DIN Chart
COMPLETE ISO 11088 SKI BINDING RELEASE SETTINGS
Official DIN Setting Reference Table for All Skier Types
The DIN chart below shows all recommended ski binding release values according to the ISO 11088 standard. This is the same chart used by certified ski technicians worldwide to set binding release values. Each row corresponds to a skier code (A through P) determined by your weight and height, and each column represents a boot sole length range.
To find your DIN setting, locate your skier code using the weight and height columns, then cross-reference with your boot sole length. For an automated calculation, use our DIN calculator.
ISO 11088 DIN SETTING CHART
TOE AND HEEL INDICATOR VALUES BY SKIER CODE
| Skier Code | Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) | Height | Boot Sole Length (mm) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <250 | 251-270 | 271-290 | 291-310 | 311-330 | >331 | ||||
| A | 10-13 | 22-29 | - | 0.75 | 0.75 | - | - | - | - |
| B | 14-17 | 30-38 | - | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.75 | - | - | - |
| C | 18-21 | 39-47 | - | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.00 | - | - | - |
| D | 22-25 | 48-56 | - | 1.75 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.25 | - | - |
| E | 26-30 | 57-66 | - | 2.25 | 2.00 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 1.50 | - |
| F | 31-35 | 67-78 | - | 2.75 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.00 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
| G | 36-41 | 79-91 | - | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| H | 42-48 | 92-107 | <148cm / <4'10" | - | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| I | 49-57 | 108-125 | 149-157cm / 4'11"-5'1" | - | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| J | 58-66 | 126-147 | 158-166cm / 5'2"-5'5" | - | 5.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.50 |
| K | 67-78 | 148-174 | 167-178cm / 5'6"-5'10" | - | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 |
| L | 79-94 | 175-209 | 179-194cm / 5'11"-6'4" | - | 7.50 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| M | 95+ | 210+ | 195cm+ / 6'5"+ | - | - | 8.50 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 6.50 |
| N | Type II/III adjustment from M | - | - | 10.00 | 9.50 | 8.50 | 8.00 | ||
| O | Type III adjustment from N | - | - | 11.50 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 9.50 | ||
| P | Type III adjustment from O | - | - | - | 13.00 | 12.00 | 11.50 | ||
How to Read the DIN Chart
- 1 Find your skier code - Use the weight column (kg or lbs) to find your row. For codes H through M, also check the height column. If your weight and height point to different rows, use the lower of the two (the row closer to A).
- 2 Apply skier type adjustment - Type I (beginner/cautious) skiers move one row up (toward A). Type III (aggressive/advanced) skiers move one row down (toward P). Type II skiers use the row as-is.
- 3 Apply age adjustment - Skiers under 10 or over 50 move one additional row up (toward A).
- 4 Cross-reference with boot sole length - Find the column matching your boot sole length (measured in mm, printed on the side or bottom of your ski boot). The intersecting cell is your recommended DIN setting.
Understanding DIN Values
DIN values on the chart range from 0.75 to 13.00. Lower numbers mean your bindings will release more easily, while higher numbers require more force to trigger a release. The correct DIN setting balances two risks: releasing too easily (causing unexpected falls) and not releasing when needed (risking knee or leg injuries in a crash).
The chart accounts for boot sole length because longer boots create more leverage on the binding. A skier with a longer boot sole will have a lower DIN value than an identical skier with a shorter boot, because the longer lever arm means less release force is needed for the same torque on the leg.
Codes N through P exist only for advanced and aggressive skiers. These higher DIN settings are reached through skier type adjustments from the base code determined by weight and height.
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This DIN chart provides guidance only. Always have your ski bindings adjusted and tested by a certified ski technician. Incorrect DIN settings can result in serious injury.
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