Ski binding
![Alpine touring ski boot, binding, and ski crampon](/Images/godic/202502/11/TouringBinding10903.gif")
![Alpine ski bindings: for backcountry skiing, alpine touring and for toolfree length adjustment (from top to bottom)](/Images/godic/202502/11/Alpine_ski_bindings_010903.jpg")
![Snow brake in open position](/Images/godic/202502/11/Skistopperopen0903.jpg")
![Rottefella 75 mm Nordic Norm (NN)](/Images/godic/202502/11/NN-type_Rottefella_binding0903.jpg")
A ski binding is a device that connects a ski boot to the ski. Generally, it holds the boot firmly to allow the skier to maneuver the ski. However, if certain force limits are exceeded, it releases the boot to minimize skier injury, such as in the case of a fall or impact. There are different types of bindings for different types of skiing.