New Ski Set-Up Assistance
Thank you for buying your new skis from Edge & Wax. In order that we can set these up for you correctly, we need to know some information about you. When you buy skis you will automatically be sent an email requesting this information, but below, with a bit more detail to guide you along, is the information we require for anyone buying new skis which include a binding system: 1. Your Weight And Height We use your weight and height to calculate your “Skier Code”, which in turn allows us to select the correct DIN setting for your bindings. The DIN settings are what dictates how easily your bindings release in the event of a fall
2. Your ski ability We need to know your ski level. Please look at the chart below and then select the number that is most appropriate for you: 
3. Your Age We need this information, as bindings are adjusted for younger and more mature knees to help protect them. 4. Boot Sole Length This is the length of the boot, NOT the size of the ski boots! This one is easy to get wrong, so the way to identify the boot length is by looking normally on the side of the heel of your boot, their should be a number such as in this example: 
The ski boot length in this example is 295mm What happens next? Once we have all of this information, your new skis will be waxed – with a waxing iron, the bindings installed and a boot of the same dimensions installed so that we can test the binding is working correctly. The DIN setting will be matched to your details given, and we will also check what is called the “Forward Pressure”, a small indicator at the back of the binding that tells us the boot is being correctly held. The skis are then boxed up in our unique SkiShield Container (For UK only) for shipping to you by courier. If you have any further questions about the set up of new skis, you can call us on 01403 713470 or take a look at these frequently asked questions:
Q: I already know my DIN setting, please set it to this. A: We understand you have this information but we are still required to set the DIN setting on your bindings as per the DIN chart and binding test machine that we use. You can subsequently change your DIN setting (Please use a qualified ski technician to do this) but we must ship skis as per the DIN chart. This is for your own safety. Many times we have found people skiing with incorrect DINS. Q: I do not have ski boots, please set the bindings up to my shoe size A: We cannot set bindings up at all without the ski boot length measurement! Therefore we would in this instance ship the skis and bindings to you unset (But with the skis still waxed) so that the shop fitting your ski boots or renting your ski boots will need to finish the set up which on most skis takes just a minute. This is all for your own safety! Q: My friends want to try these skis out too, please set them up so that anyone can use them A: Your friends won’t remain so if they subsequently rupture a ligament or suffer a break! Aftermarket skis are designed to be set-up correctly for one person. The critical elements of boot length, DIN setting, and Forward Pressure all combine to make a safe skiing experience. So we do not recommend moving skis between mates, and if you are going to do this, please let a ski technician do the changeover to avoid any risk of injury! It isn’t just a case of changing the DIN setting and turning a dial. | 
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