Mounting bindings

A100

The A100 is compatible with many NNN, NNN BC, and SNS bindings. Check to make sure that the mounting pattern on your binding matches the mounting pattern on your skates.

Recommended bindings:

  • For NNN setups, we highly recommend the Salomon Prolink Access Skate binding. This binding is widely available and installs easily onto A100 skates. The Salomon Prolink Pro Skate and Salomon Prolink Race Skate bindings also work well, though they are more expensive. Atomic makes identical versions of all three bindings. We recommend that stock flexors be replaced with firm flexors.
  • For NNN BC setups, we highly recommend the Rottefella NNN BC Manual. Please note that the middle mounting hole on this binding is slightly misaligned with the threaded hole on A100 skates; a drill can be used to enlarge the hole in the binding slightly. Do not force the mounting screw in at an angle, as the threads in the skate can be damaged. We recommend that the stock flexors be replaced with firm flexors.
Note: We recommend the use of “drill through” bindings rather than bindings that require a mounting plate. While mounting plates allow easy swapping or repositioning of bindings, the forces put on skates on ice can be hard on these systems. A “drill through” binding will likely be simpler, cheaper, and more robust.

The A100 ships with high-quality stainless steel hardware. All hardware is M5 size; hex head size is 3mm or 4mm.

While we have tested the included hardware to make sure it works with many bindings, it is possible that the hardware will not work for your exact binding. If it does not, please feel free to contact us for assistance. Home Depot often has a reasonable selection of stainless steel M5 screws. Bike shops can be another good source of metric hardware.

Note: Do not use the hardware supplied with your bindings. This hardware has large threads designed to screw into wood or composites. Attempting to use this hardware could damage your skates.

The A100 has four binding mount positions on the 45cm and 50cm sizes, and three mount positions on the 40cm size. We recommend positioning bindings such that the skater is roughly centered over (or slightly behind the center of) the portion of the blade that touches the ice.

Follow the guides below to see the hardware positions. All screws should be snug and tight, but do not over-tighten. Over-tightening screws can damage the aluminum threads in the skate.

Use metric hex wrenches to install screws. Most hex wrench sets used for bikes are metric. Use of imperial hex wrenches in hardware with metric heads can damage the hardware. Use a wrench to hold nyloc nuts in place while installing screws into them.

Mounting diagrams

A100 Nordic skate mounting NNN binding A100 Nordic skate mounting NNN BC binding A100 Nordic skate mounting SNS binding

Install the head of the binding first, and then install the plate over it.

Note: Some skaters prefer to add a drop or two of threadlocker (aka Loctite®) to the screws that install directly into the skate. If using threadlocker, use only purple (light duty) or blue (medium duty) types. Threadlocker is not necessary on the screws that install into the nyloc nuts.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

A110

The A110 is compatible with Xplore and select NNN, NNN BC, and SNS bindings. Check to make sure that the mounting pattern on your binding matches the mounting pattern on your skates.

Recommended bindings:

  • For NNN setups, we recommend the Salomon Prolink Access Skate, Salomon Prolink Pro Skate, and Salomon Prolink Race Skate bindings. These bindings are widely available and install easily onto A110 skates. Atomic makes identical versions of all three bindings. We recommend that stock flexors be replaced with firm flexors.
  • For NNN BC setups, we highly recommend the Rottefella NNN BC Manual. We recommend that the stock flexors be replaced with firm flexors.
Note: We recommend the use of “drill through” bindings rather than bindings that require a mounting plate. While mounting plates allow easy swapping or repositioning of bindings, the forces put on skates on ice can be hard on these systems. A “drill through” binding will likely be simpler, cheaper, and more robust.

The A110 ships with high-quality stainless steel hardware. All hardware is M5 size and uses either hex or torx heads. If you need additional or replacement hardware, click here.

While we have tested the included hardware to make sure it works with many bindings, it is possible that the hardware will not work for your exact binding. If it does not, please feel free to contact us for assistance. Home Depot often has a reasonable selection of stainless steel M5 screws. Bike shops can be another good source of metric hardware.

Note: Do not use the hardware supplied with your bindings. This hardware has large threads designed to screw into wood or composites. Attempting to use this hardware could damage your skates.

We recommend positioning bindings such that the skater’s foot will be centered over or somewhat behind the center of the the portion of the blade that touches the ice. Different skaters have different preferences, and we encourage skaters to experiment to find their preferred position.

Follow the guides below to see the hardware positions. All screws should be snug and tight, but do not over-tighten. Over-tightening screws can damage the aluminum threads in the skate.

Use the correct wrenches to install screws. Using incorrect wrenches will result in damage to both the hardware and the wrenches. Use a wrench to hold nyloc nuts in place while installing screws into them.

Mounting diagrams

A110 Nordic skate mounting NNN binding A110 Nordic skate mounting NNN BC binding A110 Nordic skate mounting SNS binding A110 Nordic skate mounting Xplore binding
Note: Thread locking compoound (eg., Loctite®) can be used on the screws that fasten into the A110 skate. If using thread locking compound, make sure it is a removeable type (eg. blue Loctite®). Thread locking compound is not necessary on the screws that install into the nyloc nuts.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.