DIN Calculator - Discover Your Correct Ski Binding Configuration

Discover your bespoke DIN configuration for ski bindings using our straightforward calculator.

Submit your weight, height, age, skill level, and boot sole length to obtain an accurate outcome that enhances safety, ensures proper binding release, and boosts confidence on the slopes.

DIN Calculator

Provide your information below to obtain your DIN configuration.

1. Boot Sole length:

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Use sole length of ski boot in shopping cart

We need the exact measurement of your boots in mm to fit the binding correctly. The number can be found by measuring the length of the outsole (3 digits). The number is also printed on the boot's heel.

2. Skill / style:

First timer / Very cautious

Beginner / Cautious

Intermediate / Recreational

Advanced / Aggressive

Expert / Aggressive Off-piste

3. Body metrics:

Weight:	Please select 10-13 kg / 22-29 lbs 14-17 kg / 30-38 lbs 18-21 kg / 39-47 lbs 22-25 kg / 48-56 lbs 26-30 kg / 57-66 lbs 31-35 kg / 67-78 lbs 36-41 kg / 79-91 lbs 42-48 kg / 92-107 lbs 49-57 kg / 108-125 lbs 58-66 kg / 126-147 lbs 67-78 kg / 148-174 lbs 79-94 kg / 175-209 lbs 95+ kg / 210+ lbs
Height:	Please select 90-148 cm / 2'11"-4'10" 149-157 cm / 4'11"-5'1" 158-166 cm / 5'2"-5'5" 167-178 cm / 5'6"-5'10" 179-194 cm / 5'11"-6'4" 195+ cm / 6'5"+
Age:	Please select 2-9 years 10-49 years 50+ years

Purchasing Skis and Bindings at SkatePro

When buying skis and bindings from SkatePro, the DIN calculator will appear during the checkout process. Enter your weight, height, age, skill level, and boot sole length to receive your personal DIN configuration.

You may then opt for the following regarding your bindings:

• Install the bindings yourself
• Allow SkatePro to install the bindings
• Request a SkatePro expert to contact you for confirming the proper DIN configuration

If SkatePro installs the bindings, we will adjust them free of charge to align with your DIN result, ensuring your skis are safely ready for use. If additional adjustments are required, a local ski shop or specialist can easily refine the settings for you.

What Is a DIN Configuration?

The DIN value is a standardised setting used on ski bindings, determining how easily your ski boots will disengage during a fall. It's vital for balancing safety and performance:

• DIN too low = bindings might disengage prematurely
• DIN too high = bindings might not disengage during a fall, elevating injury risk

This calculator assists in finding the appropriate release force based on your body dimensions and skiing style.

How the DIN Calculator Operates

To compute your DIN number, we consider:

• Weight - Greater weight often necessitates a higher DIN
• Height - Affects force during turns and falls
• Age - Adjustments may be needed for younger and older skiers
• Skill Level - Settings vary from beginner to expert
• Boot Sole Length - Measured in millimetres from boot heel to toe

These inputs assist in estimating the correct release setting for your bindings - crucial for both safety and performance on the slopes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to set my own ski bindings?
While you can use this calculator to ascertain your DIN number, binding installation and final adjustments are best performed by an experienced technician.

Where can I locate my boot sole length?
Generally found in millimetres on the bottom or back of your ski boot heel. The number can be measured by determining the outsole's length (3 digits).

What if my DIN configuration is incorrect?
A configuration that's too high may not disengage as needed, whereas one too low may disengage prematurely. Both scenarios heighten safety risks.