How to attach bindings to your snowboard

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1 Check the compatibility of the mounts. If you are attaching Burton bindings (three-screw) to a third-party snowboard (with four screw holes), you may need a special adapter plate that comes with Burton bindings. Burton products use three-hole screw mounts, while other manufacturers use a four-screw system. The plate will help you secure the mounts correctly.

2 Measure the width of your rack. Usually, feet are placed shoulder-width apart. For the average male, this is about 1/3 of the height or 51 cm (20 inches).

3 Select a rack: The stance can be "alpine", "duck" or "directional". This article assumes that you are using a conventional stand.

4 Put the mounts on the desk. Arrange them according to your rack width measurements. Usually the bindings are centered, but you can change this to your liking.

While rolling on the ground, you can slide the bindings back towards your back leg. In this case, the nose of the board will rise and allow you to roll on the powder without leaning back.

5 Install the front mount in the direction of travel at an angle. For example, if you are riding in a "regular" stance (right foot in the back), you can mount the front bindings (for the left foot) pointing forward at an angle, usually 15-20 degrees. The rear mount (for the right leg) is usually set at 0 degrees.

6 Screw the fasteners firmly Tighten the screws. Then tighten all screws again. A poorly tightened screw can cause you problems and even accidents.

7 Adjust the angle of the highback (back mount) To do this, play with the adjuster on the back of your mount. Although there is no rule about the angle of inclination of the highback, there is usually an angle of 10-15 degrees.Through trial and error, find an angle that makes your knees comfortable and yet allows you to bend down enough to maintain balance.

8 Buckle your boots. Check the belts. Tighten them to make sure your boots don't move. It is necessary to tighten the belts as much as possible, but so that it does not hurt the leg and so as not to pinch the vessels. You are now ready to ride!

Tips

Forward bend is one of the most important settings and is rarely used by beginners. Set the tilt to a medium or large angle. This will cause your knees to bend and lower your center of gravity.
Make sure your boots are suitable for the bindings. The bindings look pretty much the same, so it's a good idea to buy the boots first and then the bindings.
You will usually only install bindings in the middle unless you plan on rolling in deep snow. In this case, you will need to move the mounts back. But don't move them back if you are rolling downhill. This will ruin your balance.
The screws on the mounts become loose, especially after aggressive driving. Therefore, they need to be tightened during the day. To slow or prevent this, wrap each screw with several layers of Teflon tape. The screws will sit harder and the loosening process will take longer.
Before going to the mountains, make sure you have a snowboard repair kit.
Put on your snowboard. Buckle up and have a friend hold the rope near your shoulder, just above your armpit. If the rope dangles outside the knee, then the fasteners must be closed. The rope should hang either over or, better, slightly inside your knee.
If you don't know which foot is your lead, you have 2 options to determine this: ask someone to push you. The leg that you put forward is the leading one. Or set the left mount to a small angle to the left, right to the right. This will allow you to ride both ways. Another way to determine your preferred stance is to run up and kick a soccer ball. Which foot you kick - that one and the leading one.
A good way to determine the angles at which to place the bindings is to stand behind the board, look straight away from your feet, and jump straight up. When you land, your feet will be close to your natural stance. Set the bindings according to where your feet are. For most people, this will be something like 10 degrees for both legs.
Soft bindings with straps are suitable for soft boots. Hard boots and boards are used for carving and slalom.