Ski boots NNN

The most popular sport in winter is skiing. Reliability and safety play an important role here. For a very long time, the debate about which type of fastening is better - NNN or SNS?

NNN is a ski boot fastening system. This type of fastening is offered by Rottefella. The mount is considered universal and will fit any boots, with the exception of boots for children and adolescents.

A distinctive feature is two parallel stops. The mount has four stiffness options and two notches. Boots with this binding are better suited for skating because the bracket is pushed back.

SNS is a profile type of fastening created by the French company Salomon. It has three stiffness options, one notch in the boot and a brace at the edge.

The main differences between NNN and SNS are:

• Retainers. NNN has it under the toes. This improves handling. And SNS has it in front of the toe.
• Guide tabs. The NNN has two parallel ridges and the SNS has one central one.
• Control. The NNN mount has the best steering control, especially when skating, not to mention the SNS.
• Number of stiffness options.

Ski boots are divided into two categories:

• High boots are used for skating. They fix the leg tightly to avoid injury while riding. It is important to choose the correct size when choosing skating boots to avoid injury.
• Low-cut boots provide comfort while riding in a classic style. They have a soft upper and outsole.
• Universal or combined - suitable for both the first and second riding style and have an average length.

• Professional - they can withstand heavy loads and serve for a very long time.
• Hiking boots - made in such a way that it is convenient not only to ride in them, but also to walk. They are made of a combination of leather and synthetics, withstand heavy loads and do not allow moisture to pass through.
• Amateur models are distinguished by their bright design and have no fundamental requirements and are created for walking.
• Children - should be easy to dress and take off, be comfortable and keep warm. Some manufacturers, when selling children's ski boots, put an extra insole so that the size can be adjusted and the boots last longer.

There are hundreds of brands that make ski boots. How not to get confused in the names? And which brand to choose for yourself?

Salomon. All the same French company that produces SNS mounts. Not just a big, but a huge selection for any level of training. Constant improvement of boots is the release of a new model.

Lange. One of the best manufacturers. No wonder their slogan is No. 1 in the world market.... Top models of this brand, developed by Ferrari designers.

The main feature of the Italian brand Tecnica is the collar gate. It is designed not only for top models, but also for models of other, lower levels. Another difference is the minimum vibration from the skis, this allows the leg not to get tired during long skiing. Boots from this company keep warm well even at low temperatures.

Rossignol. Perhaps one of the first companies to pay attention to the design of women's skis. Selling a product is important to a brand, which is why it uses different marketing moves, such as skis for "femme fatale".

Nordica. The largest manufacturer. More than 700,000 pairs of shoes are produced annually. And in the middle of the last century, the brand bought the Kastle ski factory.

Fischer manufactures boots of its own concept. The products of this brand are considered relatively inexpensive and very popular among young skiers.

When choosing ski boots, the material from which they are made plays an important role. Leather, tarpaulin, synthetics - it all depends on personal comfort. But you need to understand that the denser and tougher the material, the more difficult it will be to remove the boots after use. For some stiff models, it takes about 20 minutes to stay warm.

Another disadvantage of hard rubber is that the holes made for the mountings are pulled out very quickly. Although the price of such models is much lower than the others. But we all remember the saying: "The miser pays twice."

Artificial leather. The most common material for making ski boots. Good manufacturers have boots made of synthetic materials and artificial leather that do not crack in the cold and last for a very long time. Such models have high-quality insulation. There are, of course, boots made of genuine leather, but there are very few of them and they are purchased only by those for whom this moment is of fundamental importance. The indisputable advantage of synthetic and artificial materials, of course, is shape retention. What can not be said about boots made from natural materials.