Fitting Snowboard Bindings

Making sure that the snowboard binding you choose fits properly is an important part of the snowboarding experience. Snowboard bindings attach you to your snowboard, and should be chosen to fit your boots, your board and your snowboarding style.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Select strap or step-in bindings. These two bindings are those most commonly used, and each requires a different type of boot to properly fit. Step-ins are just like they sound, and are designed work with hard boots. Strap bindings use straps and buckles to secure your boots to the board, and are usually worn with soft boots.

2. Choose the correct bindings to fit boot size. Make sure that the bindings fit securely on the snowboarding boots you will be using.

3. Select bindings that properly fit your board. To make sure they will fit properly on your equipment, bring your board when evaluating bindings.

4. Match bindings to your snowboarding style. Are you a beginner or advanced? Softer bindings tend to be better for beginners and freestylers because they are more flexible. More rigid or stiff bindings tend to respond better to a riders’ movements, and are more popular with advanced riders.

5. Consider your budget. Snowboard bindings come in a broad range of prices. Softer bindings tends to be less expensive, stiffer bindings cost more. However, as with most sports equipment, cheap is not always the best choice. Do your homework and check out different brands and their reputations.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that there is variation between different manufacturers, so it’s always a good idea to actually try before you buy if you have not previously purchased a particular snowboarding binding before.
• Not sure what’s best for your style and experience level? Check out snowboarding sites such as the one in Resources, talk to the customer service rep at your local snowboard shop, and check out snowboard forums. With the ever-growing popularity of the sport, the resources are extensive.

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