If you already have Nordic skiing boots and need to buy new bindings, you absolutely MUST know what system your boots are. Cross country ski binding systems are NOT interchangeable. Aren’t sure which XC binding system you have? Follow these simple steps.
For more information about the XC binding systems, check out Nordic Skiing Binding Types.
What You Need:
- XC ski boot
- Measuring Tape
Steps:
Step 1: Look at your XC boot’s sole. How many bars does it have?
0 Bars but 3 little holes – You need 3-pin bindings
1 Bar – Go to Step 2
2 Bars – You need SNS Pilot bindings
Step 2: Measure the length of the bar
1 inch / 2.5cm = You need SNS Profil Bindings
1 ¼ inch / 3.2cm = You need NNN Bindings or NIS Bindings
1 3/4 inch / 4.4cm = You need NNN-BC Bindings*
1 11/16 inch / 4.3cm = You need SNS XA Bindings*
Source: SkinnySkis.com, which has some great images that illustrate these differences.
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