Ski boots NNN

The most popular winter sport is skiing. Reliability and safety play an important role here. For a very long time, disputes about which type of fastening is better - NNN or SNS have not ceased.

NNN is a ski boot mounting system. This type of mount 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 are two parallel stops. The mount has four options for stiffness and two recesses. Shoes with this mount are better suited for skating due to the fact that the bracket is moved back.

SNS is a profile type of mount created by the French company Salomon. It has three options for stiffness, one notch on the boot and a bracket at the edge.

The main differences between NNN and SNS are:

• Clamps. At NNN, it is located under the fingers. This improves handling. And with SNS - in front of the toe.
• Guides NNN has two parallel protrusions, and SNS has one central protrusion.
• Control. The NNN mount has the best control control, especially when skating, not to mention SNS.
• Number of stiffness options.

Ski boots are divided into two categories:

• High boots are used for skating. They tightly fix the leg to avoid injuries while riding. It is important that when choosing shoes for the ridge, choose the right size to avoid injuries.
• Low boots provide comfort when riding a classic style. They have a soft top and sole.
• Universal or combined - suitable for both the first and second riding style and have an average length.

• Professional - withstand heavy loads and last a very long time.
• Hiking boots - made so 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 - have a colorful design and do not have fundamental requirements and are designed for walking.
• Baby - 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 you can adjust the size and the boots last longer.

There are hundreds of ski boot brands. 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 choice for any level of training. Continuous improvement of boots is the release of a new model.

Lange. One of the best manufacturers. No wonder their slogan is No1 in the world market. The top models of this brand were developed by Ferrari designers.

The main feature of the Italian brand Tecnica is the lip seal. It is designed not only for top models, but also for models of other, lower levels. Another difference is the minimal vibration from the skis, this allows the foot not to get tired during long-term skiing. The boots of this company keep heat perfectly even at low temperatures.

Rossignol. Perhaps one of the first companies that paid attention to the design of women's skis. The brand is important in the sale of the product, so it uses different marketing moves, such as skiing for “fatal women”.

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

Fischer produces shoes 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 stiffer the material, the more difficult it will be to remove the shoes after use. For some tough models, you need about 20 minutes to be warm.

Another disadvantage of hard rubber is that the holes made under the fasteners are very quickly drawn. Although the price of such models is much lower than the rest. But we all remember the saying: "Avaricious pays twice."

Imitation leather. The most common material in the manufacture of ski boots. For good manufacturers, shoes made of synthetic materials and artificial leather do not crack in the cold and last 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 who have this moment in principle. The indisputable advantage of synthetic and artificial materials, of course, is the preservation of shape. What can not be said about boots made of natural materials.