• Rubanski@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    Afaik the mechanism only triggers when there is momentum on the legs, not when you are pushed into the ski

    • BigDiction@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      There’s different forces required to release forward vs torsion side to side. A DIN 8 setting is typical for a veteran skier this size. I think that’s 180lbs of force per binding of forward lean so you got a lot to work with.

      Depending on the terrain an early ski release can be more dangerous than keeping them on. Skiing is risky but that’s part of the fun!