How to choose your ski bindings

Choosing your ski bindings is a bit like choosing the right hiking boots: they need to be both safe and suited to your body and your skiing style. Whether you're a beginner skier, a fan of carving on groomed runs, or a freeride enthusiast, your bindings play a key role in your safety. Here’s a guide designed especially for women skiers to help you make the right choice.

1. DIN setting: a serious adjustment

The DIN value indicates the force required for your boot to release from the binding in the event of a fall. This adjustment is crucial to prevent injuries, especially to the knees, which are particularly at risk for women.

• Your weight: lighter skiers require a lower DIN value.
• Your level: if you're a beginner or prefer relaxed skiing, a lower DIN setting ensures quicker release. Conversely, experienced or sporty skiers can opt for a higher setting.
• Your style: if you ski in powder or aggressively, you’ll need a binding that can handle the pressure without releasing too easily.

Pro tip: avoid the extreme ends of your binding’s DIN range. Always leave a couple of notches of leeway for more precise adjustments depending on conditions or skill level.

2. Match your bindings to your skiing style

The type of skiing you enjoy directly affects your choice of bindings:

• Alpine skiing: choose stable, durable bindings for perfect control on groomed runs.
• Ski touring: go for lightweight bindings with heel release for easier climbs.
• All-mountain skiing: hybrid bindings are ideal if you switch between groomers, powder, and touring.

3. Ski width also matters

Your bindings must match your ski width. The binding brake should extend 5 to 10 mm beyond the ski’s waist width. For example: for a ski with a 95 mm waist, choose brakes that are 100 to 105 mm wide.

4. Check compatibility with your boots

There are several types of soles on women’s ski boots:

• Traditional alpine soles: the most common, compatible with most bindings.
• GripWalk: for more comfort when walking, but requires compatible bindings.
• Touring soles: designed for touring or hybrid bindings.

Always make sure your bindings and boots ""speak the same language"" to avoid any bad surprises on the slopes.

5. Always choose professional mounting

Always have your bindings mounted and adjusted by a professional in-store. They'll calibrate them based on your weight, height, skiing style, and the stiffness of your boots. Poorly adjusted bindings can release too early... or too late!

6. Trusted brands for demanding women skiers

Some brands offer models specifically designed for women—lighter, with refined aesthetics and optimized release settings:

• Look
• Tyrolia
• Marker
• Head

Whether you ski only during the holidays or every winter weekend, choosing the right bindings means taking care of yourself and maximizing your fun on the slopes. Ask for advice, try them if you can, and always prioritize safety!

Find a wide selection of equipment on our online store Snow Concept, specialist in ski, snowboard and accessories equipment.For personalized advice, contact us  info line: 09.63.00.76.65 or  via our contact form, our technical advisors will guide you in your ski purchase.