Any ski techs out there? I know the industry line is to have bindings adjusted by a trained tech, which I have always done. Anyone do it yourself, or is it possible to learn on your own? Any opinions or do it yourselfers? The DIN setting is a factor of weight, height, boot size and skier ability, correct? I found websites that claim to have the formula for computing that. But how do they determine the actual length to set the binding at? I’m not talking about mounting the bindings, just adjusting existing.
Adjust your own bindings?
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Pajarito-Bred
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Ski tune-up with binding adjustment-- $40
Knee Surgery to replace ACL ligament $15,000
Not having to say anymore " Gee that powder looks fantastic, but I think I'll just stay on the groomed, since my knee is really sore"-- Priceless.
I can't say that binding adjustment (or lack thereof) contributed to my ACL shred- I attribute that to being lazy (leaning back while getting a bit too much speed in icy/gloppy conditions) but why take unneccesary chances?
Sure, it's really really easy to adjust bindings- just peer thru the window at the DIN setting and crank with a screwdriver. But what you pay the tech for is to CHECK that the setting is correct by applying pressure to the boot and measuring the actual release pressure.
I've adjusted binding length plenty of times, so I could trade skis with my friends- but that's not really the smartest thing- just another instance of "it can't happen to me" syndrome.
I'm fortunate that I don't any any more knee issues, and can ski anywhere, all day, again.
Knee Surgery to replace ACL ligament $15,000
Not having to say anymore " Gee that powder looks fantastic, but I think I'll just stay on the groomed, since my knee is really sore"-- Priceless.
I can't say that binding adjustment (or lack thereof) contributed to my ACL shred- I attribute that to being lazy (leaning back while getting a bit too much speed in icy/gloppy conditions) but why take unneccesary chances?
Sure, it's really really easy to adjust bindings- just peer thru the window at the DIN setting and crank with a screwdriver. But what you pay the tech for is to CHECK that the setting is correct by applying pressure to the boot and measuring the actual release pressure.
I've adjusted binding length plenty of times, so I could trade skis with my friends- but that's not really the smartest thing- just another instance of "it can't happen to me" syndrome.
I'm fortunate that I don't any any more knee issues, and can ski anywhere, all day, again.
NateidOpf
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I think doing small adjustments is okay, but anything major or anything you don't feel comfortable doing should be done by a pro. I had some binding issues earlier this season that stumped me. I took my skis in to the mid-mt shop and had a tech look them over. After putting my bindings through a couple of rigorous workouts, they had them adjusted, tightened and ready to go in 20 minutes. It was like night and day in overall performance. The average person just doesn't have the equipment or experience to properly test the stress levels and DIN settings on bindings. I'd suggest getting your bindings tested and adjusted at the beginning of each season or possibly twice a year if you ski a lot. I definitely learned my lesson this year and was lucky I wasn't hurt - they were that bad.
Pajarito-Bred - I've had 3 knee surgeries myself. None binding related, but no need to chance it as I've known many who haven't been so lucky!
Pajarito-Bred - I've had 3 knee surgeries myself. None binding related, but no need to chance it as I've known many who haven't been so lucky!