NNN Auto Bindings

I have NNN auto bindings on my skis and find them a hassle to
get into particularly in deep snow. Is there a way to simplify getting into
them? I would prefer manual bindings but they are not as readily
available. What is the advantage of auto bindings over manual bindings?

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To avoid floundering in deep snow, trample a spot down before you take the skis off, and stand in that spot to put the skis back on.

The advantage of auto bindings is that they are "easy" and "automatic", but what I find is that they are more prone to getting packed up with snow or ice, and can be actually harder to get in and out of. I think they look "easier" in the store, which is where the sale is made. Maybe "automatic" is named to appeal to people who don't know how to drive a stick shift! ;- )

Chris

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I have NNN auto bindings on my skis and find them a hassle to
get into particularly in deep snow. Is there a way to simplify getting into
them? I would prefer manual bindings but they are not as readily
available. What is the advantage of auto bindings over manual bindings?







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On 19 Dec 2003, at 13:06, Chris Cline wrote:

The advantage of auto bindings is that they are "easy" and
"automatic", but what I find is that they are more prone to getting
packed up with snow or ice, and can be actually harder to get in and
out of.

That's what I've been told, but I've had Salomon auto bindings on
my rock and touring skis for years and have never had a problem
w/ icing.


Eddie Luban

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I've never used the Salomons, so perhaps I should add that my remarks are specific to the NNN-BC automatic (which, I've heard, may not be a currently available binding).

my apologies-
Chris

Eddie Luban wrote:
On 19 Dec 2003, at 13:06, Chris Cline wrote:

The advantage of auto bindings is that they are "easy" and
"automatic", but what I find is that they are more prone to getting
packed up with snow or ice, and can be actually harder to get in and
out of.

That's what I've been told, but I've had Salomon auto bindings on
my rock and touring skis for years and have never had a problem
w/ icing.


Eddie Luban





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Chris Cline wrote:
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I've never used the Salomons, so perhaps I should add that my remarks are specific to the NNN-BC automatic
(which, I've heard, may not be a currently available binding).

my apologies-
Chris

Eddie Luban wrote:
On 19 Dec 2003, at 13:06, Chris Cline wrote:

The advantage of auto bindings is that they are "easy" and
"automatic", but what I find is that they are more prone to getting
packed up with snow or ice, and can be actually harder to get in and
out of.

That's what I've been told, but I've had Salomon auto bindings on
my rock and touring skis for years and have never had a problem
w/ icing.



_ There are two things going on here.

1. Ice and snow in the binding.

_ As long as you remember to grease the binding with a good cold
weather grease at the start of the season ( Garage door opener
grease works well. ) you should have no problems with the binding
icing up. Or a least none that a few well placed whacks won't
solve.

2. Ice and snow on the boot.

_ This is always a problem, although I think the Salomn version
is a bit better because it's wider and has a wedge shape that is
easier to pop out. For NNN/BC it's convient to carry a small
piece of plastic[1] that just fits in the slot over the bar. In
deep snow the trick is to use the plastic to pop the snow out and
then directly step on the binding before you step down in the
snow again and pack it up again. In really deep snow, I tend to
work on things one ski at a time, i.e. get things setup so that
you can easily pop the snow out and get into the binding for one
ski and then setup again to get the next ski.

_ Lastly, there is the trick of putting the tail in the snow
so the ski sticks up at about a 30 degree angle, you then
step in the binding and kind of "push forward". This works
really well with alpine step-in bindings but can be adapted
to NNN/BC auto bindings.

_ Booker C. Bense


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