What does DIN mean on bindings?
Deutsches Institut für Normung
It’s an acronym, one that stands for Deutsches Institut für Normung, or, the German Institute for Standardization. This is an industry wide scale of release force for ski bindings.
What happens if you dont wax your skis?
Over time, without wax, the base of a ski or board will start to dry out and whiten, almost like the black is fading. As it continues to dry, it shrinks. In extreme cases, the base can shrink away from your edges, making them prone to blowing out of the ski on a rock or hard ice.
Can any ski binding fit any ski?
Skis sold without a binding are referred to in the industry as “flat.” Most flat skis will accept most bindings, but there are exceptions. System or integrated bindings are mounted to a plate or track on the ski. These bindings are designed to be paired to a specific ski.
What does Din mean on ski bindings?
Release Force Setting (DIN), short for Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization), is the industry-adopted scale of release force settings for ski bindings. The DIN setting is calculated based on your boot sole length, age, weight, height, and ability level when your bindings are mounted on your skis.
What is the Din setting on my bindings?
The DIN setting will be set by a shop technician, based on your weight, height and ability level, when your bindings are mounted on your skis. The lower the DIN, the lower the force required to release from your bindings.
What is Din value and why is it important for bindings?
A higher DIN value, allows the binding to experience a greater force before it releases – which is why heavier, faster or more experienced skiers need a higher value. Having a ski binding that is too sensitive and prone to coming loose while skiing is also dangerous.
What does Din stand for?
DIN, short for Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization), is the industry-adopted scale of release force settings for ski bindings. Though an identical set of standards is published by the International Standards Organization (ISO), most skiers continue to refer to binding settings as “DIN.”