How do you use a snowboard leash?

Attach one end to a strong point on your front binding and the other to your front leg or boot, as the product directions describe. Clip in before you unstrap or ride a lift, and keep it on until the board is lying safely.

Do I need a snowboard leash?

It depends on the resort. The Your Responsibility Code says you must prevent runaway equipment, and resorts apply this in different ways. Check the resort’s own rules before you go.

Do I need a leash with step-in bindings?

Check the binding manual and the resort’s rules. Some step-in systems have their own leash that connects boot and binding, and a leash is especially useful when you step out on a lift ramp or a steep slope, where a board without straps can slide away quickly.

Where should a stomp pad go on a snowboard?

Where your back foot naturally rests when it is out of the binding, usually just in front of the rear binding. Make sure it will not block binding adjustments.

How do you put a stomp pad on a snowboard?

Clean and dry the topsheet, work at room temperature, peel the backing without touching the adhesive, line it up carefully, press it down firmly and let it cure for the time the pad’s directions give before riding.

How do you get a stomp pad off a snowboard?

Lift a corner with a plastic scraper, peel slowly and low along the board, and use gentle warmth if needed. Remove any residue with a cleaner that is safe for your topsheet, testing it on a hidden area first.

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Using a snowboard stomp pad and leash

To use a snowboard leash, loop it through a strong point on your front binding and fasten the other end to your front leg or boot before you unstrap or ride a lift. A stomp pad does a different job: it gives your free foot grip when you skate or get off a lift.

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