| Skier Weight In Pounds/Kilograms | Estimated Skier DIN |
| 75lbs / 34kgs | 3 |
| 100lbs / 45kgs | 4 |
| 125lbs / 57kgs | 5 |
| 150lbs / 68kgs | 6 |
| 175lbs / 79kgs | 7 |
| 200lbs / 91kgs | 8 |
| 225lbs+ / 102kgs+ | 9 |
For a more precise estimate, use our DIN calculator
* These estimates are provided for buying bindings. Final DIN settings must be calculated by a certified ski binding technician.
The waist of the ski binding brake coincides with the waist (narrowest width) of the skis. At minimum, brakes are made to be bent out and can be up to 8mm narrower than the skis. At maximum, brakes can be 12mm wider than the skis. For instance, skis that have a 100mm waist need a 92-112mm brake.
Whether you like it or not, you need ski bindings to get anywhere on a set of skis. There's a variety of ski binding options depending on your height, weight, and style of skiing. Alpine bindings are perfect for downhill skiers, touring bindings for backcountry skiers, and hybrid style bindings for skiers who want their bindings to go uphill and downhill. We've put together a ski binding shopping guide to help you find the right set for you, but never hesitate to reach out to our ski experts, if you're looking for advice.