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Can you use regular ski bindings on telemark skis?
That depends on what you mean by regular bindings. You can use cross-country bindings but not alpine bindings.
Can you use cross country skis for downhill skiing?
No, cross country skis are not suitable for downhill skiing as they are designed for flat terrain and do not have the necessary features for downhill skiing such as bindings and edges.
What are the different types of bindings for downhill skiing?
There are different types of binding for different types of skiing. Alpine ski binding fasten the boot to the ski at the heel and tow and allows the boot to release during falls. There are three Nordic binding systems for cross country skiing. Cross country skies usually slide a bar in the shoe into a catch.
How do you attach rottefella nnn bc auto ski bindings?
The bindings come with installation instructions, but if you got used bindings that didn't come with instructions... Quick question: are you putting these on new skis, or on skis that already have bindings on them? If they're old skis, remove the bindings already installed and use the old screw holes for the new bindings. If they're new skis, take them to a ski tech. You've got to drill holes in your skis and there are lots of calculations involved - how much you weigh, the skis being used and the way you ski determine where your boots should be on the ski.
Why do the the bindings on alpine skis lock the boot firmly in place while the bindlings on cross-country skis lock only the tip of the boot in place?
Most likely because there is a bigger chance that you will fall out of your skis while skiing alpine. Also in Cross Country technique sometimes you need to lift up your heel.
What country and people invented skiing?
Norway or Scandinavia came up with cross-country skiing. The Vikings used it to get to various places. The French later took their idea and put alpine bindings on the skis.
Can you cross country ski with downhill skis?
No, you cannot cross country ski with downhill skis. Cross country skis are designed for flat terrain and require a different technique than downhill skiing.
Can you use downhill skis for cross country skiing?
No, downhill skis are not suitable for cross country skiing. Cross country skis are longer, narrower, and lighter than downhill skis, designed for gliding across flat or gently rolling terrain.
Do skis come drilled for bindings?
Most don't but usually racing skis do
Can you put bindings from another pair of skis onto a newer pair?
Yes, but if you can afford either new skis or new bindings, get the new bindings because they'll keep you safer on the slopes.
How is cross-country skiing different from down hill skiing?
Quite a bit is different. The gear is different, the skis are straight, as opposed to downhill skis being curved (the curve makes it easier to turn on a downhill slope), the boots in cross country are not stationary in the bindings, as downhill boots are, instead you can move the heels, and the poles used in cross country are longer. Also, the slopes are not nearly as steep as in downhill skiing.
Where can one buy cross country skis?
I have found that some good websites for buying cross country skis are skis.com, xcskishop.com, orscrosscountryskis.com, etc. These are very reputable websites for skis
