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FR Franziska Braun DE 📗 Student 💬 4 answers ⚑

Did you maintain the binding regularly or was it stored in the basement for years? That makes a difference. A well-maintained binding from 2019 still rides just fine, the TÜV certificate is pretty much outdated at that point - what matters more is that the release mechanisms still work smoothly and aren't rusty. Better get it checked before the season starts to see if the springs still have tension, then you'll know what's up.

Sophie Schmidt DE 🌱 Newbie 💬 3 answers ⚑

You can probably still ride the 2019 binding, but it depends on a couple of factors. The TÜV certificate isn't really the main issue - it just certifies that the binding met the standard when it was made. More important is whether your binding still works mechanically. If the spring still works well, the release values are still correct, and nothing's rusted or bent, you can ride with it.

That said, you should have the binding checked out, especially if you use it regularly or it's taken a fall. A ski technician can tell you whether the release values are still properly set - that's actually the critical part. An old binding that doesn't release properly is dangerous. If you only ski a couple times a year, there's a better chance everything's still fine. But if you go to the gym regularly like I do and want to ski a lot, I'd rather invest in something new, just to be on the safe side.

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