brake (Fig. 10):
• Brake needs to be unlocked before downhill use. Squeeze the brake ends inward and release to unlock the brake retainer. Fold the brake retainer forward out of the way.
• Stepping-in (Fig. 7):
• Place the toe of your boot over the tech toe so that the tech pins align with the tech insert holes. Slowly step down. Once the toe is engaged, lightly pull up onthe plastic lock arm to the first or second position.
• Stepping-out (Fig. 8):
• Push down on the plastic lock arm to release the tech toe.
• Visit https://casttouring.com/pages/tutorials for more detailed instructions.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance will help your bindings to function properly:

• Before the start of the ski season, and at least every 30 days of skiing, have your bindings checked by a qualified retailer.
• Before use, always inspect the white plastic AFD (Antifriction Device) under the base of the foot for wear or damage. If it is worn or damaged, get it replaced by a qualified retailer.
• Check that the brakes operate freely.
• Use soapy water to clean your ski bindings. Do not use solvents, hot water or a water jet.

Preventive maintenance

• If you carry your skis on the roof of your car, cover the bindings with a binding cover or a ski bag to avoid excessive exposure to dirt and salt on the road. However, do not leave your skis in a ski bag for extended periods of time.
• Store your ski equipment in a dry and heated location overnight to avoid any ice build-up.
• Excessive wear of the soles of your boots will have an adverse effect on the operation of your bindings. Avoid walking in your ski boots on rough ground.
• If there appears to be a problem with your ski bindings, ask your qualified retailer.

CONTACT

• GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
• 340 DC LANE
• DRIGGS, ID 83422
• https://casttouring.com/pages/user-guide

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