How to Attach Snowboard Bindings

Snowboard bindings are an essential part of the winter sport's equipment. The bindings hold your feet to the board. As such, they need to be set up correctly to maximize your control on the slopes. You need to know how to attach snowboard bindings to both the board and to your boots. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Snowboard
• Bindings
• Boots
• Screwdrivers and hex keys

Attach Snowboard Bindings

1. Set the bindings on your board so that your legs will be about shoulder length apart. Most boards have several sets of possible screws to allow you to position the bindings. You want to attach the bindings so that they're centered on the board.
2. Attach the four anchor screws to the center of the binding once you're satisfied with their positions. These four screws are what holds the binding to the board, so be sure to set them in tightly with a washer between the screw and the binding.
3. Use a hex key to tighten the straps on your bindings. You want them to be tight. However, make sure they are not too tight, as they need to be able to move.
4. Set your front foot into the binding and clip the leash to the boot. The leash secures your front boot to the board in the unlikely event that both your boots pop out of the bindings.
5. Attach the straps around your boot. Most bindings have two straps, but some have three. Use the ratchet part of the strap to secure your boot in tightly.
6. Strap your rear boot in once you get to the top of the chair lift. Remember to brush off any snow from the inside of the binding because it can be uncomfortable.

Attach Step-In Snowboard Bindings

7. Attach the leash like you would with strap bindings. Be sure to remove any snow from the step-in binding because it makes it difficult to connect.
8. Line up the metal base of your boot with the inner side of the binding.
9. Lean your foot towards the front of the board and the binding should click right in.
10. Follow the same process for your rear foot once you've gotten off the chairlift.

Tips & Warnings

• Get a pocket screwdriver and wrench to take with you to the mountain. You may have to tighten parts of your binding on the trail occasionally. Be sure the screwdriver is in a case so it doesn't puncture you if you fall.
• Always double-check the leash connection with step-in bindings. This style of binding is more likely to become disconnected when you fall than the strap-style binding.