These are the most common type of bindings. They usually use two straps (one above or across the toe and one across the ankle). Strap-in bindings offer plenty of options for support, cushioning and custom adjustments. They are suitable for all styles and conditions of riding. 

Union Force Snowboard Bindings

Rear-Entry Bindings

These are also called Speed Entry Bindings. They have a hinged high back that drops down like a draw bridge allowing you to simply step into the binding. In addition, the hinged back promotes quick and easy access in and out. No more making your skier friends wait for you. Rear-entry bindings are usually preferred by more comfort-oriented riders. 

Flow NX2-GT Snowboard Bindings

Snowboard Binding Components

Snowboard bindings consist of multiple components:

Straps

• Toe Cap Strap – This strap sits on the front of the boot, wrapping over the toe box for comfortable and stable positioning. This strap helps align the foot for better placement in the heel cup, ultimately giving more response to the board. 

• Traditional Toe Strap – This strap is usually on lower-end bindings and simply holds your boot in place. It cannot be used as a toe cap strap.

• Hybrid Toe Strap – This strap is usable in a traditional style over the foot or tilted forward for use like a toe cap strap.

• Ankle Strap – Securely wrapping above the ankle, this strap is larger and without it the bindings would fail.

• One Piece – Most common on rear entry and youth bindings, this is one giant strap that covers your boot from right before your ankle to just before your toes.

Highbacks

• A highback is the vertical plate from heel cup to lower calf

• It controls the heelside edge of your board.

• Stiff and tall highbacks are intended for enhanced control and speed.

• Soft and shorter highbacks are intended for park riders and beginners looking for flexibility and ease.

• Forward lean adjustments on highbacks enable you to easily adjust your binding positioning on the go for placement preferences.

• Bindings with no backs provide a more skate-like feel, allowing for more mobility in the ankle and looser control of your board. 

Baseplate

• This is the main connection between the binding and the board.

• Baseplates are made with a variety of materials that feature different strength-to-flex ratios. Higher end bindings will have stronger baseplate materials and will optimize board flex, power transmission and durability.

• Cushioning on baseplates allow for comfort and power transmission.

• Canting – A small amount of tilt in the footbed ergonomically angles your stance and knee position slightly forward for a more natural stance.
   

Fit and Compatibility with Snowboard Boots
 

Snowboard bindings come in general sizes – Small S/M, Medium M/L, and Large L/XL. It is essential to have the right size bindings for your boots, so always check out the manufacturer’s binding size chart on individual product pages to see what size binding you need. 
 

Even after consulting the manufacturer’s size chart, it is very important to check that the binding fits your boots. Do this by placing your boot in your binding as if you were to strap in; the boots shouldn’t hang excessively off the bindings, nor should the straps be painfully tightened or have left over slack. If the strap ladder does not reach the ratchet, it may need to be adjusted - binding straps typically adjust from both sides in order to center the strap over your boot. The heel should fit snugly in the binding. A properly fit binding should allow the boot to flex, but not sway. If you have comfortable boots, and the bindings securely grip your boots with no extra play, then you have a good match. 
 

Compatibility with Snowboards