What is Ski Binding DIN?
The DIN is the force needed to release your ski boot from your bindings. It's set when bindings are mounted onto your skis.
DIN is the German Institute for Standardization, the industry-adopted scale of release force settings for ski bindings. The DIN setting is set based on your weight, height and skill level. The lower the DIN, the lower the force required to release from your bindings.
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Skier Weight | 25-65 lbs | 30-100 lbs | 50-165 lbs | 65-200 lbs | 65-240 lbs | 65-250 lbs | 130-285lbs | 130-200lbs+ | 150-200lbs+ |
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Brief Description | Lightweight children | Junior skiers | Heavier beginning or beginning to advanced junior skiers | Intermediate junior skiers or lightweight beginning adult skiers. | Beginning skiers or lightweight intermediate to advanced adult skiers. | Intermediate skiers who are heavier or lighter weight expert adult skiers. | Heavier or more aggressive intermediate to expert adult skiers. | Heavier skiers, very aggressive advanced and expert adult skiers. | Aggressive expert big mountain skiers and racers. |
DIN | .5 to 2.5 |