Snowboard Bindings

How Snowboard Bindings Link You to the Board

Bindings for snowboards convey the energy from your legs to the snowboard and secure you firmly while riding. They significantly affect your overall riding experience, making it crucial to find bindings that suit your riding style and match your board.

The key components of snowboard bindings include highbacks, baseplates, and straps. Some models, like Step-On bindings, are strapless and compatible only with specific snowboard boots.

Which Snowboard Bindings Should I Choose?

Choose bindings based on your riding style and skill level. There are three categories according to style: all-mountain, jib, and park. Medium flex is generally ideal for all-mountain riding and beginners. If you prefer jib or park riding, a soft flex is recommended, whereas a stiff flex is best for aggressive riders. Additionally, men’s snowboard bindings tend to be stiffer and wider compared to women’s bindings.

Consider the mounting system as well. Most brands manufacture snowboard bindings that use standard 4x4 or 2x4 systems, whereas Burton snowboards often feature the two-screw "slider-channel" on most models (also known as EST) or the older 3D pattern.

Ensure you know the system your snowboard uses. Most bindings are supplied with various disks to accommodate different mounting systems.

Are Snowboard Bindings Available in Different Sizes?

Snowboard bindings are typically available in small, medium, and large sizes; however, sizing is not standardized and may differ between brands. Your bindings should match your snowboard boot size to secure your boots properly. Generally, binding sizes cover a range of shoe sizes, which can be verified on each product’s webpage.

If the straps don’t fit perfectly upon unpacking your new bindings, don't worry—they are adjustable. The most crucial aspect is that your snowboard boot fits within the board’s width and heel cup.