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Ladies' bindings??

 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead
Are there such things as ladies' bindings, or am I making this up?

Last year in Avoriaz I had some great Saloman skis, the guy in the hire shop told me that the bindings were set with a very slight incline at the back, to make it more comfortable for women who have shorter hamstrings. It might have been psychological, but I am certain that it made skiing far more comfortable.

No other ski rental place I have visited since knows what on earth I am on about.

I want to buy some skis & bindings in the sales for next winter, so I'd love to know whether anyone else has heard of these, and where I might get them? Smile [/b]
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
ejf78, Welcome to snowheads.

There is no such thing as ladies bindings. Bindings are manufactured with differing DIN ranges (the force required to release them) to suit differing heights/weight ranges/abilities etc.

However, all bindings have a 'delta angle' which how much the higher of the heelpiece is versus the height of the toe piece. Delta is measured mm from the underside of the boot lugs to the snow & the heel is usually higher than the toe. Difference makes/models have different delta's, the purpose being to move the skier' hips forward in to a better position.

Delta can be counter productive as if it's too great (often when combined with boots that have a lot of forward lean) the skier ends up too far forward & ends up have to stick their bum out to balance & to stop an 'over the handlebars' feeling. Basic geometry means that the shorter the boot length the steeper the skier will be pitched forward.

Everyone has their own ideal delta ange which can be measured with specialist equipment after which the bindings &/or boots can usually be altered to suit the individual. I regularly have to reduce the delta angle for customers but have rarely had to increase it.

Sounds like the Salomon binding set-up just suited you so it'd worth looking for skis with their bindings. Atomic bindings have the same 2mm delta as Salomon (some are just rebadged Salomons) so they'd also be a good choice - assuming you also choose the correct ski length/width/flex etc.
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