Bass USA Three Pin Binding

Object/Artifact

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The Askmo Collection

Name/Title

Bass USA Three Pin Binding

Entry/Object ID

NSB0002

Description

This type of binding has a long history. It was first invented by the Norwegian firm Rottefella in 1927 when it introduced its first 75 mm-wide 3-pin binding. Known as the Nordic Norm, this type of binding dominated cross-country skiing for nearly 100 years. Bass USA sold this model into the very early 1990s. This specimen is likely from the 1970s or 80s. It is clearly a copy of the then very popular Villom 3-pin, designed by Bert Otto Hauglin, including the forward "cup" that allowed the binding to be attached and released by using the spike on the end of the ski pole.

Use

Nordic skiing

Category

Nordic ski binding

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

USA

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Bass

Dimensions

Width

7.5 cm

Weight

20 g

Dimension Notes

Weight is for the pair.

Material

Aluminum

Color

Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Apr 12, 2025

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Date

Aug 17, 2024

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

April 13, 2025

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 25, 2026