Mounting Bindings Question

severine · Nov 30, 2007, 7:19 AM

UPDATE: Here are the pics to compare the Maries and Novas...

As I stated in this thread, it was so crazy I ended up not even bringing up the whole debate of where to have the bindings mounted.

But it looks like they went about 1/2 cm forward from the midsole boot line +/-. Which I think puts it in the ballpark of where we were talking about, given my somewhat inaccurate estimations.

The only complaint I have about the experience is for some reason, they set my DIN low. It should have been around 5.25 and they set it close to 4.

Not sure why. It's around 5 on my Novas, and I got the 5.25 from this site so I don't know what happened there. I didn't notice until I got home either.

Skis and bindings are very light. Brian was quite surprised by that. He told me I should just sell the Novas now as the Maries are a much better ski. But hey, a girl needs some variety, right?

Grassi21 · Nov 30, 2007, 7:31 AM

About your DIN setting, I'm assuming they had you fill out that form with height, weight, and skier ability level. I'm sure they used this info along with the manufacturers recommendations when setting the DIN.

severine · Nov 30, 2007, 7:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grassi21

About your DIN setting, I'm assuming they had you fill out that form with height, weight, and skier ability level. I'm sure they used this info along with the manufacturers recommendations when setting the DIN.

I know, I know. I did fill out the form. It's just that the same brand ski was set up totally differently for me (by a different company).

Grassi21 · Nov 30, 2007, 7:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by severine

I know, I know. I did fill out the form. It's just that the same brand ski was set up totally differently for me (by a different company).

I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm certainly no expert on DIN settings. Maybe it was the length, intend purpose, and style of the ski that factored in?

In any case, I hope you enjoy ripping your new boards.

PS - I'm a sucker for graphics. Those new boards sure do look good.

**Greg** · Nov 30, 2007, 8:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by severine

UPDATE: Here are the pics to compare the Maries and Novas...

As I stated in this thread, it was so crazy I ended up not even bringing up the whole debate of where to have the bindings mounted.

But it looks like they went about 1/2 cm forward from the midsole boot line +/-. Which I think puts it in the ballpark of where we were talking about, given my somewhat inaccurate estimations.

The only complaint I have about the experience is for some reason, they set my DIN low. It should have been around 5.25 and they set it close to 4.

Not sure why. It's around 5 on my Novas, and I got the 5.25 from this site so I don't know what happened there. I didn't notice until I got home either.

Skis and bindings are very light. Brian was quite surprised by that. He told me I should just sell the Novas now as the Maries are a much better ski. But hey, a girl needs some variety, right?

What kind of nerd are you to post pic of your new skis like that?

About the DINs, try them out and if you pre-release, just crank them a bit tighter. And about needing variety, keep that quiet around Brian....

cbcbd · Nov 30, 2007, 9:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by severine

The only complaint I have about the experience is for some reason, they set my DIN low. It should have been around 5.25 and they set it close to 4.

Not sure why. It's around 5 on my Novas, and I got the 5.25 from this site so I don't know what happened there. I didn't notice until I got home either.

They have a machine that torques the boot out of the binding and tests the release trying to approximate based on all the info you give them (weight, ability) and sets the DIN setting accordingly. I was skeptical at first but was really happy with how my new skis came out (although the DIN is around what I would pick).

My friend works there and is training to be a ski tech and goes on and on and on and on about their state-of-the-art equipment. It's all about the equipment

severine · Nov 30, 2007, 9:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grassi21

PS - I'm a sucker for graphics. Those new boards sure do look good.

You should see them close up! Every chick needs a set of boards with a hot angel on them, LOL!

They are pretty cool though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

What kind of nerd are you to post pic of your new skis like that?

About the DINs, try them out and if you pre-release, just crank them a bit tighter. And about needing variety, keep that quiet around Brian....

Nerd? Who you callin' a nerd?

Shhhhh! Don't tell Brian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbcbd

They have a machine that torques the boot out of the binding and tests the release trying to approximate based on all the info you give them (weight, ability) and sets the DIN setting accordingly. I was skeptical at first but was really happy with how my new skis came out (although the DIN is around what I would pick).

My friend works there and is training to be a ski tech and goes on and on and on and on about their state-of-the-art equipment. It's all about the equipment

Good to know! Makes it worth the drive even more!

Trekchick · Dec 1, 2007, 3:43 PM

Severine! I'm sooooooo jealous!
Those look hot!

I can hardly wait to hear how you like them when you get a chance to hit the slopes.

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severine Arapahoe Basin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2,895	UPDATE: Here are the pics to compare the Maries and Novas... As I stated in this thread, it was so crazy I ended up not even bringing up the whole debate of where to have the bindings mounted. But it looks like they went about 1/2 cm forward from the midsole boot line +/-. Which I think puts it in the ballpark of where we were talking about, given my somewhat inaccurate estimations. The only complaint I have about the experience is for some reason, they set my DIN low. It should have been around 5.25 and they set it close to 4. Not sure why. It's around 5 on my Novas, and I got the 5.25 from this site so I don't know what happened there. I didn't notice until I got home either. Skis and bindings are very light. Brian was quite surprised by that. He told me I should just sell the Novas now as the Maries are a much better ski. But hey, a girl needs some variety, right? __________________ Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Seuss 2007-2008 ~ 20 2005-2006 ~ 2 2004 ~ 18 It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. ~Agnes Repplier Last edited by severine; Nov 30, 2007 at 7:24 AM.

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Dec 1, 2007, 3:43 PM	#48 (permalink)
Trekchick Cadillac Pathways Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 566	Severine! I'm sooooooo jealous! Those look hot! I can hardly wait to hear how you like them when you get a chance to hit the slopes.