![]() These have more of a classic look to them, but the insides tell a different story. Essentially, both options enable me to diagonal stride and do some downhill turning without having to think too hard about either task.The Fischer OTX Adventure BC cross-country ski boots are a burly setup that's built and shaped to handle some of the most rugged skiing you can find in the backcountry. They afford enough connection to the ski, but they’re not so excessive that I can run them naturally. I tend to prefer the NNN BC Manual and basic 3-pin (no cable) option for my wide backcountry cross-country skis. 3-Pin (old standard for xc skis, but now is usually reserved for the widest backcountry xc skis).Manual/Magnum version of NNN BC (more robust and slightly larger than the auto version, and is good for use on skis between 80-100mm wide).Auto version of NNN BC (standard backcountry xc ski binding that’s good for use on skis up to about 85mm wide). ![]() NNN (primarily for groomer-oriented xc skis, but can be used on the skinniest of off-track xc skis).Realistically, however, there are only a few options of bindings that you’ll want to consider for your backcountry xc skis. At the same time, I don’t recommend mounting a really big binding on a skinnier off-track ski. Basically, you don’t want a small binding on a really big backcountry ski. When mounting a binding to a backcountry cross-country ski, I believe the best way to choose the appropriate binding is to find one commensurate in size. So, dial back your expectations if you think you’re going to fly across lots of new snow on those wider skis. But you’ll most likely have to travel to and from that steep angle of terrain on flat or rolling terrain. ![]() Generally, you can float better in snow deeper than what your skis would normally handle (on the flats) so long as the angle of terrain on which you’re skiing is steep enough. Once the new snow exceeds ten inches, I’m essentially running a pair of cross-country snowshoes with those S-Bound 112s.
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