Off Season Questions (Bindings)

Im not entirely sure if there is a post about this already but i couldnt find one, is there anyone that can help me out with what i should do with my board and bindings over the summer. I know that i should put a summer wax on my board and i have done that but what should i do with my bindings? should i leave them in or take them out? i have heard that if you leave them in they will warp your board or change its shape is this true? Also how often do you replace your base plates? and how often do you replace the screws for the base plates?

I always take off my bindings or at least loosen them when I wax or store my boards for summer. If you wax a board with the bindings, you'll often find deeper pools of wax from the 'binding suck", which makes scraping more of a chore. I don't know if it hurts the board at all, but I usually remove my bindings to wax and definitely, take them off for summer storage. I have 3 boards, so taking the bindings off makes them easier to store.

If your screws are worn down then their grooves will be too so you're better off getting new screws before you wear out your board's grooves too then you're gonna be stuck with having to glue your screws to hold.  Screwing your bindings too tight may cause the screw to poke out of your board on the other side so your board's surface won't be flat anymore.

Thank you that is extremely helpful and I'm glad I know more
About this, what about the base plates what if the ridges on that are wearing or
How do I tell if i need to replace those?

I wouldn't worry about the baseplates unless they crack- unless you're doing something really kinky with them. They should last years. I have an old pair of Drake F-50's I've had for 5 years and the baseplates are still good- meaning they work/ aren't broken. I use my drakes as my backup bindings. I used my '08 cartels for the past 3 seasons and the baseplates are holding up fine. If you are really worried, most binding companies cover their baseplates with a warrantee. I think Burton has a lifetime warrantee, but I could be wrong. Anyways, it may be worth looking up or calling customer service if you are concerned. As Spencer said- baseplates are utiliarian. They either work, or they're broken. Not a lot in between. So, if yours work, you're good. Hope this helps.

I don't believe that any summer care is necessary. and i wouldn't wax it till a few days before the season starts. When the season ends i throw my board in my closet with bindings on and this has had no effects on my boards.

My boards usually only last about one season anyways cause i destroy them (bonking, rails, rocks)yeah those shouldn't effect the bindings performance as long as your idea of minor is the same as mine.

Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo Originally posted by MurphyMasta My boards usually only last about one season anyways cause i destroy them (bonking, rails, rocks)yeah those shouldn't effect the bindings performance as long as your idea of minor is the same as mine. You really know how to enjoy yourself don't ya?  But you're right though, it's minor issues that won't be that big of a deal as to break your gear.

Yeah haha i put about 80 days on a board then it's usually toast. my weapon has 4-5 core shots, a cracked edge, scratches galore.