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Wakeboard bindings

Wakeboard bindings are the holds which keep the rider attached to the board. Boards and binding plates have many different holes drilled into them so that you can easily change the angle and position of the bindings. It is important to have your bindings/boots set up correctly to maintain comfort while wakeboarding as well as to match your skill level. Bindings should be tight enough that you can balance and control the board. However, if they are too tight they will tire you out and may cause injury as your legs will remain attached to board as you fall.

The first step to configuring your wakeboard bindings is to determine your stance. Your dominant foot should be your forwardmost foot. If you do not know which foot this is, ask someone to push you from behind. Whichever foot you instinctively use to catch yourself is your dominant foot.

Once you’ve identified which foot goes forward you’re ready to set up your wakeboard bindings. A beginner to wakeboarding would be best-suited having their bindings set at just a shoulder width apart. Your back binding should be closer to the rear fin to optimize navigation and control. Your back foot should be set at about zero degrees so that it is straight across the board. Your front foot should be set pointing forward anywhere from 15-27 degrees. This stance helps for learning deepwater starts, forward riding, turning, and very basic jumps.

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