My binding of choice for skiboarding is an SBOL type modified snowboard binding with three straps AND wings AND a riser. I have had numerous questions from curious folks on the slopes and in PMs about what are the necessary components of an adequate snowboard binding modification for skiboarding . I feel very strongly that all three components are absolutely necessary for successful skiboarding using snowboard boots. I have tried a third strap attached to a traditional snowboard binding highback as have others and the support for lateral edging is horrible in firm snow. The lateral wings are ABSOLUTELY essential . Skiboards.com is currently offering a number of modified snowboard bindings for sale. A couple of the offerings do have the essential lateral wings , but many of their offerings do not. The bindings on the SBOL site all have the lateral wings , and SBOL also sells a conversion kit that has the necessary wings. The skiboards.com conversion kit does NOT have the necessary wings.
I strongly believe that skiboarding in snowboard boots is a huge important innovation for skiboarding but I also believe that folks will be sorely disappointed if they do not have the proper binding and I think it is a huge disservice to the sport that Skiboards.com is selling an inferior binding product to the general public who is unaware of the essential requirements of a successful commercial modified snowboard binding for skiboarding.
I strongly believe that skiboarding in snowboard boots is a huge important innovation for skiboarding but I also believe that folks will be sorely disappointed if they do not have the proper binding and I think it is a huge disservice to the sport that Skiboards.com is selling an inferior binding product to the general public who is unaware of the essential requirements of a successful commercial modified snowboard binding for skiboarding.
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