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I forgot to loosen my springs...

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SwagtasticWalrus
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Yeah im dumb I know. They are rossi axiums. Am I ok?
Feb 19 2013 12:13PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Do you mean that you didn't turn down your bindings at the end of your season?

You should be ok, but if you're concerned, go get them torque tested.  I don't think I've ever turned down the DIN on my 916s.
Feb 19 2013 12:40PM
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stupendous-man
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I would say yes... if I weren't a member I would never have though I needed to turn down the din at the end of the season. Just think of all the skiers who don't touch their skis between April and December, yet they ski fine year after year.
Feb 19 2013 12:47PM
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DeRizzo
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Your supposed to turn your din down at the end of the season? FUCK
Feb 19 2013 1:09PM
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SamtheEagle
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ya seriously? since when? I havent turned my dins down for 20 years
Feb 19 2013 1:26PM
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7springsprod
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You dont have to, but a spring that has a high tension for an extended period of time without actually doing anything can affect it's performance. Think of it like a rubber band. Stretch one for a couple months and come back and see how it feels.
Feb 19 2013 1:39PM
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maximiliaan
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never turned down my din in 3 years... they are still ok
Feb 19 2013 1:42PM
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SamtheEagle
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ya thats what i figures but based off my experiances i am going to say it is not a significant amount of wear
Feb 19 2013 1:48PM
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7springsprod
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It really isnt. I personally dont touch my bindings or prepare them for off season or anything, and my px-12s are getting ready for their 4th season next season! Sucks it ended so early for me. /:
Feb 19 2013 2:43PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Alright thanks guys. Im now not concerned. /thread.
Feb 19 2013 4:40PM
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LC.
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Massive myth (proven).
Feb 19 2013 4:55PM
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Stickity
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wut
Feb 19 2013 5:33PM
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Session
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It's a myth that loosening your din does anything beneficial. The spring is designed to be within the operating range of the binding. Loosening it does nothing appreciable to effect the life or function of the binding.
Feb 19 2013 6:07PM
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