What is the release value (DIN value)?
The alpine binding has two very important jobs. It must release the boot immediately in order to avoid injuries in case of an unexpected fall, and it must keep the boot locked in and withstand the stress applied through the turns or jumps, allowing skiers to push on their skis when riding at full speed. In order to do so, the bindings can be adjusted along a range of values. That is what we call the DIN settings, or release value. It is based on several criteria like your weight, height, skills, etc. You need to adjust this value on the heel piece and on the toe piece of your bindings to make sure you ride safe.Women's DIN settings
Women's release value
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Sole length of ski boots (mm) |
< 251 | 251 - 270 | 271 - 290 | 291 - 310 | 311 - 330 | > 330 |
| Skier's weight in Kg | ||||||
| 10/17 | 0.75 | |||||
| 18/21 | 1.25 | 1 | 0.75 | |||
| 22/25 | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1 | ||
| 26/30 | 2 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.25 | |
| 31/35 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 36/41 | 3 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 42/48 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.25 | |
| 49/57 | 4.25 | 3.75 | 3.25 | 3 | 2.75 | |
| 58/66 | 4.75 | 4.25 | 4 | 3.25 | 3 | |
| 67/78 | 5.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.25 | 4 | |
| 79/94 | 6.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 5 | 4.5 | |
| >94 | 7.5 | 7 | 6 | 5.5 | ||
| 8.5 | 8 | 7.5 | 7 | |||
| 10 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
Men's DIN settings
Men's release value
| Sole length of ski boots (mm) |
< 251 | 251 - 270 | 271 - 290 | 291 - 310 | 311 - 330 | > 330 |
| Skier's weight in Kg | ||||||
| 10/17 | 0.75 | |||||
| 18/21 | 1.25 | 1 | 0.75 | |||
| 22/25 | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1 | ||
| 26/30 | 2 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 1.25 | 1.25 | |
| 31/35 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 36/41 | 3 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 42/48 | 3.5 | 3.25 | 2.75 | 2.5 | 2.25 | |
| 49/57 | 4.25 | 4 | 3.75 | 3.5 | 3 | |
| 58/66 | 5.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 3.5 | |
| 67/78 | 6.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 5 | 4.5 | |
| 79/94 | 7.5 | 7 | 6.5 | 6 | 5.5 | |
| >94 | 8.5 | 8 | 7 | 6.5 | ||
| 10 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8 | |||
| 11.5 | 11 | 10 | 9.5 |
DIN value adjustments according to skier's profile
| Skier's profile | AFNOR standard | Age | Correction to the table |
| Less than 7 days of skiing | Beginner | 25yo and less 25yo and more |
No correction Read one line up |
| More than 7 days of skiing Moderately comfortable Tired, not very sporty |
Beginner with little condition | 50yo and less 50yo and more |
No correction Read one line up |
| More than 7 days of skiing Moderately comfortable Sporty |
Beginner with good physical condition | 50yo and less 50yo and more |
Read one line down No correction |
| Rides all terrains with confidence You are cautious and avoid risks |
Good skier Smooth and flowing style, rides safely |
50yo and less 50yo and more |
No correction Read one line up |
| Young (less than 50yo) Rides all terrains with confidence |
Good Young skier Smooth and flowing style |
50yo and less | Read one line down |
| Rides everywhere, on and off piste with confidence and control | Good skier, aggressive skiing on all terrains | 50yo and less 50yo and more |
Read 2 lines down Read one line down |
| High level, very comfortable, possibly a racer | Expert skier, rides steep terrains | 50yo and less 50yo and more |
Read 3 lines down Read 2 lines down |
Size of your boot in mm
You can read this information on the side of your boot, by the heel. If not, measure the length of the sole in mmMake sure you don't confuse your boot length in mm with your boot size (24 - 24,5 - ... - 28 - 28,5 - 29 - ...).
| Sole length (mm) | < 251 | 251 - 270 | 271 - 290 | 291 - 310 | 311 - 330 | > 330 |
| Mondopoint size (in cm) |
< 20,5 | 21 à 22 | 22,5 à 24 | 24,5 à 26 | 26,5 à 28 | > 28,5 |
| Size FR | < 33 | 34/35 | 36/38 | 39/41 | 42/44 | > 45 |
| Size US | < 20,5 | 21/22 | 22,5/24 | 24,5/26 | 26,5/28 | > 28,5 |
| Size UK | < 1,5 | 2 à 2,5 | 3 à 5 | 5,5 à 7 | 7,5 à 9,5 | > 10,5 |