Summer Race Camp Prep | Intro to Binding Lifters + Install Tips

Confused about lift kits? We got you! Brandon takes us through the basics of lifters, what they are, what they do, and how we put a kit together.

For quick reference on what race skis get what bindings (and their corresponding lifter kits):

Atomic Skis - Atomic Bindings
Dynastar Skis - Look Bindings
Fischer Skis - Head/Tyrolia Bindings (or Fischer branded Tyrolia Bindings)
Head Skis - Head/Tyrolia Bindings
Nordica Skis - Marker Bindings
Rossignol Skis - Look Bindings
Stöckli Skis - Atomic Bindings (this can be variable depending on the year)
Volkl Skis - Marker Bindings

00:00 Intro
00:43 What is a lift kit?
02:41 Quick Overview of Each Manufacturers Lift Kits
05:19 Measuring Stock Stack Height
11:22 Install Tips and Things to Be Aware Of!
20:16 Installing the Heel Lifters
23:44 Measuring and Installing Toe Lifters
27:53 Double Check Your Stack Height! Then Check it Again!
28:58 Conclusions