Snowboard Bindings

Connection to the Board: Snowboard Bindings

Snowboard bindings are responsible for transferring your leg power to the snowboard and ensuring you remain secure whilst riding. They greatly affect the overall riding experience, making it essential to choose bindings that reflect your riding style and pair suitably with your board.

Key components of snowboard bindings include highbacks, baseplates, and straps. Certain bindings, such as Step-On bindings, operate without straps and require specific snowboard boots.

How Do I Choose the Right Snowboard Bindings?

Your choice of bindings should reflect your riding preferences and skill level. Bindings are categorised into three main types based on riding styles: all-mountain, jib, and park. In general, medium flex is ideal for beginners and all-mountain riding, soft flex suits jib/park riders, and hard flex is intended for aggressive riders. Additionally, men's snowboard bindings typically feature more stiffness and width compared to women's bindings.

Another factor to consider is the mounting system. Most manufacturers of snowboard bindings create snowboards compatible with the standard 4x4 or 2x4 systems. However, Burton snowboards often utilise a two-screw "slider-channel" (often referred to as EST) or the older 3D pattern on many of their models.

It's crucial to determine the system your snowboard utilises. Many bindings come equipped with various disks to accommodate different mounting systems.

Are There Sizes for Snowboard Bindings?

Snowboard bindings are typically available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. These sizes are not standardised and may vary across brands. Your snowboard bindings should match the size of your snowboard boots to ensure a secure fit. Binding sizes generally cover a range of shoe sizes, which can be checked on each product's page.

If your new snowboard binding straps do not fit perfectly right out of the box, there is no need to worry - they can be adjusted. The vital factor is that your snowboard boot fits correctly within the width and heel cup of the snowboard.