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DIN setting
Question for those more savvy than me. I had a post earlier asking about the DIN setting on my skis, and my concern that in my 3 years of skiing, Ive never had my skis 'pop' off. - thus not sure if setting is high enough (or is it low enough? - shows what I know).
Anyway, for a Level 4-5 skier, 5'8", 180 lbs, I think my setting is at 5. Does that sound about right?
input appreciated.
Anyway, for a Level 4-5 skier, 5'8", 180 lbs, I think my setting is at 5. Does that sound about right?
input appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by radtri on -
I'm no ski tech, so I will defer to any expert who wants to join in on this, but I am a 32 year skier. The purpose of the DIN setting is to release the binding only when needed to prevent injury to the skier. Generally speaking, the less-experienced/aggressive the skier, the lower the DIN setting. A beginner or cautious skier is more likely to fall awkwardly and a lower setting allows the binding to release under lower force. An expert ripping high-speed GS turns absolutely does not want her bindings "pre-releasing"--that is, releasing before she really needs them to. Put another way, the setting has to be low enough to release when you need it to, but high enough not to release when you don't want it to. I am guessing that at your level, you are not hucking off of any cliffs or screaming down black slopes at eye-watering speeds (me either, btw). If you are not falling awkwardly and putting undue stress on your knees and other breakable parts, you want your skis to stay attached to your boots!
I am sure you get your skis properly tuned at least once per year. That's a good time to talk to your friendly ski tech about your DIN settings. As you progress as a skier, you will likely want to adjust upward the setting. Let your tech be your guide.
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Permalink Reply by Kup on -
right back at ya. Im jealous, your 24 hours away from skiing the boat, and Im about 24 days away....uggg. I hope to hear from the masses if a DIN of 5 (what mine are set at) seems appropriate........oh, and BTW,.......GO STEELERS!!!!!!
Kup in the burgh
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Permalink Reply by benefresh on -
You can see a binding DIN chart on the internet. The numbers you supplied are not enough on their own as the DIN chart takes the sole length of your boot in to the equation as well. A bigger boot gets a lower DIN setting because of the increased torque of a longer boot. It should only be adjusted by a pro in a shop to make sure it is done correctly.
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