), all that remains is to install the fastenings and train. The installation process is simple, but requires some skill. Therefore, we recommend that you contact a service center, where professionals will install the fasteners quickly and efficiently. If you still want to do it yourself, then let's start.

Installing bindings on roller skis is practically no different from installing bindings on skis. To install bindings on roller skis you need the same set of tools as for installing on regular skis:

1. Special jig or template for installing fasteners

The conductors for different fastening systems are different, be sure to pay attention to this (SNS and NNN). The jig for installing mounts on roller skis is shorter than for installing skis.

2. Drill for installing fasteners

On sale you can find special drills with a stop, for example Rottefella 3.7 mm drills for skis and 4.1 mm for metal roller skis. If you don’t have a special drill, then a regular metal drill will do. Many sources recommend installing fasteners with a 4 mm drill, but from experience we recommend 4.5 mm. Screws fit into such holes more easily and hold tightly. If there is only a standard Rottefella 3.7 or 4.1 mm, then it is better to widen the holes by placing the drill at an angle. You can lubricate the screw with any household grease or machine oil; some recommend using ski grip wax. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to screw in the screw.

note, that NIS platforms come with larger screws and it is better to drill 5 mm holes for them.

3. Screwdriver and screwdriver for tightening

On the left is the PH standard, on the right – PZ

1. Unlike skis, you don’t need to look for balance on roller skates. The mounts are placed so that the heel of the boot is close to the mudguard of the rear wheel.

2. We attach the fasteners to the frame of the roller skate and mark the front hole or axis of the boot. If it is more convenient, you can mark the hole for the heel and set the template along it.

3. Install the jig according to the markings and drill the required holes.

4. Screw in the mount. The screws go into the metal very tightly - this is normal..

Advice:

On the bindings it is better to change the flexor to Hard, and on the SNS pilot increase the spring force so that the roller does not sag too much from the heel of the boot.

Abstract. Detailed description of installing bindings on cross-country skis. Video at the end of the note. You can download a markup template for installation.

It so happened that my old ski boots with 75 bindings broke. Naturally, I wanted to move to a new level of progress and install modern ski bindings. And then my son had some good extra Salomon boots for SNS bindings. I didn’t have to worry about choosing fasteners and they were purchased for 800 rubles. The exact name is Salomon SNS PROFIL AUTO MEN.
These bindings are marketed as: “Comfortable touring bindings with flex characteristics targeted at male skiers.” Just what the coach ordered.
Because I remembered that I had drills, a drill, an awl and a screwdriver at home, so I politely refused the offer to install the fasteners in the store. Moreover, the box contained instructions in 10 languages.

We install ski bindings ourselves.

At home, when I started studying the instructions, I discovered an interesting point:
Installation of fasteners.
“Your bindings must be properly installed on your skis by a certified professional at your Authorized Salomon Dealer shop or service center in accordance with the instructions and recommendations in the latest edition of the Salomon Cross Country Ski Technical Manual. Failure to follow this rule increases your risk of injury while riding.“.
That's it, not a word more about installation. I also read useful advice from this manual that when fastening on uneven terrain, you should tie the ski to your right or left leg to avoid losing it. By the way, very wise.
The remaining points, as usual, are complete reinsurance of the manufacturer against various legal claims of a spoiled Western consumer.

Based on the lack of that same manual, I had to remember my carpentry and plumbing skills from labor lessons and install the fasteners myself. Anyone who worked hard at school and then managed to consolidate the skills of marking, drilling and driving screws in everyday life should be able to cope.

Here is a set of tools that we will need. You can use a Phillips screwdriver to drive screws. But it’s much better to have a special PZ3 bit that costs 35-40 rubles. The bit has a blunt tip and fits tightly into the cross of the screw. When driving screws with a regular Phillips screwdriver, you need to press it firmly so that it does not slip.

The RZ3 bit will make it easier to drive screws

Tool kit for self-installation of fasteners

Our main task is to establish the axis of attaching the boot to the ski strictly at the center of gravity of the ski. Professionals can move the mounts to one side or another from the CG. Fans of Sunday ski trips have no need for such troubles.
First of all, I dismantled the old 75 mounts. There were three holes left from them, which did not interfere with the installation of SNS mounts.

Find the center of gravity of the ski. To do this, we use the thrust bearing from the fasteners themselves. After several unsuccessful attempts, this center will be found. We make a line with a felt-tip pen.

Using a square, we draw a perpendicular to the side edge of the ski.
Above this line there should be a rod that is on the sole of the shoe.

Draw a perpendicular through the center of gravity

We apply the mount so that the clamping point of the boot shaft is above the center of gravity of the ski and carefully use an awl to prick the center of the front hole. We do this maneuver very carefully. One day, I was installing a mount and drilling three holes at once. As a result of inaccurate drilling, the heel of the boot was slightly shifted from the center of gravity and nothing could be corrected.

So now, I decided to drill the front hole in the center first. Screw the mount onto one screw, try on the thrust bearing and then mark the other two holes.

The front hole should be located strictly along the centerline of the ski and at a distance of 35 mm from the center of gravity. I found this out later, having found this markup template from Salamon on the Internet.

We select a drill. We take the screw from the kit and use a caliper to measure the diameter of the screw shaft.

This is the drill you need to use to drill the hole. There are tips to drill with a 3.6 mm drill. http://www.skiline.ru/sport-technology/169-ski-binding-mounting. But it's somehow risky. Too much tension in the hole can lead to cracking of the ski. According to classical carpentry canons, the diameter of the hole should be equal to the diameter of the screw rod. I decided to go 50/50 and drilled with a 3.8 mm drill. In order not to drill through the ski, we place an emphasis on the drill using insulating tape.

You should first make sure that the length of the screw is not too long and it will not come out from the sliding side of the ski.
We drill a hole, trying very hard to keep the drill perpendicular to the ski. Here a screwdriver or electric drill is preferable to a hand drill.
When drilling, do not press too hard on the drill. We remember that a ski is a layer cake and its filling is not very strong.
We place the mount on the first screw. We apply a thrust bearing. Carefully align the mount. Holding the front part, remove the thrust bearing and mark two other holes.

Do not snap the front mounting bracket. The front screw is located under it. The fasteners are in the box with the bracket not latched. As a rule, everyone starts turning the mount and snaps the bracket.

If the bracket is accidentally snapped, then we do this. We insert one screwdriver with a rod diameter of 4 mm into the groove where the boot rod is inserted, and with the second screwdriver we carefully pry the bracket up. It is better to remove it and put it aside until the end of installation.

I install the screws without glue. The tension in the hole is very good and in my opinion there is no need for glue.

We do the same with the second ski.

The process of installing the ski binding is shown in more detail and in dynamics in the video. Here I installed the SALOMON SNS SKATE skating bindings on new skis.

For the winter season 06/07, Salomon has prepared a number of new products.

The main and most interesting innovation is the appearance of new bindings for classic skiing, and the updating of the Pilot line of bindings for cross-country skis.

Salomon ski bindings

Classic fastenings.

The bindings are the next step forward in binding technology for the classic ride. The mounting mechanism for the classic ride is based on the existing platform Pilot. This made the fastening more effective and stable. You can have better control of your ski during long rental periods.

"For me, the SNS Pilot Classic bindings give me a better, harder kick. It creates a real cohesion between the boots, bindings and skis. The whole system gives me more stability and control. I have more power transmission. All of my energy is used efficiently. If I have one thing to say: The best kick ever!"
("The SNS Pilot Classic bindings give me the best, tightest push. They create a true connection between boot, binding and ski. Overall the system gives me more stability and control. I transfer more energy. And all my energy is used efficiently. In short: Every push is better!")
Anders Aukland, Norway.

2 axes with flexible connection.

An additional axis on a flexible link provides greater amplitude, better push transmission and better control.

Setup.

The new system has the ability to adjust the spring stiffness to suit a specific skier and terrain.

Low weight.

The design of the fastenings allowed us to reduce the weight to 260 grams per pair.

New lid shape.

The mounting cover has a new design.

Skate bindings SNS Pilot Skate.

Skate bindings have also changed their design, retaining all the best qualities of the SNS Pilot Skate bindings.

"With the SNS PILOT Euqipe Skate, I have more control and power transmission. The Salomon PILOT 2 ax technology really uses all my energy. It is best system I have found for skating that allows me to win."
("With the SNS PILOT Euqipe Skate bindings, I have more control over the energy I transfer. Salomon's two-axis PILOT technology really harnesses all my energy. It's the best system I've found for skating and helping me win."
Mathias Fredriksson, Sweden

Basic concepts of SNS Pilot Skate bindings.

2 rigid metal axles.

The 2-axle binding design provides enough torsional rigidity to transfer energy to the ski's edge.

Profile along the entire length of the boot.

The high profile holds the boot along the entire length of the sole.

Types of Salomon ski bindings.

Salomon produces 3 lines of ski bindings:

• - bindings for racing skis used in elite sports.
• - wide range of ski bindings. SNS Profil bindings can be used from cross-country skiing competitions to light ski trips.
• SNS X-ADV- specialized ski bindings designed for ski trips.

	Classic bindings for top level athletes Flexor adjustable - 85-105 Weight 260 g/pair Opening mechanism - manual
	Skating bindings for top level athletes Flexor - 115 Weight 320 g/pair
	Skating bindings for top level athletes Flexor - 115 Weight 320 g/pair Opening mechanism - manual
	Classic bindings for high-level athletes, tested at World Cup level competitions Flexor - 85 Weight 254 g/pair Opening mechanism - manual
	SNS PROFIL EQUIPE SKATE Free-wheel bindings for athletes and people leading an active lifestyle who often ski Flexor - 115 Weight 254 g/pair Opening mechanism - manual
	Combined bindings can be used for both classic and free riding styles. Flexor - 105 Weight 242 g/pair Opening mechanism - manual
	SNS PROFIL AUTO MEN / WOMEN / UNIVERSAL PM12 Ski bindings for recreational skiing with automatic opening system Flexor - 105 / 95 / 100 Weight 284 / 274 / 284 g/pair
	Junior model of fastening, designed specifically for young athletes Flexor - junior stiffness Weight 246 g/pair Opening mechanism - manual
	Junior bindings for recreational skiing with automatic opening system Flexor - junior stiffness Weight 266 g/pair Opening mechanism - automatic
	Children's bindings with an unusual, fun design Flexor - children's rigidity Weight 184 g/pair Opening mechanism - a special mechanism that a child can open independently

Bindings are an important element of ski equipment. As a rule, the installation of bindings is done by the store, but some skiers prefer to do it themselves. Let's find out how they succeed.

Types of ski bindings

There are three types of ski bindings:

1. Hard (welt) – Nordic Norm 75 mm.
2. Semi-rigid – straps, elastic bands and buckles.
3. System:
   • SNS Salomon
   • NN Rotofella

Since the first two types are gradually going out of use due to their total imperfection and moral obsolescence, there is no need to talk about them. It is much more interesting to talk about system fastenings.

It is worth noting that if a skier decides to install the NN 75mm, the installation instructions below will suit him.

Systems from Salomon and Rotofella

These fastening systems have a different number of longitudinal components, functionality and boot stabilization indicators, and are also available in various modifications. They are great for cross-country skis, the most common type in skiing.

• Rotofella system NNN appeared a little later than NN 75mm. The boots are fastened and stabilized here thanks to two longitudinal guides. The functionality of these mounts is not inferior to NN.
• In the Salomon SNS system Only one hinge mount is used. Due to the peculiarities of the sole of the boots designed for such bindings, the athlete can control the ski while performing any move. This is the most modern version of ski bindings.

There are no significant disadvantages or advantages between these systems. They are more convenient, more practical and more modern than their predecessors, so they cost a little more.

How to install bindings on cross-country skis yourself

To install the fasteners, you will first need the following equipment:

• Cross-country skis and bindings for them;
• A paper template for marking or a jig;
• Screwdriver (cross bit + drills 3.4 – 3.6 mm);
• Marker;
• PVA glue;
• Ruler;
• Awl.

Installation instructions

Installation of ski bindings occurs in several stages.

Step 1: Center of Gravity

The first step is to determine the center of gravity of the skis. To do this, the ski is placed on the edge of the ruler and moved along this surface until the skis freeze, like balanced scales, parallel to the floor.

The center balance lines must be marked with a marker. The marked line will coincide with the axis of fastening the bracket.

Step 2: Marking

The next step is to mark the holes on the ski area. This action is carried out using a paper template, which is usually supplied with the fasteners. If you don’t have it on hand, it doesn’t matter, you can download it from the Internet, or mark the ski using an awl, attaching the assembled mount so that the center of gravity coincides with the axis of fixation of the shoe.

In this case, in the NNN system the holes are located in front of the axis of the center of gravity, and in the SNS the axis lies directly under the mount. For professional marking, a conductor is used.

Step 3: Drilling Holes

Before drilling, you should check the distance between the holes located on the mount with the distance between the points marked during marking.

Holes for Rottefella are drilled with a drill with a diameter of 3.4 mm, and for Salomon - 3.6 mm. The depth of the holes is 10 mm. Drilling is performed at medium speed with light pressure. To ensure reliable fixation, the finished holes are blown and then filled with glue.

Step 5: Assembly

Now that the holes are ready, you need to attach the fasteners and tighten the screws tightly. After which the ski is left to dry (about 10-12 hours).

The cross-country skis are now ready for use. As you can see, there is nothing difficult about this. The main thing is to be careful and attentive, as well as to have all the necessary tools.

Ski trips- a favorite type of winter recreation. Even an inveterate lover of hot summer will not refuse to breathe fresh air in a snow-covered forest. What can we say about those who cannot imagine their life without skis!

It should be noted that currently skiing in our country actively developing, and the stores offer a wide range of equipment for different types. Some people prefer cross-country skiing, while others, on the contrary, like leisurely walks. There are also those who find the flat terrain boring and ski from the mountains. Mention should also be made of tourists who go on winter ski trips.

For all these activities need different types of skis, and the higher the level of the athlete, the more stringent his requirements for equipment. The smallest nuances are taken into account, which beginners and amateurs may not even be aware of.

In the available variety of skis and related sports, everyone can choose the most suitable one for themselves, and ordinary cross-country skis will surely win the palm.

Still, fans of alpine skiing need to look for places where they can ski, and amateur ski tourism is not for everyone. But treadmills can be used in the nearest park or forest, and do this at least every weekend. Those who are especially adventurous can even take part in some local competitions!

So, to diversify your winter leisure time, it’s enough to buy the necessary clothes and equipment: skis, poles and bindings. It’s worth dwelling on them in more detail.

Ski bindings and their types

Fastenings- This is a very important element of the ski design. They transmit forces from the leg to the ski and set the direction of sliding. The older generation probably remembers grandfather’s models: a belt clamp was attached to the ski, which secured the leg at the back with an elastic band. The only advantage of such “inventions” is that they could be worn on any shoes, even felt boots. And if we compare the described samples with modern ones, then the importance of the role of fastenings will be completely obvious: they provide comfort and stability at any move.

Three main types of cross-country ski bindings:

Nordic Norm 75mm, or the so-called welted. This is an outdated model that is gradually falling out of use. Connoisseurs of such antiques and the extremely low price prevent them from finally saying goodbye to it.

NNN system from Roteffella appeared later and has two longitudinal guides that stabilize the boot. In terms of functionality, it is in no way inferior to the previous version.

SNS system from Salomon, with one longitudinal guide. This is a modern standard for fastenings of a very high level. The soles of boots for such fastenings allow the foot control the ski during any move.

The last two systems are now the most popular, but there are no obvious advantages or disadvantages compared to each other, so you can choose any. In terms of price, they will cost more than NN75, but they are much more convenient and practical, and You can save on installation these fasteners. Usually the instructions recommend seeking help from specialists, but it is quite possible to perform such an operation on your own. All you need is a little confidence and the right tools:

• Skis and bindings;
• Template for marking;
• A screwdriver with a blunt Phillips bit and drill bits;

• Ruler;
• Marker;
• PVA glue.
• Awl;

Procedure for installing fasteners

For all types of bindings, you first need to find the center of gravity of the skis. On some models, the manufacturer has already marked this place, but usually it is advised not to trust the factory branding. Such balancing is necessary for normal comfortable riding, when the ski does not “weigh” in any direction. Finding the center of gravity it is done very simply. You need to place the ski on the edge of, for example, a ruler, and move it along it until the “scales” freeze parallel to the floor. The ruler in this case will indicate the center of gravity, which will need to be marked with a marker.

So, the desired point has been found. In modern models, the line of the center of gravity coincides with the axis of the boot bracket fastening, so you need to attach the front part of the binding to the ski and Mark its correct position with a marker. If it is necessary to install Nordic Norm 75, then there should be two screws of the fastening bracket on the marked line. In other words, you need to place the device so that the edge of your big toe is on the balance line.

An important step is marking the holes. For him, the ideal option would be to use a special jig, which allows you to accurately find the position of the fasteners. If there is no such conductor, then A paper template will also work, which is usually supplied with fastenings. If this is not there, you will have to mark the ski with an awl through the holes in the mount attached to it. By the way, since the fastening consists of elements that move relative to each other, you should use it assembled for marking, so that later there will be no mismatch in size.

Check for self-control. A drilled ski cannot be restored back, so an extra check will not hurt. Having measured the distance between the holes on the mount, you need to compare them with similar parameters on the finished marking.

Drilling holes according to the marks made. Usually the instructions indicate to what depth the screws need to be drilled, and what length and diameter the drill should be. If there is no suitable length, you can take any and wrap it with electrical tape on top, leaving only the necessary millimeters. Using a drill at low speeds, you need to drill holes in the marked places.

Filling with glue. Blow the finished holes to remove dust and fill them with glue. Sometimes it may come complete with fasteners, but if it is not there, then simple PVA will do. This will help fill the cracks formed during drilling, waterproof and provides more reliable fixation. Sometimes it is recommended to use epoxy for this purpose, but it is better not to do this, since the solvents in the resin can damage the ski. By the way, there is an alternative opinion that claims that glue is not needed, but everyone will decide for themselves. In any case, this is not difficult to do, and the glue will not interfere.

Assembly of the structure. You need to attach the mount to the ski again and start tightening the screws, first not completely, to make sure that the installation is even, and then finally, so that there are no backlashes. For NN 75 you will have to first insert the boot and check its alignment on the ski. Wait for the glue to dry. After the fasteners are installed, you need to wait another 10-12 hours for the glue to completely dry.

This video explains in detail how to install the SNS mounts.

Installing ski bindings yourself is doable. The main thing is to have self-confidence and the right tools.