What are Different Types of Ski Bindings?
Ski bindings are devices that attach the boot to the ski. Bindings must always be compatible with the ski boot type. Different types of ski bindings include alpine, snowboard, backcountry, telemark, and Kandahar. Kandahar ski bindings are cable bindings. Cable bindings secure the foot in a forward position in the binding using a cable. Cable bindings are not interchangeable with three-pin binding systems. The New Nordic Norm (NNN)telemark ski bindings are available in both cable and three-pin styles. Three-pin ski bindings have three pins off the base with a metal clamp to attach the boot. The pins must be firmly placed into the holes on the toe of the boot. Cable ski bindings can be more expensive than three-pin ski bindings, but cable types are less likely to damage ski boots than pin types. The New Nordic Norm Backcountry (NNN-BC) ski bindings are not interchangeable with NNN types of ski bindings. NNN and NNN-BC bindings are compatible with different ski boots. Some skiers consider
