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Is my DIN to high?

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Ar6*Steeze
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I am 5'9 130 pounds and the guy at my shop said that my DIN on the chart came out to 8. is that to high?
Oct 24 2009 11:31AM
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DR.SHRED
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haha im 5 3 110lbs my din was put at 7
Oct 24 2009 11:36AM
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B-runge
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ur shop knows better than 90% of the kids on ns.
you spelled too* wrong.
Oct 24 2009 11:41AM
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Rachy
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Considering most of the kids on here think that at least 12 is necessary... probably not. It depends a lot on what you are doing. I'm 5'7 and 110 and my race skis were set to 7 cause losing both meant end of race. My park skis are set at 6 which is still on the high side for my size and park.

Think of it this way, if you fall, its always better for your skis to come off. In regards to jumps, the worst injuries I see are when peoples skis dont come off. Ive seen plenty of amazing skiers lose their skis and do the traditional skate bail. Way better on bigger jumps.

8 could be a tad high, but I don't know your skill level. Chances are your shop was right in setting it at 8. Just don't listen to anyone who tells you that you need a din of 12+ to be a good skier.
Oct 24 2009 11:49AM
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eli112233
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im 5'11 135 lbs, and they put it at 5...so depends if i start poppin out then i'll crank dat to like 8
Oct 24 2009 12:07PM
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no_steeze
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im 6ft 160 and i ride at 12, its skiing type and how easily you want your skis to come off

if you're not sure, trust your shop, if they keep popping off or they never come off, adjust accordingly
Oct 24 2009 12:16PM
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Rachy
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correction, pipe are set to 6, park are set to 5.

I like to eject when I hit boxes wrong... Ive seen kids with their din set way too high and hit a box or rail totally wrong and just watch their legs get so twisted.... cringe.

Pipe... I'm more worried about my neck than my skis ejecting.
Oct 24 2009 12:23PM
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jibjunkie
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5'11 120 and the shop set me at 4 then again they are turntables but still to the op those sound high
Oct 24 2009 1:31PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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bsl has a huge factor
Oct 24 2009 1:38PM
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Dustin.
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It's also dependent on the size of your boot, so that could be a factor too.

The chart puts me at a DIN of 10, and I'm 6 foot 185.  This works pretty well for me for pow/big mountain/cliffs etc.  I always tell them I'm a skier type of III instead of III+ when mounting park skis, because they will set them at 8.5 instead and I like that extra leeway in the park.  My knees are valuable.
Oct 24 2009 1:41PM
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doGelyst
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Yep. the 3 factors for binding adjustment are Height, Weight, and boot sole length (BSL) I normally specify tupe 3 skier as well, and just leave them at what the shop sets them. With Look/Rossi bindings, I've never had my skis release when I did not want them to, or in a small fall. Always better to be on the lower side than the higher....popped off ski > toasted knee.....obviously.

To to OP....whats your boot sole length?
Oct 24 2009 1:49PM
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Fischer-Addicted
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Honestly, it all depends on your level of skiing mixed in with your weight and height. if your a really dedicated park skier at that height and weight then id say yeah 8's too high. but if you like to rip up all aspects of the mountain and lean more towards the advanced/expert side of the spectrum, then 8s probably about right for you. just one mans opinion though
Oct 24 2009 2:11PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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you have a small bsl for a dude your size.
Oct 26 2009 3:33PM
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headlight
Posts: 165 - Karma: 15

go to http://www.dinsetting.com/   and figure out your basics. Then adjust it for Skier Type - if you think u r the supreme skier or just a mortal. The rest of the stuff is fixed.....weight , height, bootsole, age don't change much.

Or if u want to see the chart http://www.dinsetting.com/dinchart.htm .

These charts / setting were made for skiing on snow and carving etc.....not hitting rails hard and crash landing jumps and switch..... So decide....do u want ur ski t come off or do u want your ski to come off with part of your leg still attached to it?

good luck

Oct 26 2009 4:26PM
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