How To Change the Toe Strap Binding in a Snowboard

How To Change the Toe Strap Binding in a Snowboard
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The toe strap is an essential component of the snowboard binding as it helps to hold your foot in place. The padded cup of the toe strap should fit snugly around the front end of your snowboarding boot. Just because you've damaged your toe strap doesn't mean you have to purchase a new set of bindings. The toe strap of the snowboard binding is generally held in place with a removable mounting screw.

Step 1

Place your snowboard on a level worktable with the bindings facing up. Loosen your damaged toe strap by lifting the binding's release mechanism. Insert your screwdriver into the toe strap's mounting screw located on the side of the binding chassis.

Step 2

Rotate the screwdriver counterclockwise to loosen the mounting screw. Remove the toe strap from the binding chassis. Choose a replacement toe strap that matches the dimensions of your old one.

Step 3

Align the new toe strap over the binding's mounting hole. Insert the mounting screw through the base of the toe strap and into the binding chassis. Rotate the screw clockwise to secure your new toe strap in place.

Step 4

Lower your snowboard onto the floor to perform a basic fitting test. Align your boot over the base plate of the binding. Tighten the new toe strap around the front end of your boot to ensure it has a snug yet comfortable fit.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillips screwdriver

References

Article reviewed by David Fisher Last updated on: Aug 18, 2011

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