When buying cross-country skis, it is important to consider many nuances, including the mount. It depends on him, your confidence on the track when running, safety and comfort. How to choose the right bindings for cross-country skiing, what you should know and take into account when choosing, the sales assistant usually tells, but if you listened to it, the article will fill the gap.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on the mount manufacturer and type. Consider NNN and SNS technology from Alpina, Alfa or Artex as a mount for your cross-country skis. These bindings are quite reliable and stable, the firms have proven themselves among professional skiers and amateur skiers.
Step 2
Decide on the stiffness. Cross-country ski mounts are best chosen as rigid or semi-rigid. About which case and which type of fastening will be better, you should check with the store's consultant, since each of the manufacturers offers an individual type of fastening both in appearance and in color.
Step 3
Decide which ones - front, gutter or rail mounts - you need. The front ones are one of the cheapest, which today are practically not in demand, even despite their price. This type of fastening is already obsolete. The two second types are equally good, the only difference is that in the first case (fastening with a groove) the boot has one strip for fastening, and in the second - two strips, hence the name “fastening with rails”.
Step 4
Decide which shoe the mount will be designed for. That being said, note that SNS and NNN bindings are equally well suited to all types and sizes of shoes. The only exceptions here are for children; special mounts are intended for them.
Step 5
Choose the type of fastener. It can be automatic or mechanical (manual). Accordingly, in the first case, after inserting the staples into the fastening groove, they will automatically snap into place, while in the second case, you will have to close the fasteners manually.
Step 6
Find out the prices and set aside the required amount for the purchase of the mount. Make a purchase in a specialty, specialty store, after consulting again before buying with a professional consultant.
