Updated April 25, 2025
Look, I get it. You’re in a rush, your boots are still half undone, and the rental tech is asking for your weight, height, age, social security number and favourite color.
But here’s the thing: I’ve seen waaay too many people get set up with the wrong DIN.
Way too low, usually. Sometimes high. Either way, bad falls and weird pre-releases follow.
The DIN chart is a guideline—sure. But it’s not perfect. It doesn’t know if you’re skiing fast on chopped-up snow all day or just cruising blues with your kid. It doesn’t know if your boots have sloppy play or if your knees are still recovering from last season.
And most rental techs? They’re working fast, doing their best, but they don’t know you. (Trust me, I used to be one).
I’m not saying ignore the chart. But if I’m setting up my own gear or borrowing someone else’s, I check the DIN myself. I know what I usually ride (and why), and I always do a quick visual inspection. If something feels off, I stop and adjust.
It’s way more important than you might think!
Rant over.
