Thanks Aaron,
I'll take the manufacturer recommendation into consideration. At the
higher din settings, my skis have come off when necessary; never
causing strain to any joints. Pre-release has proven to be a much
more dangerous issue at lower settings. I'm sure you are correct
about the sidecut of the shaped skis giving me more leverage while
carving. I was thinking of leverage to rip my ski off while tumbling.
I'll try to find out today what the manufacturer will recommend. If
is not too low, I'll start there and can always udjust up before
tackling the steeps, if necessary. Afterall, at 37 I'm not gettting
any stronger or more flexible. I appreciate your feedback.
Chris

"Aaron Daniel" wrote in message om...
I would tend to say that line of thinking is flawed. Due to their sidecut
modern skis actually tend have more edge length engaged in the turn at any
given time than traditional skis. Due to their radical sidecut and torsional
stiffness they also tend to exert more leverage.

However, I would tend to recommend that you ski the DIN setting indicated by
your age, weight, height, boot sole length and skier type per the chart
provided by the manufacturer of the bindings you purchase.

Aar

"Christopher Luke" wrote...
I am thinking that with the shorter skis creating less
leverage to rip my ski off, I may start my dins at 8 and never have to
change them.