Type 1 - Cautious skiing at lighter release/retention settings. Skiers who designate themselves "1" must accept a narrower margin of retention in order to gain a wider margin of release.

Type 2 - Average/moderate skiing at average release/retention settings. Skiers who designate themselves "2" must accept a balanced compromise between release and retention.

Type 3 - Aggressive, higher speed skiing at higher release/retention settings. Skers who designate themselves "3" must accept a narrower margin of release in order to gain a wider margin of retention.