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Adjusting DIN

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*cowboy*
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I've been having issues with my ski's releasing when they should when i come off of rails and stuff. I want to crank my DIN up a bit but im not exactly sure how to do it. I know there is a screw in the front and the back. And, by turning the front screw, im assuming i'll adjust the display and the number will change.. But how do i know if i adjust the back screw correctly? Thanks for the help.


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when they shouldn't ..


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samck89
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there should be a display in the back otherwise that screw is plobly to move the heel peace forward and back, and there is no way to adjust the din on the back



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samck89
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there should be a display in the back otherwise that screw is plobly to move the heel peace forward and back, and there is no way to adjust the din on the back



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*cowboy*
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okay that makes sense. I always though that you had to adjust both the back and the front. Maybe that isn't the case.


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LineJono
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it depends on the binding, but all bindings have a DIN screw on the front and the back, they're usually the bigger screw. But take it to a shop or learn how to do it from one because they may stop coming off when you don't want them too, but they might not come off when they're supposed to, then you could be taking some unwanted downtime
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joe_cool_ski
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go to a shop i dont know why everyone on this site wants to try and do everything themselves that is why there are ski shops if the stuff was easy everyone would be doing all there own work pay the 20 bucks and get it done at a shop
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GeneralButtNaked
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i did my own last night
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GeneralButtNaked
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matter of fact it took me about a minute, im not gonna pay 20 bucks for a minute of work
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freeskierboy
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if you have markers then theres three screws, i found that out the hard way when i when off a kicker and my skis fell off in mid air and i landed on them
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samck89
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some lower end bindings dont have an adjustment in the back




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jibut720
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i learned from my bro who works at a ski shop... take it to the shop though or rental area. They have machines that actually test your boot in it to make sure its really doing what the display says.
Its worth $20, plus watch or ask em how they do it and then you can do it.

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MadTrix4Me
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if they're comin off when they probably shouldn't, and your binding is set where it should be, just take it into your rental shop probably, and they can do a torque test to make sure you're binding isn't messed up and is actually set where it says it's set, plus they can show you how to set it and whatnot...probably won't charge ya too much, if at all


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pea_tear_griffin
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jibut72o that test is a calibiration and yeah its kinda cool but really it does fuck all. and i can't believe how big this thread got. you think outta all theses newschoolers it would only have taken one of you to explain the din setting. and i cant remeber the name but one of you guys said that in some cheaper bindings there is no din setting on the back.... i can't believe that for the life of me, mostly because haveing a binding with no din on the hell would be a very useless tool.
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heman
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Yeah dudde your bindings may be adjusted to weak or the toe pressure could be off. You could do it yourself but you prob dont have a toruque tester. If you take it to a ski shop you can get an 'astm' or binding check for like 15 bucks and thats alot cheaper than acl surgery-peace

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samck89
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i donno
my buddy has a saloman binding that i cant find the rear din setting on, i dont really know what im talking about but im pretty sure theres no easy way to adjust it



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PeteyBugs
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Every binding has a din setting in the front and in the back, most of the time you have to put a boot in to see the one in the back, because the heelpiece will cover it up. And marker bindings do have 3 screws, but only 2 affect the din, the last (bottom one on the back) is for minor adjustments for bootsole lengths. Lots of bindings, not just marker are like this (although salomons arent, they have a little tab thing).
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superpipe540
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i dony know why everyone is like take them to a ski shop and pay $20. all you have to do is turn the screw a little bit. if they still pop off when they shouldnt turn it more. its that simple. turning the din up one or two settings higher is not going to fuck with your knees that much. i do it all the time and my knees are fine.
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Baker
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Yeah, the shops always put your din low, then you have to crank it up. all it takes is a screwdriver and some eye balls





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Jib_This
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^NO. Shops adjust your DIN setting based on information provided to them by the binding company and a standards organization that tests everything and knows what's up when it comes to binding safety. Most skiers(99%) should run their bindings at the recommended DIN setting. The others, mainly racers, big mtn skiers, and VERY HIGH LEVEL jibbers, need to stay in their skis, and need higher DIN levels to do so.



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iliketoski
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^yeah, but if your bindings are releasing a lot you can just turn the screw a little more instead of taking them to a shop



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Jib_This
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yeah...or you could just be smart and find a DIN chart online, then figure out how it works, thereby helping you adjust your DIN properly, and not breaking your legs/knees in the process.



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CMUSkiFreak
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If you are going to do it, be sure not to turn it all the way to the max. This will screw the spring inside the binding up and ruin the binding. Shops put the DINs where they should be so unless you know what you are doing and have a very good reason for doing it dont bother
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nate
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ok, its not just the DIN either. you have to adjust the forward pressure in the back as well, it keeps your foot it when the ski bends. your DIN can be tight as hell, but if the forward pressure is not tight your boot will pop out anytime it bends - landing, bumps runs, etc. the forward pressure indicator is different of every company. markers is a screw in the back, salomon and rossi is usually a window on the side. not quite as easy as the DIN
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superpipe540
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the charts that the shops are using are for people that are just skiing around and doing some free riding. when you are jumping it is totally different and you may want to raise the din up a little. if your bindings were mounted ar a shop the foward pressure should be fine unless you got new boots.
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Ski+Patroler
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There may be both toe and heal DIN adjustments, depends on your bindings. My look's have both. I usually keep them around 8, but i'll crank em up if it's hard and icy or if i'll be on any big hits.



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21 years ago
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MadTrix4Me
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Maybe your skis come off because you keep crashing...

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kjfreerider
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ya rossy and look have a din display on the tow and heel piece on there bindings



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That's because rossignol and look bindings are the same.



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apestead
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ok, i agree with the dude that said this thread is too long, if your that big of a moronic dumass that doesnt even know how to adjust din you shouldnt be skiing, whats next? uhhh how do i wax my skis! uhh wheres my teeth, god if you dont know your shit stay off the hill or ill call snoop dogg to cap your ass
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Justo8484
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samck89, all bindings have a heel din adjustment, including your friend's salomons. they wouldnt be put into the market if they didnt because then they wouldnt be safe. and more cases than not, espcially with salomon and tyolia bindings, forward pressure, or just with salomons, toe height and wing adjustment are going to be the problem you have popping out, not your din. chances are you walk around from your car to the lodge with your boots on, wearing down the sole, which changes the amount of space you have between the top of the toe peice and the AFD. so yeah, unless you know how to adjust all of those things properly, take em to a shop. if you crank your din and the forward pressure it too low, you could heel release just fine because of the space in the heel, but totally screw up your knee because the toe peice wont release
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feezy
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Yeah, um, a binding calibrator on ebay for 9.99? Yeah, i tried to tell you guys, but no, you ignored the thread. With that thing you could have mounted your own skis AND changed your din.


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