Binding adjustment

i wrote this up for someone. hope it helps. wrote it for Burton bindings, but it works pretty much for all bindings.

first thing i do is take the bindings outta the box and check the toe straps and ankle straps for basic fit with my boots. then if it's a Burton, adjust the gas pedal/toe ramp to your preferred set up (check the instructions that came with the bindings for more details).

then once that is all set, i mount em on my board at the right spots, angles, etc. i use a tape measure to check the stance width. going from the middle of the disc to the middle of the disc.

when mounting i try to center them on the board. adjusting the disc as need be. whether horizontal or vertical disc mounting.

next step, loosen the highback bolts at the bottom of the base plates. muscle the highbacks around left to right or right to left until the highbacks are parallel with the heelside edge. (or as close as you can get)

last step, adjust your forward lean to your preference.

after that is all set, throw the boots back in and see how they fit. if you cranked your forward lean, you'll have to really wedge the boots in (consider putting them on and jumping in them). check the straps. you may need to adjust the length of the straps and possibly the position of the ankle straps. you want them going ideally straight across the point where your ankle flexes.

did you swap the capstrap side plastic part (sorry don't know the technical term)? try putting the left one upside down on the right one and the right one upside down on the left one. (sorry i am bad at visualizing and turning it into words).

my toe strap ratchets don't have that guide. did they give you new ratchets to try?

basically what you are trying to do is change the angle of the capstrap by taking the strap part of it that is normally shaped like this:
      
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and turning it to look like this:

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i hope that makes some sense.


Edited by hoon - Jan/19/2007 at 12:22pm

hope this helps make it clearer....

keep me in the loop. she may also need the upgraded capstraps with the nice grip fit in the inside.

uhh the gripfit is on the high end stuff. what bindings is she (or is it are she, nope is she) rocking?

07 lexas and emeralds.. that's the little grooves on the inner of the capstrap and on the back of the boot u're referring to, right?

ahhh grip fit=ribbed part.  i thought it was the extra rubber on the bottom of the super capstraps. my mistake.

We had the same problem with my girlfriend's lexas - and women's freestyle boots. Took a little tweaking to figure it out, but i got it fixed without too much hassle.

the funny part is that my front caps are set up the complete opposite of yours. they are all the way in the farthest out slots. extending beyond the binding. i'll try to get a pic up later tonight.

yah i rock a medium binding with a 9.5 boot. so i am on the other end of the spectrum.

good point. the sizing could be part of it. a 6.5 boot in a medium binding will definitely need everything set up similar to the way sini has his stuff set up.


Edited by hoon - Jan/25/2007 at 6:01pm

how necessary is it to put the highback parallel to the board???
its so hard to get it there or kinda annoying as just one person... and it feels like imma break my bindings

uhh I have a Burton mission 07 btw

Okay thanks,

what am i measuring for the reference stance of 21 inches? the distance between both mounting sites or the distance from tip of board to mounts

yep. that's it.

I just got a pair of Ride EX bindings and I'm wondering if I should center the boot in the binding and how to tell if it's centered or not.  Should I make it so the middle of the sole is lined up with the center of the baseplate?  Right now, I have it set to the size of my boot and it seems like the boot sits a little bit back relative to the baseplate.  Come to think of it, I don't even think there are enough settings to make the boot centered.

Official binding adjustment:

MOUNTING BINDINGS 101

1/1/2006

Setting up bindings is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Here are a few easy steps that will help you get started. 1. There are left and right bindings. Check them out and you’ll notice that they are shaped like feet. You’ll know you have the bindings on the proper foot if the binding buckles are on the outside of your foot. 2. Now you need to figure out whether you have a ‘goofy’ stance (meaning your right foot is in front of your left) or a regular stance (your left foot leads with your right in the back). There are lots of different ways to do this – none of which are foolproof. If you’ve skateboarded in the past, the foot that you push with should be your back foot on a snowboard. Here’s another way to test your stance you: slide across a slippery floor in your socks – which foot naturally slides in front? This should be your front foot on a snowboard. You can’t be completely sure about your stance until you get to the hill and link a few turns. When you take a lesson, your instructor will help you figure out whether you’re goofy or regular. 3. Back to mounting the bindings. The bindings mount to the board with three screws and washers for each binding, which are included in your binding box. These will fit into the center holes of the triangular hole pattern on the disks. 4. Now look for the reference stance on the board, it’s screen printed on the board in the shape of a triangle and also over the inserts you’ll be using to mount the bindings. There are a bunch of different Options, but we’ll use the reference stance. Once you’ve lined up the bindings over those holes, you need to adjust the angle before tightening the screws. Angles are marked on the disks. Set the angle to 21º on the front binding and 6º on the back binding. Once you’re done, the setup should look like this: If you have any questions, call Burton Rider Service at 1-800-881-3138 and they’ll help you out.

an eesa day? LOL.

I just bought a size 8 boots with a Burton FreeStyle binding (with no gas pump).
And I noticed that when I put my boots into the bindings I notice that there is an inch or 2 of the toe of my boot that is not touching the binding (similar to what you have in your picture).  Is this normal?

Originally posted by gsrrr your boots should be centered on your board. bolt down your bindings and strap you boot into them with you not in the boots.  now look straight down your snowboarding from the tip. is the boot centered?

Just get Flow bindings and everyone will be happy.