"Espressopithecus (Java Man)" wrote in message
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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.

It sure sounds to me like you know what to do.

The "rules" that ski shops operate under these days are dictated
by insurance companies, and allow little adjustment for personal
preference, or even common sense.

Bob


Bob