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Best Way to Calculate DIN

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GaryFelix1991
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I've had issues with skis ejecting (or not). I'm trying to find the right DIN and recently came across
DIN Calculators online. How accurate are they?
a year ago
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heelfr4cture
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They suggest a 10 din for me ?? Not very accurate since mine are at 7 with the same exact details I'd give to the shop
a year ago
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camtashcroft
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Ski shops are liable if your legs rip off in a crash they aren't going to crank shit, if your pre releasing invest in a screwdriver
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heelfr4cture
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camtashcroftSki shops are liable if your legs rip off in a crash they aren't going to crank shit, if your pre releasing invest in a screwdriver


Could be forward pressure too
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SmokedGouda
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Just keep crashing and see what works. If you're not yardsaling, your not exploring. Dont just listen to the scale. Create one. For example, at what din should I use if I only want to tomahawk 3 times as opposed to 7 times. Good luck soldier. we're counting on it!
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PartyBullshiit
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The charts and calculators are a basic starting point. You can start there and keep turning up if you find you’re still pre releasing.
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Rock_Inhabitant
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A lil unrelated but on my boot it says 288mm, does that mean my boot is size 28.8? Or is it a whole nother formula
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heelfr4cture
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Rock_InhabitantA lil unrelated but on my boot it says 288mm, does that mean my boot is size 28.8? Or is it a whole nother formula


That would be the Boot Sole Length or BSL in mm, and no 288mm wouldnt mean that those boots are 28.8

different brands vary from time to time! for example my FT boots have a 293BSL and size 25.5
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ReturnToMonkey
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Definitely check your forward pressure, it can cause improper releases at the right din. Different bindings have different ways of adjusting that. Also how worn out are your boots where the bindings clamp?
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Slugger66
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It's taken years of trial and error for me. The process repeats itself each time I get a different brand/model binding.

Most aggressive skiers need to go at least 1 din higher than the shop default.

Please don't sue me though.
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GayWolf420
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Idk dude
a year ago
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midwestcoast
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I just plugged in my stuff and it's accurate for me at least. This video shows what a ski shop would do when they're setting up DIN. Easy to look up a DIN chart from a major manufacturer online to doublecheck if your DIN setting is correct. Something the video doesn't address is there's technically a "type III+" skier type that moves you an additional value down the DIN chart, increasing DIN - this would be the "professional" level on the DIN calculator OP posted...


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1087657/How-to-Calculate-the-Release-Setting-for-a-Ski-Binding
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GayWolf420
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Slugger66It's taken years of trial and error for me. The process repeats itself each time I get a different brand/model binding.

Most aggressive skiers need to go at least 1 din higher than the shop default.

Please don't sue me though.


The idea that shops get sued for beaters breaking-off their legs on gear they have no business skiing based-off their height, weight, and skier ability makes me laugh kinda. Its why there's no more local ski shops because rich kids sue them. Pretty insane but it is what it is.

**This post was edited on Feb 21st 2024 at 10:05:11pm
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midwestcoast
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GayWolf420The idea that shops get sued for beaters breaking-off their legs on gear they have no business skiing based-off their height, weight, and skier ability makes me laugh kinda. Its why there's no more local ski shops because rich kids sue them. Pretty insane but it is what it is.

**This post was edited on Feb 21st 2024 at 10:05:11pm


Well, in practice, the shop is supposed to collect skier signatures that release the shop from liability. The language indicates that the shop is to show DIN windows, explain binding function etc... I know this physically doesn't happen 100% of the time, but when you sign a shop-work form, that's what you're signing for.

At the end of the day, the only shops that lose any litigation are the ones who are sloppy with their record keeping and documentation. Insurance is only gonna go after a shop when it's truly "life-altering injury" and their bill is large.

I've been involved in multiple investigations and would happily answer any of y'alls boring/weird/offensive questions if ya got em
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GayWolf420
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midwestcoastWell, in practice, the shop is supposed to collect skier signatures that release the shop from liability. The language indicates that the shop is to show DIN windows, explain binding function etc... I know this physically doesn't happen 100% of the time, but when you sign a shop-work form, that's what you're signing for.

At the end of the day, the only shops that lose any litigation are the ones who are sloppy with their record keeping and documentation. Insurance is only gonna go after a shop when it's truly "life-altering injury" and their bill is large.

I've been involved in multiple investigations and would happily answer any of y'alls boring/weird/offensive questions if ya got em

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
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ReturnToMonkey
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midwestcoastI've been involved in multiple investigations and would happily answer any of y'alls boring/weird/offensive questions if ya got em

Are most of the people who get hurt and try to sue, generally the more entitled bunch?
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midwestcoast
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ReturnToMonkeyAre most of the people who get hurt and try to sue, generally the more entitled bunch?


In my experience, it's generally insurance companies that are taking legal action against a shop, not individuals. Skiing is inherently dangerous, and just because a binding is supposed to release, that doesn't mean it's 100% going to prevent a knee injury or a spiral fracture - and unless the injury is life altering, you'll never hear anything.

Now, skiers skiing other skiers is much more common - we're talking collisions, etc. I'd like to say, they're the more "entitled bunch" you're referring to, but I do empathize with both sides to a lot of these stories I've seen or heard.
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