Wakeboard Bindings

The last thing you want to do if you've never been snowboarding before is strap yourself into your snowboard and head to the top of the steepest mountain and hurl yourself onto guaranteed embarrassment and possible injuries. As ironic as that sounds there are thousands of rookie snowboarders out there that attempt to "learn" snowboarding by snowboarding down a slick mountain the very first time they step onto snow. Don't be one of those guys and don't be "that guy" that has to run over a kid on the slopes just so he can come to a stop. Be smart and take about an hour before you hit your first slope and acquaint yourself with your snowboard, your equipment and some basics that will keep you from hurting yourself or anybody else on the slopes.

Before you purchase your ski lift ticket it is recommended that you pull over and find a small patch of snow that is large enough for you to snowboard around on and has enough of a slope or is hilly enough for you to build some momentum. Once you are on the snow the first thing you want to do is strap your boots into your snowboard bindings. You want to make sure they are snug and feel comfortable and most importantly allow you to move around freely. You also want to make sure that all your apparel is comfortable and allows you to bend and flex your knees freely. Some people put on so many layers that they can barely move! It is important that you be able to bend your knees and keep your body loose because with this posture you are much less likely to injure yourself should you fall. Once you feel comfortable with all of your gear you can move onto some snowboarding basics.

As mentioned above the correct posture for snowboarding is slightly leaning forward with your knees bent and with your arms out for balance and to help you turn. Get you snowboard moving a bit and try to turn it by digging your toes into the snow and lifting your heels. If you have enough momentum you can also try to turn by leaning forward. While it is much easier to turn by leaning, it is also much harder to master because you feel like you are falling but this is the best and most effective practice for turning. Once you've practiced turning for a bit you can move onto stopping.

If you learn anything before you hit the slopes it is highly recommended that you learn how to stop. Think about this... you're on your snowboard and you're coming down an icy mountain at about 50 miles per hour and you don't know how to stop... how are you supposed to stop? Trust me take the time and at least practice stopping before you hit the slopes. Stopping your snowboard can be easily explained and it sounds pretty basic but it's one of those things that's hard to execute in real life. What you basically want to do is dig  the tail end of your snowboard into the snow; you want to dig your rear foot through your board and into the snow. You also want to lean back to apply more pressure to the rear of the snowboard. To further enhance stopping power a lot of snowboarders also slowly start to turn the snowboard to apply even more resistance.

If this is your first time on the slopes, take a few moments before you hit the bigger slopes and practice a bit on the bunny slopes. It can be the difference between having a great weekend and ending up in the hospital!

Used snowboards are a great bargain and value. Check some out at clearance snowboard packages [http://discountsnowboardstore.com/].

AIRHEAD Rockability Wakeboard w/ Assault XXL Bindings $269.99 AIRHEAD ROCKABILLY WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ ASSAULT XXL BINDINGS

Airhead AHB-9 Wakeboard Bindings $85.99 "Airhead Primo WB Binding Brand New Includes 1 Year Warranty, The Airhead AHB-9 is a primo performance wakeboard binding mainly designed to provide the full and the highest water sport experience to you. This binding is noticeably stiffer and more form fitting than the standard series bindings. Primo offers superior support for demanding wakeboarders. A comfortable and tight fit is provided by the upper and lower cinch lace-up system and 5 pair of independent lace eyelets . The textured footbed offers the perfect combination of support and cushion. All riding styles are accommodated by the versatile mounting plate. AHB-9 Features: Product # AHB-9, PRIMO Wakeboard Binding, Noticeably Stiffer & Form Fitting, Offers Superior Support, Upper & Lower Cinch Lace Up System, Comfortable & Tight Fit, 5 Pair of Independent Lace Eyelets, Textured Footbed, Provides Perfect Support & Cushion, Versatile Mounting Plates, Size: - M (US Men s 8 11) - ( EU sizes 41 45)"

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AIRHEAD Splash Wakeboard w/ Grab Youth Bindings $189.99 AIRHEAD SPLASH WAKEBOARD 124CM W/ GRAB YOUTH BINDINGSSPLASH is a lightweight twin tip freeride wakeboard designed to help youth riders of all levels excel at the sport. The continuous rocker is fast and forgiving with smooth pop. It's 124cm long, perfect for youth riders up to 130 lbs.. Performance

AIRHEAD Graffiti City Wakeboard w/ Clutch Bindings $244.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD W/ CLUTCH BINDINGSGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter

AIRHEAD Graffiti City Wakeboard w/ Grind Bindings $209.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD W/ GRIND BINDINGSGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter p

AIRHEAD Graffiti City Wakeboard w/ Assault Bindings $259.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD W/ ASSAULT BINDINGSGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter

Gator Chopper Youth Wakeboard 127/ Team Bindings $641.58 The recommended weight range for a 127 cm wakeboard is 75-130 pounds. This wakeboard comes the Team Bindings.Wakeboard:The Gator Chopper Youth Wakeboard 127cmCompressed polyurethane fiberglass wrapped coreBeginner/intermediate board1-inch ABS fins on each endContinuous rockerDouble-stepped, tip-to-tip center channel75 to 130 pound weight rangeLength: 127 cmTip width: 26.67 cmMid width: 41.14 cmRocker: 6.35 cmBindings:True 1-piece plateNo hardwareTwo-piece overlay and heel insert constructionDual layered stretch zoneVery supportive and much more responsiveLarger, softer boomerang shaped heel kidneys cradle your Achilles tendon and locks your heel down Click here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz100000075345

Gator Legend Womens Wakeboard 136/ Seville Bindings $783.87 The recommended weight range for a 136 cm wakeboard is 140-180 pounds. This women's wakeboard comes with Seville bindings.Wakeboard:The Gator Legend Women's Wakeboard 136cmCompressed polyurethane fiberglass wrapped coreThree fins on each endOne 0.9-inch aluminum center fin and two molded in outer finsStreamline beveled edgesDesigned for beginnersLength (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 13626.6741.146.37 continuousBindingsUniversal level design for beginnersTrue new one piece plateOne piece heel insert and overlay constructionHalf floating tongueThicker softer boomerang shaped heel kidney support Achilles tendonSoft EVA footbedSofter inner coreClick here to view our women's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz10000007634

Gator Boards 136 Wakeboard/ Fleetwood Bindings $783.87 The recommended weight range for a 136 cm wakeboard is 140-180 pounds. This wakeboard set comes with Fleetwood bindings.Wakeboard:136cm Sure lock fin mounting provides the most solid anchoring Uni-fiberglass materialsUV based resin protects your beautiful GB graphics from the harmful rays of the sunContinuous rocker pattern for consistent radius/arch from tail to tail of the boardFisher Fiber Base provides the lightweight, bright crisp base graphicsCompressed polyurethane for predictable rides that performs in all water conditionsLength (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 13625.942.166.85 continuousBindings:Designed for beginners all the way up to advanced pro ridersTrue 1-piece plateNo hardware One-piece heel insert and overlay constructionTwo pieces makes for a lighter more flexible bindingHalf-floating tongue also makes this binding more flexible on the inside for those tweaked out airsClick here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz100000073890

Gator Classic Wakeboard 127/ Team Bindings $600.18 The recommended weight range for a 127 cm wakeboard is 75-130 pounds. This wakeboard comes with Team Bindings.The Gator Classic Wakeboard 127cm:Compressed polyurethane fiberglass wrapped coreBeginner/intermediate boardOne 1.2-inch AB fin on each endContinuous rockerRadius base edgeLength (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 12726.6741.146.35 continuousBindings: True 1-piece plateNo hardwareTwo-piece overlay and heel insert constructionDual layered stretch zoneVery supportive and much more responsiveLarger, softer boomerang shaped heel kidneys cradle your Achilles tendon and locks your heel down Click here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz10000007334

AIRHEAD Rockabilly Wakeboard w/ Grind Bindings $219.99 AIRHEAD ROCKABILLY WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ GRIND BINDINGSROCKABILLY is designed for intermediate to expert riders weighing 150 lbs. and up. The 6 fin dual thruster setup provides ultimate hold and tracking. Riders stay on edge, get more speed into the wake and stomp landings without slipping out. The rem

AIRHEAD Kahuna Wakeboard w/ Clutch Bindings $249.99 AIRHEAD KAHUNA WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ CLUTCH BINDINGSKAHUNA is designed for intermediate to expert riders weighing 150 lbs. and up. The 6 fin dual thruster setup provides ultimate hold and tracking. Riders stay on edge, get more speed into the wake and stomp landings without slipping out. The removable

AIRHEAD Kahuna Wakeboard w/ Grind Bindings $219.99 AIRHEAD KAHUNA WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ GRIND BINDINGSKAHUNA is designed for intermediate to expert riders weighing 150 lbs. and up. The 6 fin dual thruster setup provides ultimate hold and tracking. Riders stay on edge, get more speed into the wake and stomp landings without slipping out. The removable c

AIRHEAD Kahuna Wakeboard w/ Assault XXL Bindings $269.99 AIRHEAD KAHUNA WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ ASSAULT XXL BINDINGSKAHUNA is designed for intermediate to expert riders weighing 150 lbs. and up. The 6 fin dual thruster setup provides ultimate hold and tracking. Riders stay on edge, get more speed into the wake and stomp landings without slipping out. The remov

AIRHEAD Rockabilly Wakeboard w/ Clutch Bindings $249.99 AIRHEAD ROCKABILLY WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ CLUTCH BINDINGSROCKABILLY is designed for intermediate to expert riders weighing 150 lbs. and up. The 6 fin dual thruster setup provides ultimate hold and tracking. Riders stay on edge, get more speed into the wake and stomp landings without slipping out. The re

Gator Boards Men's Gator LTD Wakeboard Bindings (Size 8-9) $446.94 These Gator LTD wakeboard bindings from Gator Boards feature a newly designed footbed and a 6-inch plate. These wakeboard bindings also spotlight a dual-hinge overlay design, and dual lace zones.6-inch plateNewly designed footbedSewn-in wrap linerDual-hinge overlay designWebbed ankle strapCustom lastedNew hardwareDual lace zonesMaterials: Foam/neoprene/plasticDimensions: 9 inches high x 14 inches wide x 11 inches deepModel: wkbgagal8910

Gator Boards Men's Team OT Wakeboard Bindings (Size 11-14) $284.79 These Team OT wakeboard bindings feature a true one-piece plate to create stiffness, eliminate heel lift and increase responsiveness. These bindings also spotlight a dual layered stretch zone, and a half-floating tongue. One-piece baseplateDual-layered stretch zone Half-floating tongue Custom lasted Heel kidneys EVA footbed Materials: Foam/neoprene/plasticDimensions: 9 inches high x 14 inches wide x 11 inches deepModel: wkbgateo06bb8

Gator Boards 136 Wakeboard/ CT Bindings $781.28 The Gator 136cm Wakeboard:Sure lock fin mounting provides the most solid anchoring to your boardUni-fiberglass materials has concentrated longitudinal strands UV based resin protects your beautiful GB graphics from the harmful rays of the sunContinuous rocker pattern features a consistent radius/arch from tail to tail of the boardSmooth predictable ride up the wakes transitionFisher fiber base has a tightly woven material that provides the lightweight, bright crisp base graphicsCompressed polyurethane for superior strength and rebound characteristics Length (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 13625.942.166.85 continuousBindings:New 6-inch plateNewly designed footbedSewn-in wrap linerDual hinge overlay designWebbed ankle strapCustom lastedDual lace zonesClick here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam/NeopreneModel number zz1000000784567

Gator Lexy Womens Wakeboard 137/ Seville Bindings $623.47 Beginner/intermediate boardOne 1.2-inch ABS fin on each endLength (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 13725.441.146.60 continuousBindings:True new one piece plateOne piece heel insert and overlay constructionHalf floating tongueThicker, softer boomerang shaped heel kidney support Achilles tendonSoft EVA footbedSofter inner core

Gator Caddy Men's 135 Wakeboard/ Fleetwood Bindings $760.58 The Gator Caddy men's wakeboard is 135cm. This board has Infinite Wrap inner fiberglass wrap that continues around the edge eliminating two separate pieces at the parting line that can cause the edge to delam. This wakeboard comes with Fleetwood bindings. Gator's infinite wrap result in the strongest most durable rails in the industryUV based resins protect your beautiful Gator graphics from the harmful ray so the sunAluminum fins CnC anodized aluminum laser etched finsFisher Fiber Base is lightly woven material that provides the lightweight, bright, crisp base graphicsTrue angle molded fins Continuous rocker pattern with a consistent radius or arch from tip to tailBindingsDesigned for beginners all the way up to advanced pro ridersTrue 1-piece plateNo hardware One-piece heel insert and overlay constructionHalf-floating tongue Recommended weight range for a 135 cm wakeboard is 130 to 170 poundsClick here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz100000072789

Gator Lexy Women's Wakeboard 127/ Seville Bindings $556.2 The recommended weight range for a 127 cm wakeboard is 75 to 130 pounds. This women's wakeboard comes with Seville Bindings. Gator Lexy Women's Wakeboard 127cm:Compressed polyurethane fiberglass wrapped coreBeginner/intermediate boardOne 1.2-inch ABS fin on each endLength (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 12726.6741.146.35 continuousBindings:Universal level design for beginnersTrue new one piece plateOne piece heel insert and overlay constructionHalf floating tongueThicker softer boomerang shaped heel kidney support Achilles tendonSoft EVA footbedSofter inner coreClick here to view our women's shoe sizing guideFoam/NeopreneModel number zz10000007590

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