rental inspection procedure - Rossignol

VISUAL INSPECTION
The boot/binding system may not operate correctly with boots that do not comply
with international standard, ISO 5355. The technician is responsible for visual
inspection of the boot before assembly and adjustment.
BOOTS
Visually inspect BOTH BOOTS for the following:
A. Conformity to ISO sole dimensions: *
1. Ramped area under the toe.
2. The glide area (where the AFD contacts the
boot) is flat and clean.
3. The boot can operate the brake.
4. Inspect that boot/binding interfaces have
the correct shape (not modified, excessively
worn, damaged or distorted). If in doubt,
compare the boot sole in question to a boot
sole that has the correct shape.
5. The toe and heel height projections of the
boot are correct.
B. Flat sole (sight down the sole to detect warpage).
C. Excessive wear of the sole.
D. Boot/binding interfaces are not excessively worn,
damaged, or have mold flashing.
E. Hard shell material.
Boots that have a milky look and can
be permanently indented with a
fingernail are unacceptable. These are
commonly referred to as low-grade
thermoplast boots and will fail a clean
versus lubricated test.
If the boots fail any of these inspections, it
should be replaced. If the boot is questionable in any
of the preceding five inspections, you should perform a
clean versus lubricated test.
Note: Under no circumstances should the surface of
AFD’s be modified. This includes any method of canting
that modifies the boot to binding interface. Use a canting
method that does not affect the performance of the ski
boot/binding system.
Important note on boot modification: Virtually all
traditional alpine ski boots sold today are certified by their
manufacturers to conform to ISO standard 5355, which
prescribes dimensions, materials and other specifications
that are necessary for boot-binding compatibility. Look
for a reference to ISO on the sole. When a technician
modifies a boot by beveling or shimming, it is the shop’s
responsibility to assure that the modified boot still complies
with the standard. Boot and binding manufacturers are not
responsible for any modifications. Use of a non-standard
boot can have adverse affects on the performance and
safety of the ski-boot-binding system.
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