What Is a Type Iii Skier

Type III Skiers Are… Skiers who prefer fast skiing on slopes of moderate to steep pitch. Skiers who designate themselves as Type III receive higher than average release/retention settings. This corresponds to decreased releasability in a fall in order gain a decreased risk of inadvertent binding release.

What does type mean in skiing?

Skier Type is a rating, chosen by the skier, that describes the way that they ski. It is a confusing combination of skill level, prefered terrain, but most importantly aggression. A shop employee cannot pick this level for you.

Who determines skier type?

Selecting your skier type is your responsibility. Your skier type, height, weight, age and ski boot sole length are used by the shop technician to determine the release / retention settings of your bindings, also referred to as the DIN setting. It is important to rovide accurate information.