{"id":6708,"date":"2022-09-20T07:44:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T07:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/uncategorized\/choosing-bindings-for-cross-country-bc-skis\/"},"modified":"2022-12-21T21:08:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T21:08:34","slug":"choosing-bindings-for-cross-country-bc-skis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/en\/choose-the-right-gear\/choosing-bindings-for-cross-country-bc-skis\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing bindings for cross-country BC skis"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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A binding choice<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Over the centuries, solutions for binding a pair of boots to a pair of skis have got pretty good. Every modern solution, from 75mm to Xplore, has its champion. But unless you\u2019ve tried them all, you won\u2019t know for yourself which one suits you best.<\/p>\r\n

Luckily there\u2019s a lot of good and knowledgeable advice \u2013 but we all seek different pleasures in the snow, according to our different skills, our personal preferences, and the conditions and terrain we can get to.\u00a0A wide look at the choices is always useful. Here\u2019s ours, with some recommendations and a wee bit of guidance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First of all \u2013 what do you want to do?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The first thing you should do when choosing bindings is to ask yourself the same question you ask when you choose new skis: Where are you going?<\/p>\r\n

Are you into tours on flatter terrain? Or are you after peaks and steeps? Are you touring for turns, or do you prioritise comfort and distance?<\/p>\r\n

What\u2019s more, what are you carrying? If you\u2019re out with a heavy rucksack, do you need to think about stability? Do you want something easy to repair if you\u2019re out for days on end? Or something that\u2019s not likely to break in the first place?t.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Boots are (very) important<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And we can\u2019t really talk about bindings without talking about boots. The stiffness of the shaft and sole are pretty decisive when it comes to your overall experience. The fit of the boot affects the pleasure of the tour. We definitely recommend setting some time aside to try some on \u2013 get guidance in a specialist shop, maybe, and find the shoe that best suits your use, skill level and age.<\/p>\r\n

It\u2019s a very bad idea to buy shoes without trying them on. If they don\u2019t suit your feet or your intended use, it can pretty much ruin the whole experience.\r\nBeware of over-simplified claims like \u201cYou can\u2019t turn with BC boots and bindings like you can with 75mm boots\u201d. You can \u2013 just choose stiffer BC boots.<\/p>\r\n

Generally speaking, we recommend going for boots from well-known, and preferably Norwegian, manufacturers who\u2019ve made good ski boots for a long time. We don\u2019t like to recommend any particular boot; the choice depends a great deal on fit and use. But you can\u2019t go too far wrong with boots from the likes of Lundhags<\/a>, ALFA<\/a>,\u00a0Alpina<\/a>\u00a0og\u00a0Crispi<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Ski boots: selection and compatibility<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are some tips for choosing the right boots for cross-country skis built for the backcountry, and for compatibility between boots and bindings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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A quick summary<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Which bindings are usually chosen for which kinds of cross-country ski?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tSmale fjellski og markaski<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Her velger man ofte NIS\/NNN bindinger, eller plate alternativer. Ganske likt som p\u00e5 mange langrennski. Om man \u00f8nsker litt varmere sko og en mer solid binding, g\u00e5r man for BC-binding.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tGenerelt p\u00e5 fjellski \u2013 BC bindinger<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

90% av normale fjellski til fjellbruk monteres med BC-bindinger. Aller helst en BC Manuell binding. Mange velger ogs\u00e5 75mm binding, spesielt de som fortsatt foretrekker telemarksteknikk.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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P\u00e5 breiere, mer kj\u00f8rerettede fjellski med midje p\u00e5 60mm + er BC Magnum, eller aller helst 75mm\/75mm med kabel \u00e5 foretrekke. Det er da man f\u00e5r mest ut av skiene egenskaper, skoene og bindingene i kombinasjon.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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75mm or BC?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The telemark generation and those who learned to ski on \u201ckandahar\u201d and other wire bindings will probably never let go of 75mm bindings. This is a distinctly Norwegian tradition, after all, stretching back to the glory days of Sondre Norheim and his newly invented wicker straps in the late 1860s. This is fine by us \u2013we\u2019re doing our best to preserve Norwegian skiing history for the enjoyment of future generations.<\/p>\r\n

One advantage of the 75mm norm is their flexibility. With the same bindings and skis, you can find shoes with the stiffness that suits you. You can chose 75mm bindings with a removable cable, too, which brings even greater flexibility in terms of boots and cables.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Broader skis and turns \u2013 75mm<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wider mountain skis of more than 60mm at the waise often require more stiffness in boot and binding for the skier to be able to properly engage the steel edge. A stiff boot and a 75mm cable binding are great for descents (albeit this isn\u2019t the only solution \u2013\u00a0as long as you have a boot stiff enough, BC Magnum bindings can be excellent for turns, too). Many 75mm cable bindings come equipped with plates and heel risers, making them more attractive for steeper skiing than BC bindings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Our recommendation is to go for a BC Magnum or 75mm binding paired with stiffer boots on skis with a waist wider than 60mm.<\/strong><\/div>\r\n