Ski binding

As a ski binding (in Austria ski binding ) of the part of the ski is indicated, which connects the ski boot to the ski. There are, depending on the variety of ski bindings that are distinguished on the ski mainly by different types of fastening of the shoe. In Nordic skiing types (for example, cross-country skiing ) and the telemarking the shoe is attached only to the toe on the ski, while the heel remains free; in alpine skiing species, however, both toe and heel with the skis are connected.

In addition to the connection between shoe and ski the ski binding provides especially when Alpine skiing for the correct force transmission from the heel to the ski, which is important for the fine control of the ski. The ski binding is also essential for the safety of the athlete, which is why an alpine ski binding is often referred to as a security bond. A security bond connecting the shoe to the ski, to a certain limit of force is exceeded. At higher load, the binding triggers and the ski separates from the shoe. If the trigger value set correctly according to the skill level and the maximum load of the athlete, can thus be in a crash injury by bulky skis on your feet to avoid (see also: skiing accident ).

When carving skis a plate ( damper plate, increasing plate ) is often mounted between the ski and binding. Later ski construction, in particular the cap structure, allow the ski manufacturers to integrate the system directly into the ski binding. For sports retailers, this means a relief from the mounting, for consumers bring integrated binding systems, but also disadvantages, as bindings used no more can be mounted on newly acquired ski.

For touring, there is a special combination of safety and Nordic bond that touring binding. They only fixed the toe for the ascent, while the heel remains free. For the descent, the heel can be fixed. Many modern touring bindings, in particular the so-called freeride models that meet the requirements of piste suitable security bonds.

So-called Vario bindings allow the fast moving heel and front machine to either quickly adjust the binding to another ski boots or to move the ski boot to the ski, eg to achieve a different center of gravity.

Ski bindings, ski boots and the correct procedure for hiring a security bond are standardized according to various international standards (ISO).

As false triggering is called in skiing the automatic opening of the bond in a situation where this is not desired. False alarms can be caused for example by repeated blows to the ski by providing for a smooth adjustment to the bond, but also with correct settings. Be repeated strong blows to the ski in a very short time, so the binding can not completely recalibrate so that the next blow a popping bond that false tripping caused.