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"Espressopithecus" wrote in message
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The last time I skied, I caught an edge, my bindings didn't release, and
tore a knee cartilage. I can't recall these bindings (Salmon S850 with ~
15 days of use) releasing -- ever -- except in "yard sale" falls. After
several years off skis, my knee has healed to the point that I'm ready
to try skiing again, but I don't want to fzck my knee completely, and
wonder what I should do to make sure my bindings will release safely.

Personally, I like my bindings set LOOSE. I will frequently take
off my skis by twisting my foot out of the binding, effectively
testing the release. This is my choice - I figure that if I pop out
of them, I'm not skiing right. It is not a frequent problem.

That's what I used to do, too. But on the last pair of skis/bindings, I
succumbed to "don't think you can set up your own bindings!" cautions,
and let the shop do it.

When I got the equipment from the shop, they were way tighter
than I like.

So, apparently, were mine.

I have never injured my legs skiing due to release problems in
35 years of skiing.

I made it for 33 years.

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