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Questions about setup

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sapara117
Posts: 5 - Karma: 11

hey guys i was looking for some advise on ski setup...i am 180 lbs have k2 disorderly skis full tilt classics and marker griffon bindings...how does every one set up their din...do you de-tune your edge on your skis...is a 6 flex toung good for me...thanks for all your help!

Jul 28 2011 2:02PM
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.nasty
Posts: 10581 - Karma: 11,150
are you thinking or de-tuning in order to do rails? and for a guy at 180 lbs I'd say a 9-10 DIN depending on how big of jumps/(or cliffs?) you'll be doing.
Jul 28 2011 2:05PM
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stephengillboy
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yea al depends on your ability and what u plan on doing...im 5'11 170lbs and i rock a 12 din...thats just what i prefer though
Jul 29 2011 11:43AM
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SkierX
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If you need to ask how to set your DIN, you should not be setting your own DIN.

Have a shop set it up properly. If you need more retention, you can adjust it upwards slowly.

Your knees and insurance carrier will thank you.
Jul 29 2011 11:53AM
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sapara117
Posts: 5 - Karma: 11
yes in order to do rails...but no i was just trying to get more info i know what i like my din at but was just wonderimg what everyone else perfers...is detunning common or a good idea? or no?
Jul 30 2011 2:05PM
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@tlas
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i like to detune, you'll never catch an edge on a rail, it makes surface swaps easy, and you dont get as many edge cracks. but it sucks for ice.
Jul 30 2011 2:22PM
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[cmyk]
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I detune my skis underfoot quite a bit, and run a two degree base bevel so its less catchy in the tip and tail anyway. plus i usually only tune my edges once a season or so, but i live in Colorado and there isnt much need for razor sharp edges.

as for din i run my heels a little tighter, like 11 twist and 12 heel, just for a little better heel retention when doing nose presses or whatever.

Jul 30 2011 2:27PM
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