12.1 RELEASE VALUE SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT CAUTION ! The release value selection and adjustment has to be done very accurately to care for the skier´s safety. As a MARKER certified technician you are required to keep accurate and complete records of all work performed on any MARKER binding. 15.3 TYPE III SKIERS: * Ski aggressively. * Normally ski at higher speeds. * Prefer steeper and more challenging terrain. * Favor higher than average release / retention settings. * Skiers who designate themselves Type 3 accept a narrower margin of release in order to gain a wider margin of retention. DETERMINE THE RELEASE VALUE: BASIC PROCEDURE: * First record all essential skier information: * Skiers will classify themselves as skier Type I, II or III. * Determine the exact release value with the tables and examples on the following pages. * Adjust the release value at the binding. SKIER CLASSIFICATION: The following descriptions should enable skiers to classify themselves and their skier type in accordance with ISO 11088. Keep in mind that the type of skier classification has nothing in common with the skier's ability. For example, many advanced skiers who have a smooth skiing style may be correctly classified as a Type II skier. This classification is not recommended for skiers with a weight of 21 kg or less (code A - C). In this case classify the skier to Type 2. SPECIAL CASES: * Skiers who desire release / retention settings lower than Type I may designate themselves » I - « Type » I - «: move up the table one skier code. * Skiers who desire release / retention settings higher than Type III may designate themselves » III + « Type » III + «: move down the table three skier codes * Skiers may select skier type designations that are different for twist and forward pressure. In such cases the selection shall be indicated by a slash separating twist and forward lean selections respectively. TYPE I SKIERS: * Ski conservatively. * Prefer slower speeds. * Prefer smooth slopes of gentle to moderate pitch. * Favor lower than average release / retention settings. * Skiers who designate themselves Type I skiers accept a narrower margin of retention in order to gain a wider margin of release. * Entry - level skiers uncertain of their classification should be classified as a Type I skier. TYPE II SKIERS: * Ski moderately. * Prefer a variety of speeds. * Ski on varied terrain, including „most difficult " . * Are skiers who do not meet the descriptions of either Type I or Type III. 79 12.1 ADJUSTMENTS