Does Binding DIN Number matter if you're below the max?

Two things:
-The DIN range is the range the bindings meet DIN/ISO certifications for release at. If your DIN falls in the range, the bindings are certified to release correctly according to those standards.
-Generally, higher DIN bindings get better components but this is a tendency, not a rule. For example When you step up from a Pivot 12 to a 15 you get a stronger all-metal toe piece, and likewise if you upgrade from a Marker Griffon to a Jester a lot of plastic parts get swapped out for magnesium ones. I'm not sure about those Tyrolia bindings in particular, looks like a different toe piece?

If it were me, I'd get the Protector Attack because I've used Attack toe pieces before without too many issues, but hey, I've never used other Tyrolia bindings so maybe they're fine too, maybe not, maybe someone else can comment on that

IsaacNW82Two things:
-The DIN range is the range the bindings meet DIN/ISO certifications for release at. If your DIN falls in the range, the bindings are certified to release correctly according to those standards.
-Generally, higher DIN bindings get better components but this is a tendency, not a rule. For example When you step up from a Pivot 12 to a 15 you get a stronger all-metal toe piece, and likewise if you upgrade from a Marker Griffon to a Jester a lot of plastic parts get swapped out for magnesium ones. I'm not sure about those Tyrolia bindings in particular, looks like a different toe piece?

If it were me, I'd get the Protector Attack because I've used Attack toe pieces before without too many issues, but hey, I've never used other Tyrolia bindings so maybe they're fine too, maybe not, maybe someone else can comment on that

This. If the components and materials are the same, no need to spend extra for a DIN you won’t need

Sometimes you have to get deeper into the stats though. With Attacks and Strives (I think?) The 11 din variants have a different ramp angle geared toward beginner and intermediate skiers, they also have different heel pieces but I doubt that effects release very much.

I'm going to try to call Head Tyrolia customer service and see if I can get a better answer on this one, will post here any differences if there are materials or different ramp angle etc

One way i like think about it is finding a din range where i fall right in the middle. If you’re on the low end - the springs aren’t doing much and on the opposite end of the spectrum you don’t want to be at the max end so the springs are not under crazy tension. DIN definitely matters generally speaking though. i’ve learned from experience that if too tight you’ll blow your knee out…

I called two Tyrolia dealer shops near me, the second was a little more knowledgeable, and said they seem to be pretty identical to each other. Tyrolia's website lists that they do both have the same stand height at 33.5mm, but the Protector PR 13 is 25 grams heavier than the Protector PR 11, which seems pretty damn negligible to me, which is a good thing in this case lol. I would imagine that the 25 gram difference comes from the springs being heavier in the 13 model versus the 11. Still pondering whether or not I'll go for the 11 or the 13 though, its not that big of a price difference between the two all things considered, so might as well go for the upgrade. Caveman brain say bigger number better in ski world! :B

The 13s have metal toe wings, the 11 has plastic wings, so theoretically the wings are more durable/impact resistant and won’t crack as the plastic begins to age.

SkinonI don't really know how to properly word this question, but if you don't need the max DIN setting for a certain binding, does it matter which model you get? For example, I am looking at getting one of the Tyrolia Protector bindings and am choosing between the Protector PR 11 and the Protector PR 13. For my height weight and skier type, my Din is about 7. Would there be any benefit of getting the PR 13 over the PR 11? Are better quality materials used generally in "higher" din bindings or does it really only affect the maximum din setting available?

Just make sure you have some margin, that's all. Don't get DIN 11 bindings and then set them at 11.

As you see the 11 has a rectangle around it indicating you are pushing the binding to its limit at 11. DIN 10 and below is absolutely fine.

**This post was edited on Nov 30th 2023 at 4:54:23am