Bindings and integrated systems

Today's bindings offer choices including integrated systems, "marriage systems" and just plain bindings. Integrated systems like the Salomon Pilot or Marker Piston Motion, predetermine choice; the bindings are literally part of the ski. Marriage systems likewise restrict binding choice, as skis are fitted with plates require that company's binding. Finally, "flat" or "bareback" skis accommodate any binding.

Many of the new bindings and bindings systems "float" with the flex of the ski, to help improve edge-grip, vibration dampening and overall enhance the performance of the ski.

Some binding systems can be on any flat ski to make it a system, including Marker IBC and Tyrolia Railflex.

Keeping your ski binding system working right

Ski boots and bindings together comprise a system that must perform a balancing act. They hold you on your skis, but not too much; when things get hairy, they should let go- but not too early, and that's a tough job. Bindings must be maintained in top shape to perform correctly.

A boot/binding system takes a lot of wear and tear, if not outright abuse. It can wear over time and could break at any time. A worn-out or broken system may not work properly when you need it the most. That's why all alpine binding manufacturers recommend having a system tested at least annually and any time the system is changed.

Viking Ski and Snowboard shop uses the state-of-art Huber Electronic Torque Test System to verify that every binding system works to manufacturer specifications. We think it's an important investment in your safety.

 

 

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