Skating cross-country bindings

The choice of cross-country ski bindings at Snowleader

There are two types of cross-country ski bindings, and your choice of binding is directly linked to your choice of boots. Only very experienced skiers are able to distinguish between these bindings and select one accordingly, which is why the choice of boots generally determines the type of binding. Discover all skating bindings at Snowleader.

The two cross-country binding systems

Each binding system matches a brand of cross-country ski boots: NNN (New Nordic Norm), for boots from Rossignol, Rotefella, Atomic and Alpina, or SNS (Salomon Nordic System), for boots from Salomon, Fisher, Adidas or Hartjes. For each cross-country ski binding, a type of hinge or rotating metal bar makes the boot/binding combination more reliable than before.

The difference between the two binding systems

To give you better control of your skis when the boot is flat on the binding, a plastic ridge along the binding fits into a groove in the boot sole. The NNN system has two ridges, while the SNS system has one, which is why each cross-country ski binding system matches a specific boot type. Each system is available for classic or skating, and for skating, a spring mechanism helps return the ski to the heel of the boot. If you have any questions, the Snowleader team will be happy to advise you.