How to Adjust Look Pivot Bindings 

Very little adjustment on pivots maybe 5 mm ?

Or a j1

This is very true

Not at a good ski shop they aren’t.

Can confirm this is true

If the forward pressure indicator looks good and the boot fits into the binding without getting pinched then you’re good to go. If things are off then better to re-mount.

With a pivot its hard to say 100% if this is going to work without a remount. If the posting says 305-320, I am guessing they mounted the skis to ~313mm. If so, there is a good chance the 318mm will fit in there without a re-mount.

Always best to see a shop tech for these sort of things. The sole of your boot could be worn out a bit? Also, if you put downward pressure on the boot does the boot sole make contact?

​@@TheSkiMonster Thank you for the quick repsone! Yes, when I put downward pressure on the boot the boot sole makes contact - but if the pressure is removed from the boot then the sole rises again so that the brakes move up and down. The sole is slightly worn but definitely not half a centimeter. Not sure if I can trust the local shop tech now after such a mounting 😅 So the heel of a boot shouldn't be going up and down in a properly set up Pivot binding and needs to fully press the brake, is that correct? I could then adjust the forward pressure so that the sole presses the brake properly I think?

@Benzknees, , As always its super important to get your bindings adjusted by a certified shop technician. There have been different versions of Pivot toes over the years, so its important to look at the markings on the AFD plate to know what is compatible. In model year 23/24, these gold Pivot 15's have a logo that says "Gripwalk A" This means the toes are compatible with regular adult DIN soles (aka ISO5355) as well as the more prevalent Gripwalk soles found on many boots. You would want to avoid the older WTR soles and also avoid full rubber touring type soles too. Yes you are correct, with a non-adjustable AFD there is no way to fine tune for toe wear so get new toes/heels for your boots if they look questionable.

@@nestserau boot does not need to be engaged for DIN adjustment.

@@TheSkiMonster The Look Technical Manual suggests otherwise. Quote: Boot should always be engaged in binding system when adjusting indicator settings.

@@nestserau you’re right it does say that, but it doesn’t make a difference for DIN. The boot does need to be engaged then released and reengaged to adjust forward pressure.

​@@TheSkiMonster The issue is that sometimes the readings differ with and without a boot engaged. This is the case for both of my Pivot 15 toe pieces for example. Not the case for all bindings, I know, but it happens to other people as well. So I guess that's why they have that note in their manual.

@ngszyba, honestly you should go see a certified binding technician with your skis, bindings, and a boot. They can test the release and make sure things are working correctly. If your forward pressure indicator is stuck, there is likely to be something wrong or broken. Send some pictures to support@theskimonster.com if you are in a pinch

Hi! I have the same issue. The indicator won't move much even when tighten the bindings till barely fit the boot. I have two pairs of Look Pivot and its in both of them. @@TheSkiMonster

Thanks for the video. It has been really educational. I am facing the same issue as well and noticed that adjusting the pressure to the limit actually causes the arm to dig into my boots at a weird angle, unable to fully snap in

@@lukzet1 Could be a few things. Maybe you just need to re-mount your pivots. They do have a small adjustment range when compared to Attack or Griffon. Sometimes the black plastic part above the forward pressure indicator can slide on top of the white forward pressure indicator. When this happens you can usually re-set by swinging the entire heel turn table from the 6 o'clock position out to about 3 and then back to 6 o'clock.

@@alvinteh4831 How much did your boot sole length change from your old boot to your new boot? If you have to slam the adjustment screws you might need a remount.

@grrham, are your bindings brand new? Or do we have a fair amount of days on them? When you say set properly does that mean the forward pressure indicator reads correctly? Maybe the jig slipped and one ski was mounted slightly further apart. Maybe the bindings are old and worn out. Maybe the boot has some wear causing the play. If you need more help you could send us some photos to support@theskimonster.com

@@TheSkiMonster brand new bindings and brand new boots. I think you are right about the jig being uneven. I got both matched with the same amount of side to side play and one is noticeably shorter on the adjustment arms

Your DIN setting is based on height, weight, age, skier ability, and boot sole length in millimeters so we honestly don't have enough info here. You could google a DIN calculator to make a better educated decision. Its always a good idea to get your bindings adjusted and tested by a certified ski shop with a binding testing machine. Ski bindings are designed to keep you on your skis when they should and release you when they should. If you crashed hard and released at a DIN of 9 then the binding is likely doing its job.

Luc never ski raced, graduated UVM in 2021 and has mounted more bindings then days you’ve been alive. And the reason we say those exact words your mocking, liability and legal reasons.