Rottefella
Rottefella (literally "The Rat Trap") is a Norwegian ski binding manufacturer. The name refers to the style of ski binding invented by Bror With in 1927, more formally known as the 75mm Nordic Norm. The Rottefella-style three-pin binding has remained the standard for cross-country skiing for decades. Rottefella also produces one of the two systems that have largely replaced the 75mm, the New Nordic Norm which competes with the Salomon Nordic System.
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[edit] Rottefella/Fischer Partnership
Taking effect beginning of the 2007-2008, Rottefella will be the official bindings of Fischer Skis boots. Presently, Fischer boots use the Salomon Nordic System (SNS.) Rottefella is a manufacturer of NNN (New Nordic Norm) bindings. These two binding systems are not compatible, and, beginning in 2007, Fischer will be using the NNN system to be compatible with Rottefella bindings.
[edit] History
The original "rat trap" toe binding was invented by Bror With in 1927, and was the standard cross country binding for over 50 years until it was replaced by the NNN binding.
[edit] Sponsored skiers
Some skiers who ski on Rottefella bindings include:
- Ole Einar Bjørndalen
- Kati Wilhelm
- Julija Tchepalova
- Halvard Hanevold
- Hilde Gjermundshaug Pedersen
- Olga Zaitseva
- Kateřina Neumannová
- Magnus Moan
- Kris Freeman
- David Chamberlain
- Andrew Johnson
- Leif Zimmerman
[edit] External links
- "Binding maker nails huge deal" – Aftenposten, 23 January 2006
- Rottefella Official Website
- NewTelemarkGuide.com Description of NTN - New Telemark Norm
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