Glossary
Snowboard components and services
Explore the components
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Base and glide
Base
The underside that slides. It dries out and goes grey with use — that is when it needs cleaning and wax.
Services for this component
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
Edges and grip
Edges
The metal rails that hold on hard snow. The angle decides how sharply they bite — blunter forgives more, sharper holds on ice.
Services for this component
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
Structure
Sidewall
The material between the topsheet and the edge. Damage here is water finding its way inside.
Services for this component
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
Topsheet
The top surface. Mostly cosmetic, but a crack running to the edge means water in the core.
Services for this component
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
Bindings
Binding inserts
The threaded holes the bindings bolt into. Their position sets your stance — wider or narrower.
Services for this component
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
Straps and ratchets
Fasten the boot into the snowboard binding at the ankle and toes. Replacement straps and ratchets must match the binding.
Highback
The support behind the lower leg that transfers movement to the heel edge. Forward lean adjusts to suit the model and riding style.
Binding
Fastens the boot to the snowboard using a baseplate, straps and highback. Position and angles set your stance; this binding does not have the automatic release mechanism of a ski binding.
Services for this component
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
Service packages
Service packages and jobs that do not require selecting an individual component.
Prices are per snowboard. Required parts and additional work are agreed after inspection.
The other gear
The same drawing, for the other two.