Snowboard bindings feature a series of retention straps that hold your boots in place. Entry-level snowboard bindings are designed with lightweight materials, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic and carbon fiber. The snowboarding specialists at REI recommend bringing along your boots when shopping for a pair of entry-level bindings. This will allow you to perform a basic fitting test to ensure the bindings correspond with the dimensions of your feet. Bindings for beginners come in variety of styles, including the rear-entry and the more traditional model known as the strap-in.
Step 1
Slide your feet into a pair of riding boots and tighten the laces to ensure a snug yet comfortable fit. Select a few pairs of beginner bindings and lower them onto the floor. Unfasten the retention straps to initiate the fitting procedure.
Step 2
Align your boots over the base plates to examine the length of the bindings. Slide your boots backward until they make contact with the back plate of the bindings. Upgrade the size of the bindings if more than 1 inch of your boot hangs over the toe edge.
Step 3
Fasten the safety straps around the toe and cuff of your boot. Apply pressure to the toe and heel edge of the binding to gauge the comfort. Repeat the process with the remaining pairs of strap-in bindings.
Step 4
Lower the collapsible back plates of the rear-entry bindings. Slide your feet forward over the base plates to align your boots under the safety straps. Raise the hinged back plates to test the fit of the rear-entry bindings.
Step 5
Select a pair of entry-level bindings that feature a flexible design to prevent painful injuries during high-impact landings. Choose a set of beginner bindings with a rigid construction for increased board control during hairpin turns.
Things You'll Need
- Snowboard boots
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