DIN settings after ACL replacement?

[dave911]

Will be running CTi knee brace, but not sure on DIN settings for on-piste skiing? Rossi 140 / Look P14. Thanks. Maybe 8 of 15? Thanks

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Will be running CTi knee brace, but not sure on DIN settings for on-piste skiing? Rossi 140 / Look P14. Thanks. Maybe 8 of 15? Thanks

w/o knowing your height, weight, boot sole length, & skier type...its hard to comment.

for what it's worth (not much)...I was just skiing in Lenas last month at my 10 months post-op. Kept my bindings where I usually do...at 11. Took two gnarly multiple-flip-scorpion-style high-speed beaters...and knee was fine. I stopped wearing my brace last spring. I'm 170 lbs on Rossi 180 turntables, ski pretty fast & aggressive at times I guess. Your mileage may vary of course.

[pointedem]

they only go to 14

not enuf info. to give u any recomendations.

[snwbdrhoon]

i ran a cti brace for about 3 years after my ACL injury both snowboarding and skiing.

i had to ice EVERY time after skiing or boarding.

i went straight back to my DINs of 12... my bigger concern was losing my skis not release.

of course i blew out my knee playing rugby not skiing....

[L7]

I usually free ski a 10 but after Acl recon think I ran 9 on that leg for the first season. I was on snow sooner than should have been but had commitments. Mid season was racing and ran 12 on the toe of old sollys on the good leg. Hooked a tip on top of a pitch and spun and chewed. No release just got spun. As it turned out I had the 12 DIN on the rebuilt knee by mistake. Knee was fine just chewed my shoulder. Bottom line, maybe start a little lighter than the norm assuming you've done your rehab well enough. Once you feel strong and confidant go back to usual settings.

BTW I had no brace on the knee and never have the rehab is what counts. I still suggest light for a bit just so the muscles get tuned in to the fast firing and coordinated movements again.

[LaramieSkiBum]

BTW I had no brace on the knee and never have the rehab is what counts. I still suggest light for a bit just so the muscles get tuned in to the fast firing and coordinated movements again.

x 2 ... maybe a brace if your a months after the op, but if you rehab right and learn to trust your knees, you should be in theory stronger than you were before. I was, as far as ligaments go. I had hamstring cut out and strung through.

ps...if you do a search for acl* in "gimp central", you will find alot on this.

[Vinman]

ski them exactly where you would if your knee had not been injured.

Rationale for this:

1 you don't want to pre-release and get inured that way

2. you don't want to ski tentatively know you might pre-release

Instead of messing with your DIN, work yourself up to your normal comfort zone/ usualy terrain gradually. Don't just go out and ski 40 deg slopes at full speed

[dave911]

Thanks for the input.
5'10". 185 pounds. Moderately aggressive. K2 PE '05 169cm (yeah, they're short).
I think I'll run 10 DIN and the brace for awhile.