Types and installation of bindings for children's skis

The level of proficiency in skiing technique depends on 2 points: skill, physical fitness of the person involved in sports and the quality characteristics of the equipment. Children's ski bindings (LK) are intended for young ski enthusiasts. Specialized devices serve as a guarantee of confidence on the slope, protect against injury. It is necessary to choose children's LK correctly: appropriate for age, degree of preparedness, purpose of application.

The ski carrier is designed to securely hold the heel and toe of the boot. At the same time, an appropriate design adjustment should be carried out, affecting the safety of using the equipment. The physiological characteristics of the athlete are taken into account when adjusting the bindings.

The mount itself is equipped with specialized pins designed to fix the boot. In addition, the package includes a set of braces and bends that prevent the foot from slipping and guarantee easy movement inside the device. Having the information on how to properly install the LC on boot skis, you will provide the greatest comfort when skiing, regardless of the purpose of the device and other points. I must say that modern fastenings in the heel assembly are quite elastic, reduce the level of mechanical vibrations and maximize the comfort of use.

For the smallest athletes, the systems with the least stiffness are suitable, which are combined with ordinary shoes. From the age of 5, if you have enough skill, you can switch to more rigid fastening options, choose the standard and fastening design in proportion to your riding style.

Children's skis are sold together with the LK. An adult needs to choose sports equipment in proportion to the age and physical capabilities of the child. For buyers, manufacturers offer 3 types of bindings for children's skis.

Elastic leather or cotton fabric is used as the main material. Skis with a similar design are intended for kids who have just gotten on skis. Their advantage lies in the fact that you can fix the skis directly on ordinary shoes, adjusting the desired size without the help of others. Minus - the displacement of the belts during skiing.

Rigid mounts are expensive, but they are the most reliable and safe, they make it possible to firmly fix the foot. Such skis are equipped with a steel system on which special boots are fixed.

Semi-rigid bindings are high strength rubber belts. They form a high reliability of fixation. The soft and semi-rigid attachments are intended for children aged 3 to 5 years. For older kids, you can choose professional sports equipment with boots.

According to professional reviews, it is advisable for children to purchase the following brands and models.

• NN 75. The classic model, tested for more than a dozen years. It is characterized by reliability, durability and reasonable cost. It has 2 drawbacks: it is difficult to fix and snow often adheres to it.

• SNS. Modern ski bindings from the renowned Salomon company. The boots are equipped with an automatic fastener, therefore, there is no need to bend over and take off your gloves.

• NNN. Another example of the latest generation. Produced by Rottefella. Endowed with a secure fit and will fit a variety of boot models.

The choice of ski bindings depends on a number of conditions.

• Purpose of use. If the child is not interested in skiing at a professional level, then it makes no sense to buy expensive equipment. First, the sports equipment will only be used a few times. Secondly, next season it will not fit in size and you will need to purchase a new one. For a preschool child, it is preferable to purchase universal skis with a soft or semi-rigid belt.
• Comfortableness. It is important that the boots are chosen according to the size of the feet and the PC. Only with this option will it be possible to firmly fix the leg. It is inappropriate to purchase equipment that is not suitable for a child in order to save money.
• Security. The more reliable the fastening material, the less chance of injury. Mounts are an extremely important piece of equipment. The baby's legs must be firmly fixed in them, then he will ride without risking injury. For a child who is starting to learn to ride, it is advisable to purchase children's skis equipped with a skipper, under ordinary winter boots or boots. Universal choice - LC "Cycle". They firmly and reliably fix the feet on the runners, they are combined with any warm shoes. And since they have a sliding structure, you can practice skating for several years. They are suitable for children with foot sizes from 28 to 36.
• For a child under 6 years old, soft rubber mounts are ideal, and a student of a school can use semi-rigid steel ski-belts with rubber belts, for example, semi-rigid ski multifunctional bindings "Cycle".
• But for a skier 9-12 years old the use of rigid iron fasteners is already allowed: they most reliably hold the legs. This is of great importance when a young skier rolls down hills, forcing obstacles, accelerating. Rigid bindings require specialized shoes designed for use with skis. Design is not such an important condition. The main thing is that the young athlete likes the whole structure.

For very young skiers, the installation of semi-rigid ski bindings is optimal. A child who has recently gotten up on skis moves at a slow pace and hesitant. As a result, it often freezes up during skiing trips. Semi-rigid bindings give babies the opportunity to ski in normal, warm winter shoes. Parents do not have to worry that the child's legs will become numb and he will catch a cold.

To install the LC on your own, you will need:

• set of mounts;
• ruler;
• pencil;
• awl;
• electric drill.

The instruction looks like this.

1. Check that the Semi-Rigid Child Mount is complete. The scope of delivery should include 2 brackets with straps, 2 small brackets, 2 locks assembled, 2 springs and 2 plates. The kit must additionally include a set of 4 A4-16 screws, 8 A4-18 screws and 2 buckles.
2. Take a ruler. Place the ski with the sliding plane on the edge of the ruler. Determine the center of gravity of the ski. To do this, move the ski along the ruler until it finds a position strictly parallel to the floor. Mark the center of gravity with a pencil.
3. Place the plate so that its leading edge lands on the mark made before.
4. According to the marks "L" and "PR", bring the staples under the plate.
5. Mark the holes for the screws with an awl. It is necessary to fasten the screws so that the brackets can be adjusted in accordance with the size of the shoe.
6. Secure the plate and side brackets with screws.
7. Place the buckle on the strap. Insert the strap into the groove of the small bracket. Adjust the belt tension according to the size of your shoe.
8. Insert the shoes into the LK. Slip the spring onto the back of your shoe. Attach the spring to the ears of the side brackets.
9. Place the lock on the longitudinal axis of the ski. Place the buckle bracket vertically.
10. Slide the spring over the lower slot in the bracket so that it is not pulled tight. Secure the ski lock with screws. To tighten the spring, you must use the upper or middle groove in the bracket.