Which bindings: Asnes MR 48

[Musk Ox]

We have a pair of MR48 Skins in our collective family quiver and have had two sets of both colours in the house at the same time.

The 'overhang' you speak of isn't an issue at all (boots are wider, after all.)

In Maison Musk, we use and recommend the "NNN-BC" binding system from Rottefella for winter pursuits on skis.

But I can really see the advantages of adjustable NIS on the MR 48 Skin. Seems like a really sensible thing to do. It's not as if you're going to be mountaineering in those skis.

They can get you to some kinda wild places. NNN-BC might be appropriate if you want to do a lot of that... but I've read several times now that NNN is fine... So I suppose much depends on whether you're too cheap to buy an extra pair of NNN boots for those skis, or where you're going to be using them the most.

[エイダン.シダル]

So here's a question: what's the lightest, good NNN BC boot?

Sure I could get NNNs for Mountain Races, which I want to use for training and the Canadian Ski Marathon (2 days x 80km trackset, in variable terrain and conditions), but why not keep to a single standard if I can get a lighter boot?

I've got NNN BC Alpina Alaskas, Gammes with Magnums, and Fischer S Bound Outabound 88s with NNN BC automatics. Hell, I've got NNN BC automatics on Nordic tour skates, too. (The autos were on sale).

[athabascae]

I have a couple robust NNN BC boots, including Alaska, but the pair I like most for my green (wax) MR48 skis (and skis with similar dimensions and intent) is the Alpina Traverse. They are discontinued but maybe some old stock online? The current Alpina Outlander looks very similar. For me, it's the perfect match for the MR48 with NNN BC. Much lighter and more flexible than the Alaska - huge difference. They basically feel like my NNN boot (Alpina T30) but sturdier and warmer. I got them used but in new condition about 5-6 years ago. They have held up great over the those years and are still like new after lots of use. I love them as much as the Alaska. Great boot for lighter BC / XCd skis. Highly recommended. Another nice thing is I can use my Alaska on the same ski if I feel I need to, because sticking with NNN BC let's me mix and match.
Tom

[Lhartley]

Hello, first time poster. Very new to nordic/xcd coming from AT background. I bought MR48's for use on golf courses and scouting xcd lines in the Southern Alberta foothills. I've been learning about skis on Pinnahs page and it seems that the MR48 would fit into "traditional touring" class which he says are sometimes used with excursion class boots, implying that 3 pin bindings are used with these skis. Is it absurd to mount 3 pin bindings on this ski?

[beeeweee]

Hello, first time poster. Very new to nordic/xcd coming from AT background. I bought MR48's for use on golf courses and scouting xcd lines in the Southern Alberta foothills. I've been learning about skis on Pinnahs page and it seems that the MR48 would fit into "traditional touring" class which he says are sometimes used with excursion class boots, implying that 3 pin bindings are used with these skis. Is it absurd to mount 3 pin bindings on this ski?

I have NNN Move bindings on mine and it works fine in tracks. If you’re doing more untracked and especially spring skiing like into Skoki (which I’ve done) then I’d recommend something a bit beefier than NNN. I think NNN-BC, Xplore, or 3-pin could all work. If you already have NNN-BC boots, then NNN-BC is probably a sensible option. Or if you want to consolidate to something else, Xplore and 3-pin would also work but could be overkill.

[Lhartley]

Thanks, I'm definitely leaning towards nnn BC or xplore for efficiency in track, but the minimalist in me wants someone to tell me 3 pin is just fine for my use in this ski, just to keep the gear down and stick to one system