Winter Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nordic binding system is better, NNN or SNS?

A fine question, to be sure. But first, another question: Which bird tastes better, chicken or turkey? Wait. Don’t answer. It was a rhetorical question. It’s okay if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan. The point is that both chicken and turkey taste good. Well, that wasn’t the point. Hmmm.

To answer the hypothetical question you just sort of posed above:

Both the New Nordic Norm and the Salomon Nordic System (NNN and SNS) bindings work equally well. The mechanics of both are nearly identical, so it shouldn’t really be that much of a surprise.

So how do you choose between them? Let your boots decide. Try on boots with similar features from different manufacturers and see which one fits your foot most comfortably. Then select the binding system (SNS or NNN) that interfaces with the chosen boot. If you are building a Nordic ski package, the boots should determine the binding system, not the other way around.

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Bike: Johnny's 10 Bike Tips Local MTB Rides Ski & Board: How-To Waxing Guide Winter Ski/Board F.A.Q. 06-07 Ski Gallery		Winter Frequently Asked Questions back to FAQ Which Nordic binding system is better, NNN or SNS? A fine question, to be sure. But first, another question: Which bird tastes better, chicken or turkey? Wait. Don’t answer. It was a rhetorical question. It’s okay if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan. The point is that both chicken and turkey taste good. Well, that wasn’t the point. Hmmm. To answer the hypothetical question you just sort of posed above: Both the New Nordic Norm and the Salomon Nordic System (NNN and SNS) bindings work equally well. The mechanics of both are nearly identical, so it shouldn’t really be that much of a surprise. So how do you choose between them? Let your boots decide. Try on boots with similar features from different manufacturers and see which one fits your foot most comfortably. Then select the binding system (SNS or NNN) that interfaces with the chosen boot. If you are building a Nordic ski package, the boots should determine the binding system, not the other way around. back to FAQ