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Snowboard Bindings
Your bindings are in some ways as important as the board you buy as your bindings ultimately control what happens between you and your board. But there are so many different bindings out there how do you choose the right ones? Here are our top tips to buying the right bindings.
Below we have a detailed buying guide to snowboard bindings but the two most important questions you need to answer first include your ability level and also the type of snowboarding you are going to be doing. Quality bindings aren't cheap so check out our guide before you buy.
Snowboard Bindings
IPO 13/14 Snowboard Bindings
The binding that started it all. The award winning IPO woke the world up to realising that the binding did a whole lot more than just hold your feet to the board. Responsive yet flexible, comfortable ...
£240.00
Ninja 13/14 Snowboard Bindings
The Ninja is designed to match both the performance and colour way of the Sideways Sista board. With its softer and more freestyle focussed feel it delivers the perfect balance of freestyle playfulnes...
£125.00
IPO 12/13 Snowboard Bindings
Binding Type: FreerideThe IPO is the single biggest evolution of the snowboard binding since the very beginning of the sport. Designed to work in total harmony with the rider's body it optimises weigh...
£175.00
Blaze 11/12 Snowboard Bindings
After a triumphant debut, the Blaze returns for the 2011/2012 season better than ever. Solid enough for any freerider, yet flexible enough for tight trees and backcountry freestyle, the Blaze can do i...
£299.00
Atomic X 12 Binding
The Atomic X-Series bindings have proven themselves in the toughest test lab in the world:The Alpine Ski World Cup. Because of the precise tolerances between components these bindings provide premium ...
£138.00
Atomic X 16 Binding
The Atomic X16 Race binding is part of Atomic's X-series of race bindings. This binding is designed for compatibility with the Atomic D2 plate, and the X Series bindings are the only bindings that ca...
£156.00
Fischer Inspire RF + Fischer V9 My Style binding 12/ 13
We are delighted to offer the Fischer Inspire piste ski as part of our combined ski and boot package and also as a stand-alone product model in our range. The Fischer Inspire will look after you and b...
£170.00
Knee Binding Knee Binding Din 3-12
The world's only carbon-fiber binding blends industrial resins with hi-tech carbon fibers to increase strength and rigidity. This makes the coupling even tighter and stiffer, providing more feedback t...
£309.00
Atomic X 12 Binding
The Atomic X-Series bindings have proven themselves in the toughest test lab in the world:The Alpine Ski World Cup. Because of the precise tolerances between components these bindings provide premium ...
£138.00
Atomic X 16 Binding
The Atomic X16 Race binding is part of Atomic's X-series of race bindings. This binding is designed for compatibility with the Atomic D2 plate, and the X Series bindings are the only bindings that ca...
£156.00
What sort of boarder are you?
The binding that started it all. The award winning IPO woke the world up to realising that the binding did a whole lot more than just hold your feet to the board. Responsive yet flexible, comfortable ...
£240.00
The Ninja is designed to match both the performance and colour way of the Sideways Sista board. With its softer and more freestyle focussed feel it delivers the perfect balance of freestyle playfulnes...
£125.00
Binding Type: FreerideThe IPO is the single biggest evolution of the snowboard binding since the very beginning of the sport. Designed to work in total harmony with the rider's body it optimises weigh...
£175.00
After a triumphant debut, the Blaze returns for the 2011/2012 season better than ever. Solid enough for any freerider, yet flexible enough for tight trees and backcountry freestyle, the Blaze can do i...
£299.00
The Atomic X-Series bindings have proven themselves in the toughest test lab in the world:The Alpine Ski World Cup. Because of the precise tolerances between components these bindings provide premium ...
£138.00
The Atomic X16 Race binding is part of Atomic's X-series of race bindings. This binding is designed for compatibility with the Atomic D2 plate, and the X Series bindings are the only bindings that ca...
£156.00
We are delighted to offer the Fischer Inspire piste ski as part of our combined ski and boot package and also as a stand-alone product model in our range. The Fischer Inspire will look after you and b...
£170.00
The world's only carbon-fiber binding blends industrial resins with hi-tech carbon fibers to increase strength and rigidity. This makes the coupling even tighter and stiffer, providing more feedback t...
£309.00
The Atomic X-Series bindings have proven themselves in the toughest test lab in the world:The Alpine Ski World Cup. Because of the precise tolerances between components these bindings provide premium ...
£138.00
The Atomic X16 Race binding is part of Atomic's X-series of race bindings. This binding is designed for compatibility with the Atomic D2 plate, and the X Series bindings are the only bindings that ca...
£156.00
What sort of boarder are you?
A good starting point is to decide what sort of riding you are going to do. You will see the following terms when buying-All Mountain, covers all terrain, Freestyle is best for jumps and tricks in the park, Freeride is for backcountry and off piste, Powder forsoft snow, Splitboards for deep backcountry where your board essentially becomes skis!
What is your ability level?
If you are a beginner then look for a binding which is soft, forgiving and fairly simple in design. Intermediates should look for slightly more stiff bindings which will give greater response. Advanced riders who want to be fast need to look for features designed to dampen shock and vibration and be more responsive and reactive.
Understanding bindings
It is also good to have a basic understanding of what makes up bindings. There are three main terms it is good to understand. Highback is the word used to describe the vertical plate that rests against your Achilles tendon to allow you to control your rear edge. If you want speed you will want a tall stiff highback. For riding the parks you would want a shorter more flexible highback. Straps, essentially these secure your boot. Always think simple here. Baseplate, this is a padded platform which attaches the plates to a boards bolt pattern or binding interface.
Types of bindings
There are three different types of bindings.
Strap bindings-these are the most popular and prices for these range from low to mid price. Straps secure each boot in place and the highback does not move. The main downside of these bindings is the constant manual buckling and unbuckling that you have to do.
Speed entry bindings-these look very similar to strap bindings but they have a reclining highback that allows you to have easy boot access. A lot of serious riders think this doesn't give you as much control.
Burton EST-these are more expensive and are only suitable with Burtons Channel mounting system.
A good fit
A good fit is where the boot can flex but not wobble. Your boot should feel snug and any straps should not dangle too much.
How much should I pay?
The old adage of you getting what you pay for is very relevant here. If you do spend more money then you are likely to get lighter weight bindings, more adjustment points and well developed padding.