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SkiBigmou
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My local shop won't set my DIN higher than 8. I know that this is what is recommended for my size and everything, but i didn't buy these bindings so i could ski them at 8. So my question is, Can i adjust them myself? What do i have to know to do it myself?

14 years ago
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imajew
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they base that on your details, height, weight, ability. If you think if should be higher, its your risk.

Its really easy to adjust, just a screwdriver in either end.
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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I don't think they take into account ability. Not bragging but i'm not a shitty skier.

I know that, but i keep hearing of forward pressure and how its probably more important than DIN, and have no idea how to adjust it or what to adjust it to.

14 years ago
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Rockhound
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if you dont know what you are doing, dont fuck with your bindings, not even din, especially din, especially if you are too brain dead to know how to turn a screwdriver
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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Cool, I'm still gonna "fuck with my bindings" as i'm not gonna ski a binding that goes to 16 at 8. Pointless. Yeah, i might have to use a butter knife, i know how to turn one of those..
14 years ago
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Rockhound
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i ski a binding that goes to 18 at 9... they are just better bindings. din=/=dicklength
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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I don't want my bindings to pre release on top of some of the lines im skiing. It wouldn't end well.
14 years ago
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Caucasian_Asian
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This^^
14 years ago
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Caucasian_Asian
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and this^^^
14 years ago
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Caucasian_Asian
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and this^^ prove that you're an idiot or a troll.
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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Actually i aint a troll. If forward pressure is already set i can just adjust the din right? Don't call me an idiot, im trying to get some info thats all.
14 years ago
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Bloc_chain
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you have no idea what you are doing obviously, do not touch your bindings
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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As i said before fuckster, ima do it anyways.

14 years ago
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onenerdykid
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DIN is a standardized measurement system... Why would you think to change your DIN simply because your binding goes higher? If you don't know what your DIN should be you should not be messing with your binding. The reason no one on here will say anything different is because of the HUGE liability involved with US recommending a DIN setting other than what a certified ski shop has set them at.
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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I've heard from other shops and from the company that makes the binding that i should be skiing them at 9.5 to 10
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onenerdykid
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Your DIN is a result of your skier type, boot sole length, height, weight, and age. All other things being constant, if you give the shop a different skier type, your DIN will be different. Now, if a shop has incorrectly set your DIN, that is a different story and you should take your set up to another shop.
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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Skier type 3 plus (although i put 3 on the form thinking 3 was the highest, so this might be why i think its low), boot sole: 349mm, 6'0, 212 pounds, 23 years old.
14 years ago
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onenerdykid
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Changing from a 3 to a 3+ will most certainly change your DIN, but only a certified Marker dealer can tell you what to do.

But, you have said that your BSL is 349mm... With all things staying constant, as your BSL gets bigger your DIN goes down (it's physics). And with a boot that large, your DIN will go down but it's where it should be if a certified shop set it correctly.

Plus, 2 of the same model of binding can test out differently.. It's weird but it can happen. This could be why your shop (who has tested the binding) says one thing and Marker USA (who has not tested your specific binding) says another.
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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Thanks for the help! +k
14 years ago
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I.B
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You sir are an idiot.

My shop sets my din for my weight/hieght. then i usually make +1-2/-1-2 din ajustments where i see fit.

You could have a din 40 race binding and have it set at 8, just because you're din goes up to a certian number, doesn't mean you should have it there
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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Fuck off shitster. What you said you do, make +1+2/-1-2 ADJUSTMENTS (learn how to spell before calling people an idiot) is all i want to do. Maybe set my DIN to 9 or 10. It's not like i'm looking to put them at 16 fuck raper.
14 years ago
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I.B
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Haha, sorry my grammar isn't the best today.

Well then do it. No one is stopping you, but maybe you should ski them first and see how they are.
I know where my DIN is, you obviously don't. What if your din setting is 6? or 4?

lolol
14 years ago
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SkiBigmou
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I've skied at 8 before. They released to easily. I know my DIN is recomended to be at 8, but i want it higher than that.
14 years ago
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Unsweetened
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I dont understand why everyone is hating on this kid who is just tryin to get some advice. Shops set DIN based on height, age, ski level all because of liability and standards set within the industry. This has no bearing on how a skier actually likes their bindings set. Some like em releasing as the physics suggest, others like em to hold on till their knees give.

I personally like em to hold on cause I trust my skiing ability more than the safety mechanism of the binding.

SKIBIGMOU, my man....So sorry people on here think that they are masters of the trade and that adjusting your din is a "HUGE liability" ..what a joke..

anywho...You can adjust the DIN on the dukes simply by pulling out a large Phillips Screw Driver(with large grooves that is) You dont want to strip the screws with small heads.

To lower the toe piece DIN, look to the left hand side of your toe piece, you should see a horizontally placed screw...go ahead and turn this guy right to crank em up and left for down. Be careful not to overturn.

Same goes for the heel piece. This screw is found on top the dildo, excuse my slang. you will find it tho, its where you place your poles to pop out for lunch.

You should also know that it is good to 'Detune' your bindings for the off seasons...bring the DINS down each summer to relieve the strains on the springs within your bindings. This should help ensure the life of the guys.

Some people are truly sour salty fellers. Too bad people arent more circular and less square round these parts. Cheers mate!
11 years ago
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.squirrely.
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UnsweetenedI dont understand why everyone is hating on this kid who is just tryin to get some advice. Shops set DIN based on height, age, ski level all because of liability and standards set within the industry. This has no bearing on how a skier actually likes their bindings set. Some like em releasing as the physics suggest, others like em to hold on till their knees give.

I personally like em to hold on cause I trust my skiing ability more than the safety mechanism of the binding.

SKIBIGMOU, my man....So sorry people on here think that they are masters of the trade and that adjusting your din is a "HUGE liability" ..what a joke..

anywho...You can adjust the DIN on the dukes simply by pulling out a large Phillips Screw Driver(with large grooves that is) You dont want to strip the screws with small heads.

To lower the toe piece DIN, look to the left hand side of your toe piece, you should see a horizontally placed screw...go ahead and turn this guy right to crank em up and left for down. Be careful not to overturn.

Same goes for the heel piece. This screw is found on top the dildo, excuse my slang. you will find it tho, its where you place your poles to pop out for lunch.

You should also know that it is good to 'Detune' your bindings for the off seasons...bring the DINS down each summer to relieve the strains on the springs within your bindings. This should help ensure the life of the guys.

Some people are truly sour salty fellers. Too bad people arent more circular and less square round these parts. Cheers mate!


thread is from 3 years ago homie
11 years ago
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slayaa
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SkiBigmouCool, I'm still gonna "fuck with my bindings" as i'm not gonna ski a binding that goes to 16 at 8. Pointless. Yeah, i might have to use a butter knife, i know how to turn one of those..


Not pointless... They probably set it there for a reason and nobody on this thread knows more details about you than the guy that set your bindings up. If you actually notice that you start releasing early, go to the shop and HAVE THEM adjust it. It's for your own sake :)
11 years ago
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slayaa
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gogglegapslazerNot pointless... They probably set it there for a reason and nobody on this thread knows more details about you than the guy that set your bindings up. If you actually notice that you start releasing early, go to the shop and HAVE THEM adjust it. It's for your own sake :)


Lol nvm, I'm sure u got this sorted out...
11 years ago
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slayaa
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gogglegapslazerNot pointless... They probably set it there for a reason and nobody on this thread knows more details about you than the guy that set your bindings up. If you actually notice that you start releasing early, go to the shop and HAVE THEM adjust it. It's for your own sake :)


Lol nvm, I'm sure u got this sorted out...
11 years ago
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Casey
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Everyone gets so high any mighty when talking about DIN. If one of my ski buddies asked me how to tighten his din i'd be like, "its that screw head there, try not to die..."

But on NS everyone gets all uppity like if you have a question about bindings you must be the worst skier on earth. Yeah he's probably trying to tighten his din to 16 so he can go into the back country with no avy gear by himself and trigger an avalanche that takes out the beginner lift on skiers with disabilities day. Lighten up people.
11 years ago
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mckayrichards
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Ski shops just set your din to whats recommended for you. its all just liability. just make sure the toe piece and heel piece are on the same number.
11 years ago
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