Correctly mounted bindings mean comfort, control and safety. Here are the key things we take into account when mounting.
1. Binding direction
Bindings are mounted with the buckles (ratchets) facing outward – the tightening side should be on the nose (Nose) or tail (Tail) side of the board. When you take your foot out, the boot straps should fall inward – between your feet.
2. Angles
For beginners, bindings are typically mounted at +15° / −15° – this makes it comfortable to learn to ride a groomed run in both directions. However, taking into account your anatomy, riding style, terrain and comfort, it's worth finding your own individual angle, which may differ considerably from the starting one.
Positive angle – toes pointed toward the nose of the board. The examples are only a guide: it's worth finding your final angle by trying it out.
3. Screws and thread locker
It's worth coating the binding screws with thread-locking glue (e.g. Loctite) – without it, the screws quickly come loose. Use medium-strength glue, not the strongest kind, so the screws can still be removed later.
4. Front foot and board shape
If the board is identical at the nose and the tail (True Twin), the bindings can be mounted regardless of the front foot. Otherwise, the bindings are mounted according to the rider's front foot: for example, if the front foot is the left one and the toe side (Toeside) faces up, the nose of the board should be on the left – as in the diagram above.
