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Snowboard Bindings

Bindings are very important to Snowboarding because they, along with your snowboard boots, are what anchor you to your snowboard. The very first step is to purchase your snowboard boots. These snowboard boots need to be brought with you to purchase your snowboard binding to get the right fit.

Three Snowboard Boot Binding Combinations Available

1. Soft Boots and Strap On/flow-In Bindings - This system is very flexible and can be used with any soft snowboarding boots. This system is a favorite amount Freestylers and FreeRiders because is gives more flexibility and maneuverability. They are very comfortable even off of the snowboard - you can walk around in them and even drive your car while wearing them.
   
   
2. Soft/Hard Step-In Boots with Step-In Bindings - This type of bindings need to be purchased along with your step-in snowboard boots. The Step-in systems need to be the same on the boots and bindings. The step-ins make it easy for you to get on and off of your snowboard.
   
   
3. Hard Boots with Plate/Lever Bindings - Hard Boots in combination with Plate/Lever Bindings give the most solid and direct control over your snowboard. There isn't a padding to absorb the energy from your body movements so the energy is directly transmitted to the board. This system is great for the FreeCarvers because it provides great control in high speed turns.

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Five Types of Snowboard Bindings

1. Strap Bindings - This is the original and most popular binding system because they are adjustable and very secure. Strap Bindings consist of a contoured baseplate for the soft boots. At the back of the baseplate is the highback that rises behind your ankles and lower calves. These snowboard bindings highbacks secure the heel of your feet and the backside of your lower legs. It also helps you to force the hell side edge of the board into the snow surface and brings the toe side of the board up. There are adjustable straps at the front of the binding used to secure the front side of your feet and ankles to the snowboard. If speed is what you are looking for then the taller and stiffer highbacks will give you greater control and improved edge control. If you are a Freestyler looking for more flexibility and turning power, then you will want the shorter backplate.
   
   
2. Step-In Bindings - This type of Snowboard Binding allows you to simply step down and click into it making it very easy to get on and off of your snowboard. This definitely cuts down on the hassle, but you lose the snowboard control that you have with the step-in bindings. Step-In Binding Systems work in combination with soft boots which are stiffer than those used with highback bindings. Freeride or Freestyle Riders can use the Step-In Binding System.
   
   
3. Flow-In Bindings - This is a hybrid of the step-in and strap systems. This type of snowboard bindings combines the control of the strap bindings with the ease of the step-in bindings. The Flow-In Bindings have only one large tongue that covers a large part of the top of your boots instead of the two or three straps in the strap binding system. Getting into and out of your bindings is a matter of flipping the highback backwards and entering or exiting your boot. These Flow-In Bindings are becoming more popular; however, they are more difficult to adjust than strap-ons.
   
   
4. Plate Bindings - also known as Hard-Boot Bindings. These consist of a hard baseplate, steel bails, and a heel or toe lever. This type of Bindings is used in combination with hard boots that can be inserted into the bails. These are great for high-speed carving and riding on hard snow because their rigid responsiveness provides great leverage and power.
   
   
5. Baseless Bindings - The sole of the rider's boot is placed in direct contact with the snowboard deck by removing the Binding's baseplate. The sole height is lowered by up to 1/8 of an inch. Using the baseless binding system enhances the feel of your snowboard's flex. If you have large feet then you may have a problem with toe drag if you choose this snowboard binding system. These are very difficult to adjust but halfpipe and park riders prefer this baseless binding system because it provides them with a quicker edge response.

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