There are small differences between those (e.g., how fine the adjustment is, and how it works exactly) which make me prefer one to the other, but both work well in the end. Adjustable bindings are sold by Salomon and Atomic sell under the name Prolink, as well as by Rossignol and Fischer under the name Turnamic. (That's the most likely scenario, but double check). And of course that, if you buy NNN boots, that the bindings are compatible. If you go with such a ski, makes sure to buy adjustable bindings that can slide forward and backwards. It may not be the fastest ski in all conditions, but it certainly will be the least troublesome and will have better performance (and be much quieter) than a textured ("fish scales") ski. All major brands (Salmon, Madshus, Rossignol, Fischer, to use the same order I used for boots) have skin skis at various levels, from beginner-intermediate skis all the way to top race skis (Salomon has an S/Lab skin ski, for example). That's been my choice too for my first classic skis. Ski-wise, if you do not want to bother with waxing for grip, I think a skin ski is a great way to simply enjoy the ski. All of the brands will have modern boots with NNN standard soles. For example, for my foot and in a given boot category (e.g., one down from the top of the line race boots), Salomon is great, Madshus works, Rossignol is much too tight, and I can't make a step in a Fischer boot without feeling like I am stepping out of it. Different brands have different fit, just like for alpine boots. The best boots are the ones that will fit you best.
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