They allow you to set the ski sliding direction with incredible accuracy when moving with a skate or classic. Without them, even perfectly selected equipment will not bring you joy, or even very dangerous. Perhaps winter sports enthusiasts immediately realized that these were ski bindings. You can imagine a car in which the steering wheel has no connection with the wheels. The same can be said of skis that do not have a good attachment.
Types of ski mounts
To date, retailers can offer you three types of mounts. Already outdated Nordic Norm 75 mm have one single advantage - the lowest price. In the people, this type of fastening is called welt. If you have decided to purchase such a mount for a small price, then pay attention to the fact that he has a bad stopper relative to the ski, and also remember that his sole will not give you enough lateral and longitudinal stiffness. The skate option may not even be considered. It is worse than the classic one, which bends the foot along with the sole while moving forward. But before making a final decision, make a small comparison. Are the simplest options much cheaper for you? Is it worth saving on this? You buy ski bindings for more than one year. Skiing will come to an end, but the bindings will remain.
NNN and SNS as high-level ski mounts
Now let's look at two other options that belong to next-generation devices. This is the NNN system developed by Rottefella, and SNS is Salomon's new product. Of course, comparing these two systems is a futile and extremely thankless task, since both NNN and SNS are the highest level devices. Even the athletes of the world biathlon and ski elite cannot determine which system is the best.
Both devices used a damping system. SNS and NNN cross-country ski mounts always keep your skis under control.
The systems have fasteners with automatic fastening. A tourist mount is especially relevant, which can be used not only for classic, but also for skating.
Which ski mounts are best for you?
Almost all ski mounts are made by leading manufacturers. Among them are Atomic, Salomon, Dynamic, Rossignol, LOOK and others. There is such a term as a trigger force, which should be calculated close to the average of the scale. For example, if you have a triggering force of 6, then mounts with a scale of 3 to 9 are just perfect for you, and if it’s about 9, then it’s better to buy a mount with a scale of up to 15. There are also very reliable Nordica ski mounts, which are less common. However, this in no case can mean that they are less reliable.
The choice of ski bindings is quite difficult, so if in doubt of any kind, it is better to contact professionals in this field or a sales assistant who can help you make the final choice and justify it.