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Is it bad to ski on a low DIN?

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Pikachu.
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Well first I should really ask the question of what is an appropriate DIN for me. I am 6'3" 190 lbs and as for skill level and riding area I like to hit the big jump lines but mostly just straight air or backflip them. I will be hoping to throw down some corks or rodeos or similar tricks next season.

I also enjoy dropping the occasional small cliff in the steeps of my resort max height of like 20 feet if im feeling adventurous.

So I got a free pair of skis and binding my first ski season (2 years ago) and rode on a 6 DIN all season with no problems, I wasnt throwing anything big that season.

This year i stuck with those skis but bumped the din up to 8 on both skis (a 10 DIN binding). No problems through the year in terms of release.

I currently purchased some rossignol Axial 110 binding with an 11 DIN max and was hoping that this would be good for my next few seasons of increased difficulty and size.

I know that people on NS love to crank those DINs with fk 18 dins ful metal casing for people who weigh 150 lbs. I personally feel comftorable with riding on the shop recommended setting of 7-8 for me, but I need to know if this is safe and is strong enough for me.

I really don't want to be having releases while hitting a jump or dropping a cliff.

So, NS, do you think that I should keep my DIN at the shop recommended or go up a bit to say 8 or 9
Jun 24 2013 3:04AM
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Blake.P
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Start at recommended. If you are constantly ore releasing, start raising them by 1/2 until you don't pre release. No need to go too high if you dot have to
Jun 24 2013 3:16AM
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Blake.P
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Also I find it wierd that your recommended is 6-7. I'm 5'10 and 170 and my recommended is 8-9
Jun 24 2013 3:17AM
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onenerdykid
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For starters, OP please read the binding adjustment thread that is stickied at the top of the page and please be aware that you are asking people to give you information that they can be held liable for.

Secondly, not just your height and weight determine your DIN but also your age and Boot Sole Length. So simply because you know someone's height and weight it does not correspond that their DIN is related (or not related) to yours.
Jun 24 2013 5:31AM
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Ryanvdonk
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you're probably a little big to be riding junior bindings. the reason a lot of people ride FKS and other race-stock/high DIN bindings in the park is not necessarily for high retention, but because the heavier construction is far more durable for the body and riding a DIN in the middle of the range has far less wear on the springs than if you are near maxing them out. better quality binding will last longer is the bottom line...and also you won't have to upgrade as your skills progress...maybe look into something that's around 14DIN max? you can still find pretty cheap bindings in that range (advanced consumer) and won't have the weight issues and lack of adjustability of some of the full metal offerings.
Jun 24 2013 6:20AM
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CaptainObvious.
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Take them to your local shop and talk to them. Don't put something like your safety into the hands of anonymous people on NS.
Jun 24 2013 10:21AM
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