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How to Choose Your Snowboard Binding Size

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By Claudia Newcorn
eHow Contributing Writer
(2 Ratings)

Whatever your boot size, it’s an important factor when it comes to selecting your snowboard bindings. Making sure that the snowboard bindings you choose fit properly is an essential part of purchasing snowboarding equipment. Snowboard bindings should be chosen to fit your boots, your board and your snowboarding style.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Select between strap or step-in bindings. Each of these two bindings, which are the most commonly used, 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 in place, and are usually worn with soft boots.

  2. Step 2

    Choose the correct bindings to fit your boot size. Bring your boots and try on the snowboard bindings to make sure they fit securely. Different manufacturers bindings can vary, and just as you try on shoes, you need to try on bindings to make sure that they fit securely on the snowboarding boots you will be using.

  3. Step 3

    Think about your snowboarding style. Are you a beginner or advanced? This will affect your choice of binding and how they fit to your boots. Softer bindings tend to be better for beginners and freestylers since they’re more flexible. More rigid or stiff bindings respond better to a riders’ movements, making them more popular with advanced riders.

  4. Step 4

    Shop within your budget. Softer bindings tends to be less expensive, stiffer bindings can be pricey. However, as with most sports equipment, it’s worthwhile doing your homework and checking out different brands and their reputations. Don’t be seduced by fancy marketing-get the scoop from fellow snowboarders.

  5. Step 5

    Shop within your budget. Softer bindings tends to be less expensive, stiffer bindings can be pricey. However, as with most sports equipment, it’s worthwhile doing your homework and checking out different brands and their reputations. Don’t be seduced by fancy marketing-get the scoop from fellow snowboarders.

Tips & Warnings
  • Because there is variation between different manufacturers, 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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