How to Adjust Rossignol Ski Bindings
In common with all alpine ski-binding manufacturers, Rossignol recommends that you have your bindings adjusted professionally. By adjusting them yourself, you risk having them not work properly, which may result in serious injury or death. Additionally, in many cases self-adjusting will nullify any warranties you may have, as well as compromise your ability to sue in the event of equipment failure. However, if you are a competent skier and good at carefully following instructions, you should be able to do it yourself.
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Instructions
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Determine skier type. There are three types of skiers: types 1, 2 and 3. The different types roughly correspond to beginner, intermediate and expert, but they also account for "aggressiveness," and it is possible to be an "expert" but still be a type 2 skier.
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Determine boot sole length in millimeters. Most modern ski boots have their sole length printed somewhere on the boot shell, usually under the arch. If you cannot find this number, use a tape measure.
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Consult a DIN chart. Use your height, weight, sole length and skier type to determine your recommended DIN setting. Some DIN charts are available online, for example at DINsetting.com (see Resources), but be advised that different manufacturers recommend different settings and that for Rossignol bindings it is always best to use a Rossignol DIN chart. You can find these through your local Rossignol sales representative or possibly at your local repair shop, though for insurance reasons, many shops will not lend out or provide public access to their DIN charts.
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Use the flat-head screwdriver to adjust your bindings to the appropriate DIN setting. There will be visual indicators on all four binding pieces as well as a large screw-head. Turn the screw head to move the indicators.
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Tips & Warnings
If you've carefully followed the above instructions and still find that your bindings release prematurely while skiing, you can increase the DIN setting in increments of 0.5 or even 1. However, be aware that you are taking a risk in doing so. Skiing with a DIN setting that is too high is usually much more dangerous than skiing with a DIN setting that is too low. You should err on the side of caution.
These instructions assume that you have had your bindings mounted professionally and are still using the same boots that they were mounted with. If you are using a different pair of boots, your bindings may or may not need to be remounted. If you don't know, again, it is much safer to err on the side of caution.
All alpine ski-binding manufacturers indemnify their bindings for a set period of time, usually 10 years, sometimes more or less. If a shop will not adjust your bindings because they are no longer indemnified or because they do not pass a visual inspection, do not attempt to adjust them yourself; they are dangerous and should be discarded.
Rossignol recommends that you have your bindings adjusted professionally at least once a year by a Rossignol-certified technician. This generally costs less than $20 or is free, and since shops will test your gear with sophisticated equipment you are not likely to own, it is usually worth the money.
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