Ski bindings

Old ski bindings
Alpine ski binding

Ski bindings keep ski boots connected to skis. The first ski bindings were ropes connect to the ski. People put their boot under the rope.

There are different ski bindings for alpine skiing and Nordic skiing. Alpine ski bindings connect the bottom of the ski boot to the ski. Nordic ski bindings connect the toe of the ski boot to the ski.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 E. John B. Allen (29 December 2011). Historical Dictionary of Skiing. Scarecrow Press. p. 152. ISBN 978-0-8108-7977-5. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  2. ↑ K. K. Maitra (15 November 2007). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles. Mittal Publications. p. 402. ISBN 978-81-8324-205-9. Retrieved 10 September 2013.