How high should the DIN be on my skis?

Question

I am 5 9, 130 pounds and i'm doing some amateur freestyle. nothing huge, 360s grabs some rails. how high should the DIN be on my bindings? i'm asking this b/c i popped right out of them 3 times in one day where i landed perfectly after a jump and i injured myself.

Answer 1

pre-releasing on impact isn't that uncommon. I been skiing for years at a DIN setting of 9 when the charts tell me 6.5. I'm your size but a bit shorter. The smart thing to do is get the shop to set the chart DIN, the decide for yourself if you want to risk upping the number. I have been hurt more on pre-release accidents than any fall. just crank the s***w a bit at a time till the ski stopping popping off in those situations.

Answer 2

Folow the DIN settings from the charts.  @0  YA the charts and  bindings were not as good as they are now.  If you are releaseing on landing and feel they should have been secure, it's time for a binding check. They may be worn out.  Some bindings will last for years and thousands of cycles, others seem to last 2 seasons and 100's of cycles.  Take them into a shop and have them inspected and tested for compliance.  When you ski and land hard, momentum alone will put more torque on the binding, this will cause a release that may be unexpected.   Which way are you releasing and what brand and how old is the binding?  

I suspect that the bindings are either worn out or you may have had some debris or snow under the boot.   Let us know what happens.

Answer 3

you should probably go with a 6-6.5 but its better to see a professional so they can give you the best estimate where your DIN should be set at

Answer 4

Do not set your own DIN! When you go to the ski area ask the pro shop to do them for you. They usually will do it for free. I always have my gear checked before I hit the slopes, and tip generously for the advice.

If you own your gear you should always have your gear tuned by a reputable shop at the beginning of your season.

Talk to the folks who tune and adjust your skis, they are usually very skilled skiiers themselves and no exactly the best way to adjust your gear to suit your needs and keep you safe.

Answer 5

it seems you are a talented skiier and I dont know what your dins are at now. to find what your official din setting should be go to www.dinsetting.com. in the meantime I recommend a 6.5

hope this helps

Answer 6

If they're popping off, the DIN might be the problem, or it might not be.  Jumping (landing) can be hard on equipment.  You might have damaged your bindings in some other way.  Take them to your shop, ask the tech there to look them over, do a binding safety check FIRST, then if that is clear have them tighten your DIN a step.  Remember, there are times you will want your skis to pop off, so don't crank them too high, and don't do it yourself.  Be safe!