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What should I set my DIN at??

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JoshHotz
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I just had a ski accident the other week, trying some new skis. I had my DIN set at 8 and got taken out from behind one ski released one didn't it got twisted and the guy was on top of me sliding down the hill. Im heading out to whistler tommorow and I'm nervous that I have my twins set at 8, i dont want to get hurt again and my knee isn't 100% strong yet.

Im 16, weigh 120 pounds, ski on rossi ghettos 174, boot sole is 308. I am an intermediate/advanced park rider.
I have lowered them to seven. Jsut wanted some of your guyss input

thanks
Mar 8 2008 5:57PM
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jriley
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put it at like 16
Mar 8 2008 6:03PM
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T_orageskiier
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should be fine at 7 if u don't feel comfortable put it at 6.5 and if its popping off to much just change it on the hill
Mar 8 2008 6:06PM
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KeithB.
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How tall are you?

Mar 8 2008 6:07PM
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B.Snow
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bingo
Mar 8 2008 6:09PM
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dave44
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6.5 - 7 should be good for you, but I shan't take responsibility if you get injured.

And just a personal comment here (which I really shoudn't make), but 120 is kinda light for a 16 year old.

Mar 8 2008 6:10PM
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juanborlando
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Mar 8 2008 6:14PM
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JoshHotz
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Lol, i'm light I know. im 170cm tall around 5'8
Mar 8 2008 6:26PM
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hoodSlayer
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i'm 140 lbs and put the DIN at 9 so I guess 6.5 or 7...getting taken out by someone doesn't happen all that often though so if the DIN you have right now has been working I would just leave it.
Mar 8 2008 6:29PM
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KeithB.
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5.5 is what the binding chart recomends, but that is very conservative. I would put them at 6-7. Bindings can wear over time and become easier or harder to release, so it might not be a bad idea to have them tested on a ASTM machine. This will show the amount of force needed to release and how it coincides with the din number.
Mar 8 2008 6:53PM
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Avifarer
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i'm 16 and 125 :s
Mar 8 2008 6:57PM
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JoshHotz
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They are brand new scratch 140 axial 2's
Mar 8 2008 7:22PM
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.oz.
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im the same age and weight as you and i got my DIN at 7... my skis pop out when i need them to but stay on if its just like a small to medium sized crash.
Mar 8 2008 7:23PM
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JoshHotz
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Thanks man, it sucks to get hurt just before a big trip, i didn't know if i was going to be able to ski!
Mar 8 2008 7:47PM
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bobs
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Just out of curiosity, if your only 120, why did you buy the 140's?
Mar 8 2008 7:49PM
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JoshHotz
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I break my bindings alot, these have metal where i nede it. plus when i sit on my tails to get speed, the wind in my eyes isn't the only penetration i feel
Mar 8 2008 7:54PM
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bigolrig
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27.5.
Mar 8 2008 8:53PM
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Line0777
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all the way up
Mar 8 2008 8:55PM
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canudoa9
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yea i agree
Mar 8 2008 9:36PM
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123ski
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don't worry, my brother is like 5'10" and 125 lbs or something. He is 15.
And there is no way I am going to tell you what to put your DIN at because I don't want to take the responsibility.
Mar 8 2008 9:56PM
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Crack.
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this might be a dumb question but how do you change ur DIN I can't figure it out
Mar 8 2008 9:59PM
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Silence
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Seriously if you don't know, then you shouldn't be touching them.
- don't do it yourself; take your skis to a shop.
Mar 8 2008 10:12PM
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123ski
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AGREED
Mar 8 2008 10:22PM
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bobs
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they make 120 ti's that'll poke you in the butt and release better
Mar 8 2008 10:37PM
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ski_ENDUB
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DON'T LISTEN TO ANYONE FROM NS ABOUT ADJUSTING YOUR BINDINGS, TAKE THEM TO A SHOP.
Mar 8 2008 11:25PM
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ZavierV
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either listen to this guy or just leave 'em where they were.


also, i like to do something called not falling. it works well especially when my din is at 10 (178 sticks/6'2"/160/27.5boot).
Mar 8 2008 11:40PM
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-Nick-
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put them on the highest setting possible... unless your not man enough
Mar 8 2008 11:48PM
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Silence
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I agree and disagree with that..

There are people on this site that actually KNOW what they are talking about, and are certified. - I don't see an issue in offering advice PROVIDED there is the knowledge to match it.

People giving binding adjustment advice when they are in no position to do so are irresponsible as they may indirectly cause an accident if something happens to the skier as a result of taking that advice.
Mar 9 2008 12:08AM
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ski_ENDUB
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^ for sure, i just see so many people giving wrong advice on here that talking to a certified tech in person is the safest way to go to avoid injuries.
Mar 9 2008 12:42AM
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C.J.
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come on now, this isn't rocket science. How hard is it to tell the kid where the screw to turn is, and how to read the dial?
Mar 9 2008 12:54AM
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Silence
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Obviously..
Mar 9 2008 1:08AM
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Silence
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It's not difficult.

It always depends on the type of bindings you have...
But for the sake of a response, GENERALLY:

If you look at the toepiece of your binding and theres a massive screw at the front - that would be used to change the DIN. Screw anticlockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten

On the heelpiece there will be a similar screw - this is a bit different without knowing what bindings you have - but one screw will be for adjusting the DIN and there may also be another one for forward pressure - this entirely depends on what bindings you have.

Then there is the issue of WHAT to set them at..and there is no point speculating on that unless certain information is known such as your height, weight, BSL, ability, age and type of binding.

Dont just crank them up because you came out trying a nose butter..Often the DIN isn't the issue. Which is why you should take them to a shop if there is a binding problem - either that, or make a thread with every bit of information that is needed and you will likely get some good help (amongst a shitload of responses from people that have no idea, and who will tell you set your DIN way too high therefore probably contributing to your potentially destroyed ACL)
Mar 9 2008 1:15AM
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Crack.
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thank you I am not going to do it but it's a good peice of information to know

Mar 9 2008 11:02AM
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Crack.
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actually i don't know i am 5'0 and about 95 lbs. I am intermidiate and mostly ski park. I am also 14. What do you think Silence?

Mar 9 2008 12:08PM
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brenker
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nothing above 8
Mar 9 2008 2:48PM
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Tucks
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Dude it sounds like your prerelese is off. You binding my be pre loaded
Mar 9 2008 3:01PM
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Silence
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Type of binding and BSL
Mar 9 2008 3:59PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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Generrally if you ski agressively then divide your weight by twenty at that is a good din...so 120 like 6-7, but if it is popping out alot then make it a bit more...

Mar 9 2008 4:31PM
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Silence
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And what if you are relatively short with small feet?
Mar 9 2008 4:42PM
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Crack.
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head sl75, I know there not good but it's my first year with my own skis and I am still learning whats good and whats not

and I don't know what bsl is :(
Mar 9 2008 4:43PM
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987321654hgfd
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boot sole length
Mar 9 2008 5:03PM
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Silence
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Should be written on the side of the boot near the heel - something like 305mm
Mar 9 2008 5:04PM
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chazz.
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So im gonna sort of thread jack here *sorry* but i know what my din is supposed to be at and ride it there, but im interested as to waht some people will recommend and see if it matches with what i currently ride. So, im 6'2", 160lbs, type 3 skier, 325mm bsl, type 1.5/2 park rider, still trying a lot of new things, value my ACL. any inputs???? and dont give me crap for having p18s, i got a good deal on them...
Mar 9 2008 5:10PM
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Crack.
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294mm
Mar 9 2008 5:13PM
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Silence
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I don't have a tyrolia chart here but according to Rossi & Salomon charts as a level 2 you would be 3.5, as a level 3 skier you would be 4.5

Charts don't generally vary much at all, but you should obviously work off the chart for the binding in question..
Mar 9 2008 6:00PM
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Crack.
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i dont think  I am a level 3 skier so maybe 4 but i have a question. should the DIN on the nose peice and heel peice match?
Mar 9 2008 6:41PM
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comeatmebro
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i am not positive, so don't listen to me. but i am pretty sure they should or else you will fuck your knee. mine do.
Mar 9 2008 6:46PM
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Clifford996
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truth
Mar 9 2008 6:49PM
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Silence
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for you, yes.
Mar 10 2008 12:56AM
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westbeach23
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PUT IT AT 8 IF YOU DONT WANNA POP OUTTA UR BINDINGS WHEN JIBBIN OR JUMPIN.
Mar 10 2008 12:02PM
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quattro179
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bout 10

i don't get why people make this sound like rocket science
Mar 10 2008 1:22PM
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