How to Transition from Skinning to Skiing Like a Pro Here’s a simple step-by-step process to make your transitions smooth and efficient. You’ll repeat these steps for both skis, working from your boots to your bindings, and finally to your skins. Switch Your Boots to Ski Mode: Adjust your boots from walk mode to ski mode and tighten the buckles. Set Your Bindings to Ski Mode: Push the toe piece down to switch from skin mode to ski mode, then flip up the heel piece. Step into the binding. Remove