HOW TO MOUNT SNOWBOARD BINDINGS

How to mount snowboard bindings?

Got your snowboard, got your snowboard bindings nicely wrapped in the box... You can ask the shop you bought them from to mount your bindings (and maybe end up with a stance that you will only later on discover is not the best for you) or you can do it yourself. If you have never done it, it can seem complicated, if you do it all the time you can still learn something new, so how to mount your snowboard bindings?

Do you have the right snowboard binding?

First just check you have the right snowboard binding with system compatible to your snowboard inserts (inserts are holes in the top of your snowboard). If you have a Burton snowboard, the baseplate of your binding should have three holes (3x3 system) otherwise it should have four holes (4x4 system). If it is not compatible wait, do not panic just yet, maybe there is a spare center disc in the box for each binding that is compatible with the other system. Most of the snowboard bindings manufacturers do that. If not, you can still ask in the shop if you can get one or as a last resort, you can return your bindings. Also check the bindings are the right size for your snowboard boots.

The how you mount your snowboard bindings part is pretty simple. Basically you just use the screws that came with your snowboard bindings and screw them into the holes on the top of your snowboard.

The "brain" part of the process are three basic measurements you need to decide on when you mount your bindings:

• setback
• stance width
• angles

Read our SNOWBOARD STANCE guide to learn how to set the right stance setback, stance width and stance angles.

Mounting snowboard bindings

Ok, we guess you have read our snowboard stance guide, before mounting bindings on your snowboard you should know:

• Are you regular or goofy?
• Do you need more setback that it is already in the snowboard?
• Do you want to change your stance width?
• What stance angles are you going to use?

Check, check, check & check? OK! From now on it is easy:

1. Get you bindings and put them on the snowboard. There is always a left and a right binding, it is obvious from the shape (if it is not written on the binding). If you are regular, put your left snowboard binding on the snowboard over the holes that are closer to the nose, put your right one over holes near the tail. If you are goofy do it vice versa (right binding - nose, left - tail).

2. Center each binding over the middle holes of each insert if you do not want to change your setback or your stance width.

3. Put center discs with stance angle scale into each binding. Zero angle must point towards the snowboard edge. The row of screw holes for each screw must be perpendicular to the snowboard edge.

4. Set your stance angles by turning your binding and not turning the discs you have just put in. Just watch the marker on the binding and the angle scale. Make sure you also try it with your boots in the bindings, so you can check for the boot overhang and adjust the angles accordingly.

5. Center your snowboard boot across the snowboard. Put the boot into the binding and slide the binding back and forth. There is a row of screw holes to choose from (I warned you before). This is done after the stance angle is set - the angle affects how your boot is positioned. If you ever noticed that you drift one way when your back foot isn't strapped in, you might not be centered over your snowboard.

6. Now screw in your bindings as tight as you can. Put in all your power. Screws are known for coming loose at the worst time possible. Lots of screws that come with the bindings have a little plastic on them that prevents them from coming loose. If you have problems, get new set of screws. Anyway, check and tighten your bindings every few trips up the mountain (hint: that is much easier in your room than on the mountain when the bindings are stuffed with snow and frozen solid).

That's basically it. Your snowboard is ready to go. There are a few more snowboard binding adjustments that you can do.

Adjusting the straps

If the bindings are new or you are using them for the first time you might also want to adjust the straps:

• Strap your snowboard boots into the bindings.
• Check the straps. The straps should come together easily, and you should be able to tighten them down so your boot is snug. Is the cushion positioned over the middle of your boot? Is the strap to long or to short?
• Adjust the straps. Most snowboard bindings have some sort of system that allows you to adjust your straps length and position (unscrew the strap and tighten in through another hole etc....).

When strapping in, tighten the straps so your boot is fixed and doesn't move, but make sure it is still comfortable. To tight and you will limit blood flow - your feet will hurt, get tired and get cold quicker. Bigger and anatomically designed cushions on the straps will distribute the pressure better.

Set you forward lean

What is forward lean? Forward lean is the amount of forward angle on the highback of the snowboard binding. More forward lean will give you better heel edge control and more power over it and it will push you in better riding position, too much forward lean will put lots of strain on your quads and you will get tired quickly and the board will be harder to turn. Try it and readjust, generally the forward lean is between 10 and 15 degrees.

Rotating highbacks

If your snowboard bindings are really adjustable you can rotate your bindings highbacks. You can make your heelside turning more responsive if you align your highback with the heel edge of the snowboard.

That's it - How to mount snowboard bindings.

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boarder said:

Mounting snowboard bindings Not that I need this kind of advice, but great stuff anyway.

January 09, 2007 | url

snowbunny said:

Girls snowboard stance Hey guys, is there any difference if I am a girl ?

January 10, 2007 | url

admin said:

Girls snowboard stance Hi snowbunny, don't worry. Girls snowboards are designed and manufactured with woman body in mind so the length and width of snowboard, snowboard flex and also inserts (stance width) are already adjusted. Otherwise the principles are the same. You could have some problems if you just took a smaller guys snowboard.

January 10, 2007 | url

boarder said:

... Thanks, great info.

December 13, 2007

Sis said:

You suck info sucks

March 18, 2008

Sis said:

... just kidding

March 18, 2008

Snowfire said:

thanks thanks for the info it really help and i am snowboarding finally thanks

November 16, 2008

Martyplay said:

... Hello I'v been snowboarding for 23 years and have worked in the indistry for 11, i probably set up over a 1000 board and one thing that no one mentions is that your boots a wet on the hill. Taking a wet rag and passing it over the boots will help the boots sit better in the heel-cuo and will allow for a better binding mount, this is a must with flow bindings. Thanks

December 02, 2008

kofgregege said:

egegegege do NOT tighten the screws as tight as you can. you will damage the lugs, and put outward pressure on base, which could cause de-lamination. Tighten them with some power, but don force it.

December 17, 2008

zac reams said:

where can i get mounting screws? i got a pair of Avalanche bindings from ebay for my Vision Snowboard but they didn't not come with mounting screws. where could i get them online. i live in Iowa so there are no snowboarding shops near by so i would have to get them shipped

February 16, 2009

jj said:

dhj dsjhgsdh this directions are okay but if you like terrain parkes these are set all wrong but perfect for just trails0

May 18, 2009

matt said:

... somebody help!!!!i have a forum youngblood 155w and burton mission bindings...i wear a size 13 so i set the binding to the largest it can go.but when i try to mount them on the board with a 15 -15 stance there is room in the back of the binding but the front is slightly over the edge...what do i do? and is it alright if the 15 degree mark is lined up inbetween two hole instead of right on the hole?

August 25, 2009

Mikaela said:

Washers.... mine came with washer things, and i dont know how to add those to the mounting system.

September 08, 2009

Chris said:

Bindings to Board problem My last 2 Burton boards have died due to failure between the screws & lugs. Over time the lugs (female attachment part of the board) has deteriorated to the point where the screws cannot be tightened The boards have been sent to snowboard heaven. Is there any way to prevent this? Is there a silicone or similar coating that can be applied to extend the life of the binding to board attachment?

November 11, 2009

Ben said:

angle disk reading I have ride bindings and im trying out all different stance setups. but the problem is that im not sure what is which. my mindings measure from 0 to 15 degrees and there are just dash marks for the other measurements. can someone tell me how much each dash marks degree is?

December 06, 2009

george said:

rotating bindings im using my brothers snowboard next week. hes same height, same weight and same foot size so none of thats a problem, but hes goofy and im regular so is it possible to rotate the bindings so they are good for me?

December 06, 2009

pimp with a limp like a real old G said:

I DID IT WHOOO HOOOO ha ha ha ha i put my own bindings on. i havent snow boarded in like 3 or 4 years so i forgot how to put them on and now i remmember. .

December 10, 2009

Adam said:

When to get New This may sound kinda dumb, but I've had the same bindings for a good 3-4 year. They are burton triads that have had to deal with a lot of punnishment. How do I know when it's time to get new bindings.

December 22, 2009

Cutiepie17 said:

Washers My new snowboard bindings I just got came with washers along with the screws, is it okay if I don't use the washers? It seems as though the screws are to short to screw in if I try to use the washers.

December 30, 2009

mickey said:

bindings The slash marks are set at 3 degrees. If you wear a size 13 boot you should be on a wide board. A good shop can set you up with the mesurements and a proper fitting board from end to end. There are many differant widths.

January 07, 2010

mickey said:

rotate bindings Just spin them 180 degrees and you are set.

January 07, 2010

mickey said:

washers Washers extend the seating area of the bolt and reduce the force applied to the area. May not sem like much but it adds up exponetional.

January 07, 2010

mickey said:

When to get new When they break or fashon becomes more important. If they are set and you like them do not change.

January 07, 2010

mickey said:

board to bindings Use blue loctite and let them be. The inserts and bolts ae differant metals and do not expand and contract at the same rate. Do not overtighten, snug.

January 07, 2010

Josh said:

Feet numb My feet are going numb. is it my Boots or my Bindings?

January 18, 2010

Binding stance and angle said:

Knee pain So I went riding for 1 week and after my second day I started to experience knee pain on my back knee on the inside. I have my binding set at 15 front and 0 in back. The distance between bindings is 14in, but looks like my knee to heel distance is more like 17. Question is should I adjust the angle or make the stance wider?

January 18, 2010

chris said:

... when bindings are attached to board they twist on board will tighten up. they are burton-preston bindings. is there any way to fix this problem.

January 23, 2010

SurfMan said:

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January 29, 2010

dotz said:

mission est bindings ...hey bought the new est burton mission bindings, dey dont have a little plastic viewing window with the degrees on it though like smoe est bindings do, they only have a hole to see the measurments on the board, how do you set the binding to the exact angle i want or will i have to purchase different base plates with a viewing window

January 30, 2010

billy said:

big ol' thang Ok these days everybody rides park if you live in the midwest. If you don't that usually means you suck at snowboarding. One thing I wanna say . Tight pants wide stance is the gayest thing on earth. You ride park then put them bindings wide and shred like a ganster. thanks faggets .

January 30, 2010

Lisa said:

Burton Stiletto and forward lean does anyone know how you set and fix the forward lean on burton stilettos? the little switch thing just spins around, it doesn't actually 'set' anything.

March 04, 2010

alaska said:

... No, it's not different for girls! Why would it be? Attaching a binding to a board is universal. The board doesn't know the difference.

March 07, 2010

Wynne said:

Washers I've got a pair of this seasons missions. When I screw them onto my board (omatic boron) as tight as I can, the washers underneath still seem loose. I can move them about under the screw and don't seem to be clamped down. The bindings seem to be really solidly stuck to the board though. Is this little bit of play in the washers normal? Thanks

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