Snowboard binding screw torque

[gomes512]

Any snowboarders here?

Any suggestions as to what torque I should spin the binding screws down to? My bindings have a 3 hole pattern while my gf's have a 4 hole pattern.

Using your hand, screwdriver, and some muscle seems to be the popular choice. I never received a response from Burton about this matter.

 

[Liquid_Turbo]

You don't really need a torque wrench for this. Just a bit of muscle and torque it pretty tight. Check for tightness everytime you hit the slopes.

 

[gofastman]

Originally Posted By: gomes512
Any snowboarders here?

Any suggestions as to what torque I should spin the binding screws down to? My bindings have a 3 hole pattern while my gf's have a 4 hole pattern.

Using your hand, screwdriver, and some muscle seems to be the popular choice. I never received a response from Burton about this matter.

I would be VERY surprised if you could srip out one of those screws with a standard screwdriver. just crank on em and call it good.

 

[gomes512]

Alright sounds good to me. Thanks for the info.

 

[nthach]

You got a Burton I see - what kind?

I usually tighten them snug+1/8-1/2 a turn more. Kind of like TTY bolts.

If you do manage to strip them out, I believe a competent ski/snowboard repair shop will use a Heli-Coil or Timesert as a repair.

 

[gomes512]

Got myself a 09 bullet and the gf has a 09 cruzer. Both flexy beginner boards but that's just exactly what we are.

Both of us were on skis before we tried boarding late last season. We both just got comfortable completing turns. Her and I definitely enjoy it a lot more than skiing for whatever reason.

Can't wait to hit the terrain park ;P

 

[zulu]

I crank mine down as hard as I can. I've been through 3 different sets of bindings and I'm always changing my stance angles and widths. I bet I've cranked my screws down over 100 times on my K2 and never had any issues. Plus I always check them each morning before hitting the lifts...

 

[JHZR2]

last weekend a friend found three of four loose... And he hand-tightens every time.

I suggested loctite blue. Might want to look into it.

 

[nthach]

Originally Posted By: gomes512
Got myself a 09 bullet and the gf has a 09 cruzer. Both flexy beginner boards but that's just exactly what we are.

Both of us were on skis before we tried boarding late last season. We both just got comfortable completing turns. Her and I definitely enjoy it a lot more than skiing for whatever reason.

Can't wait to hit the terrain park ;P

I got a 06 Custom here. Great board, but my next board won't be a Burton. I'm considering getting a Lib Tech or Never Summer in a year or so.

Skiers never fail to amaze me on the hill. I understand if you're racing for the local ski team, but I get a a laugh out of those who wear those silly hats, decorate themselves, or wear a skin-tight Spyder racing suit even though they don't race. Just like those silly Honda boys with their VTEC and Home Depot spoilers.

 

[gomes512]

Originally Posted By: nthach

Skiers never fail to amaze me on the hill. I understand if you're racing for the local ski team, but I get a a laugh out of those who wear those silly hats, decorate themselves, or wear a skin-tight Spyder racing suit even though they don't race. Just like those silly Honda boys with their VTEC and Home Depot spoilers.


LMAO, ok at least I'm not the only one thinking the same thing.


Yeah good tip on the loctite, first thing I bought on the way back from the slopes. Hopefully this will stop my screws from backing out, scared the [censored] out of me when I was on my last run.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: nthach

Skiers never fail to amaze me on the hill. I understand if you're racing for the local ski team, but I get a a laugh out of those who wear those silly hats, decorate themselves, or wear a skin-tight Spyder racing suit even though they don't race. Just like those silly Honda boys with their VTEC and Home Depot spoilers.


I was goin to say the same thing about snowboarders. Seems that especially with the female contingent, it is all about showing off some style and looking cute.

 

[nthach]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: nthach

Skiers never fail to amaze me on the hill. I understand if you're racing for the local ski team, but I get a a laugh out of those who wear those silly hats, decorate themselves, or wear a skin-tight Spyder racing suit even though they don't race. Just like those silly Honda boys with their VTEC and Home Depot spoilers.


I was goin to say the same thing about snowboarders. Seems that especially with the female contingent, it is all about showing off some style and looking cute.

At least we don't look like eurotrash trying to be cool...

But what I DO NOT get is the "steezy" movement.

 

[JHZR2]

I have no clue. I wear a coat and snow pants. Red coat, black pants, dont care to have anthing different.

All the snowboard gear is a fashion statement, paterns, logos, essentially HUGE advertising on any bit of gear. Seems worse than skiing world.

What is the steezy bit?

 

[gomes512]

Yeah I agree with the crazy pattern bit for snowboarders. Some of that stuff is just wow. But OTH it's better then looking at the butt cheeks of some dude in front of you

I've haven't been into the bright colors and wacky patterns. Blue jacket and black pants for me.

 

[rjundi]

Originally Posted By: nthach

Skiers never fail to amaze me on the hill. I understand if you're racing for the local ski team, but I get a a laugh out of those who wear those silly hats, decorate themselves, or wear a skin-tight Spyder racing suit even though they don't race. Just like those silly Honda boys with their VTEC and Home Depot spoilers.


I am always amazed in lack of ability when I see those ski outfits.

I use the same oil stained jacket and pants for snow blowing as skiing. I am an advanced expert skier and at home in the trees and love/conquer moguls. My last pic with ski friends I borrowed an orange hunting hat as I forgot mine.

 

[gomes512]

Burton replied to an e-mail I had sent them asking about the torque spec. I have done what they have said with the exception that I added blue loctite to each screw. I'll see what happens this weekend.

Here's they're reply:

Thanks for your inquiry with Burton Snowboards! Unfortunately we do not have any torque specs for our screws. However a general rule of thumb for all of our boards and bindings is to tighten the screws as tight as you can hand tighten them. Use a hand screw driver and DO NOT use a power screw driver. I hope this information is helpful and if you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask.

Best,

Jeff
Rider Service
800-881-3138
[email protected]
M-F 8am-9pm EST
Sat. 12pm-8pm EST


Nice customer service.