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Willows
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Yet again my local ski shop disappoints..

They could not guide me with what my DIN-setting should be so what do you guys think.

150lbs(68kg)

All-mountain

fairly aggressive

advanced

I don't know what other info you might want..

My DIN is set at 6, but I don't really trust the release when buttering and what not..
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Sep 23 2015 3:10PM
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tomPietrowski
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Who mounted the skis? If a shop mounts they can work out your din. If they can't they should not be mounting.
Sep 23 2015 3:24PM
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Willows
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tomPietrowskiWho mounted the skis? If a shop mounts they can work out your din. If they can't they should not be mounting.


They did at the shop.. but they didn't really go into setting up the din... The guys at my local shop are not exactly "pros"... They are useless and don't really know shit.. They also said that my infamous' had rocker for better performance in powder... The standard in Denmark, or at least where I live, is super low..
Sep 23 2015 4:07PM
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tomPietrowski
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WillowsThey did at the shop.. but they didn't really go into setting up the din... The guys at my local shop are not exactly "pros"... They are useless and don't really know shit.. They also said that my infamous' had rocker for better performance in powder... The standard in Denmark, or at least where I live, is super low..


Did they take your info and set the dins? If so then what is it your worried about? Most shops won't show customers how to set things themselves as that can lead to big problems if the customer adjusts things wrong.

And technically the rocker on that ski will help wit fresh snow so although they may not be a full on park shop I would give them a little slack.
Sep 23 2015 4:12PM
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Willows
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tomPietrowskiDid they take your info and set the dins?


They did not
Sep 23 2015 4:27PM
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tomPietrowski
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WillowsThey did not


Really? They mounted skis but have them to you completly unset? That sounds unlikely but could maybe be correct. What din are the toes and heels set to?
Sep 23 2015 4:29PM
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Willows
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I know I sound a little harsh.. They sell all kinds of skis, but I did talk to the "freestyle expert". anyway all that ranting was unnecessary I know.. What would you set the din at (it's a Marker griffon binding btw)
Sep 23 2015 4:33PM
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tomPietrowski
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WillowsI know I sound a little harsh.. They sell all kinds of skis, but I did talk to the "freestyle expert". anyway all that ranting was unnecessary I know.. What would you set the din at (it's a Marker griffon binding btw)


Well you have not given all the info we need but even if you had don't just try to set the din.

If you are not sure they set the din you can't be sure the forward pressure or afd height is correct. If these too are off even the correct din may mean the bindings release inconsistently.

Take them to a shop and just have tem set everything for you. Remember to take a boot with you.
Sep 23 2015 4:36PM
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Willows
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tomPietrowskiReally? They mounted skis but have them to you completly unset? That sounds unlikely but could maybe be correct. What din are the toes and heels set to?


He set them both at a 6
Sep 23 2015 4:37PM
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Willows
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tomPietrowskiWell you have not given all the info we need but even if you had don't just try to set the din.

If you are not sure they set the din you can't be sure the forward pressure or afd height is correct. If these too are off even the correct din may mean the bindings release inconsistently.

Take them to a shop and just have tem set everything for you. Remember to take a boot with you.


They did not ask me about any of those things. I will go as soon as possible.
Sep 23 2015 4:39PM
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tomPietrowski
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WillowsHe set them both at a 6


So they did set them? Are you worried that is too low or somthing?
Sep 23 2015 4:40PM
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Willows
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tomPietrowskiSo they did set them? Are you worried that is too low or somthing?


Problem is he just set them without any info. I'm not sure what is usual protocol..
Sep 23 2015 4:42PM
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tomPietrowski
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WillowsProblem is he just set them without any info. I'm not sure what is usual protocol..


Yeah if he did not take your weight it's odd. He can work out your height obviously by looking at you and he would have the bsl from the boot.

If your worried just go back to the shop and chat to the guys.
Sep 23 2015 4:48PM
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Willows
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tomPietrowskiYeah if he did not take your weight it's odd. He can work out your height obviously by looking at you and he would have the bsl from the boot.

If your worried just go back to the shop and chat to the guys.


Yeah okay:) thanks man!
Sep 23 2015 4:50PM
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tomPietrowski
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WillowsYeah okay:) thanks man!


No worries. Sorry I can't just say set them to this but with bindings you really want to be sure they are set correctly and I would hate for you to wreck yourself on my internet advice.
Sep 23 2015 4:51PM
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Grateful4snow
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these are a couple DIN calculators online, if u know ur info...... donno if this will help

http://www.dinsetting.com/

http://www.mechanicsofsport.com/skiing/equipment/bindings/din-calculator.html

and also a DIN setting chart
Sep 23 2015 4:52PM
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Willows
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With my info it said 7.. I don't know I will check with the guys at my shop
Sep 23 2015 5:00PM
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