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CMF
Posts: 1918 - Karma: 16
im supposed to be riding at about a DIN of 6, but i got a REALLY good deal on salomon STH16s. the problem is the lowest DIN setting on them is 9. is that okay or is it too risky?
Nov 2 2007 8:23PM
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JuliusJ
Posts: 3778 - Karma: 2,106
i'd probably say thats a little too high. im not totally sure though. how much do you weigh?
Nov 3 2007 12:32AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
Height weight?
skis?
what terrain?

What bindings are you currently in?
Nov 3 2007 12:34AM
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breckfreeskier
Posts: 1541 - Karma: 22
we need more details, ie. weight, what you ski, type of skier,
Nov 3 2007 12:34AM
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solitaryman
Posts: 3578 - Karma: 123
go for it, it will only be a life long injury but hey a good deal is a good deal y'know!
Nov 3 2007 2:34AM
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[~_~]
Posts: 20239 - Karma: 1,273
According to the shop chart, Jon Olsson's din should be at 9.

riiiiiiight...
Nov 3 2007 2:55AM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,026
yeah buy em and sell em on here and get different ones
Nov 3 2007 1:36PM
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wils.
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 48
sth12 are and you wont mix up because your skis wont comme of when they need to if its 3+ higher
Nov 3 2007 2:27PM
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Capurnicus
Posts: 9947 - Karma: 1,886

How tall are you how much do you weigh and how do you ski?

Unless you're 100 pounds, don't ski hard at all, and 4'3'', you should be set to ride a 9

i'm 130 5'7'' and i roll on a 10

Nov 3 2007 2:30PM
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wils.
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 48
im 115  5`7 and ride a 6
Nov 3 2007 2:33PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
I hope so. I'm pretty similar in size/weight with him, but don't ride a 10...
Nov 3 2007 2:39PM
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holyDINOSAURS
Posts: 7038 - Karma: 639
depends how aggressive you are too, im 5'8, 145 and run a 10.
Nov 3 2007 2:40PM
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edd1e
Posts: 679 - Karma: 16
riding with a din thats too high is dangerous. Jon Olsson does ride with a din of 19, but everyone has seen the shit he can do so its not really worth comparison... Buy the 16s if it is a truely awesome deal, pass the deal onto another NSer and get the sth12 or another binding.
Nov 3 2007 3:28PM
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