DIN Setting Calculator
Estimate the release value for your ski bindings using the standard ISO 11088 chart. Use it to sanity-check what a shop set for you — never as a substitute for a shop test.
Printed on the side or heel of your boot, in millimeters.
Estimated DIN
7.00
Skier code
L
Make sure this value sits inside your binding's DIN range.
Safety note: this is an estimate for reference only. Binding release values must be set and tested by a certified technician on a calibrated machine. Do not adjust your own bindings based on this number.
Common questions
What is a DIN setting?
DIN is the release value on a ski binding. It controls how much force it takes for the boot to come out of the binding. Too low and you pre-release; too high and the binding may not release in a crash.
Can I set my own DIN?
You can calculate it, but a certified shop technician should set and test it. Release values must be verified on a calibrated test machine — that is the only way to know the binding actually releases at the number on the dial.
What is skier type?
Type 1 is cautious skiing on gentle terrain at moderate speed. Type 2 is average, mixed terrain and speed. Type 3 is aggressive skiing on steeper terrain at higher speed. Type 3+ is for very aggressive experts who accept a higher retention setting.
Why does boot sole length matter?
Sole length changes the leverage between your boot and the binding. A longer boot needs a lower DIN number to produce the same release torque, which is why the chart shifts by sole length.
Shopping for bindings? Start with how DIN range, brake width, and construction work together.