Snowboard Binding Parts

Snowboard Binding Parts at Behind The Pines Amsterdam

Almost nothing on a snowboard binding fails catastrophically. What actually happens is that a ratchet stops holding, a strap tongue tears, or a screw works loose on a rough day and disappears into the snow. All three are five-minute fixes with the right part, and all three otherwise end a riding day.

This page collects the spares for both systems we stock: Union and Burton. Discs and baseplates, highbacks, ankle and toe straps, connectors and tongues, sawblades, ratchets and buckles, screws, washers and channel hardware.

What actually breaks, and what to order

Ratchets, buckles and ladder straps

The most common failure by a distance. A ratchet or buckle that slips under load, or a ladder strap whose teeth have rounded off, will not hold your foot down no matter how hard you crank it. These wear together, so if one is worn the other usually is too. Cheap, quick, and worth carrying a spare of on a trip.

Strap tongues and connectors

On Burton bindings the replaceable wear item is the strap tongue — the piece the ratchet feeds through, sold separately for ankle and toe and for Re:Flex specifically. On Union it is the connector where the ladder meets the strap. Both are plastic, both sit under constant load, and both are what snaps in cold weather.

Discs, baseplates and channel hardware

This is where the two systems genuinely differ. A Union universal disc covers standard 4x4 and 2x4 insert patterns. Burton's Channel is a slider track rather than a bolt pattern: Re:Flex bindings mount to it through a disc, EST bindings mount to it directly and will not fit any other board. If you have a Channel board you also want the M6 channel inserts and screw plugs — the plugs keep snow out of the empty track, and people lose them constantly.

Highbacks

Replaceable, and the fastest way to change how a binding rides. A stiffer highback gives you more heelside drive; a softer one is more forgiving. A carbon highback is a genuine upgrade rather than a spare part.

Before you order

Parts are specific to model and generation. A Union Exoframe 3.0 connector does not fit a 4.0, and "Old Generation" and "New Generation" sawblades are different parts. On the Burton side, Re:Flex and EST take different hardware, and a Re:Flex tongue is not a standard tongue. Check the model and year before ordering — the model name is usually printed on the highback or the baseplate.

If you are not sure, bring the binding into the shop on Ceintuurbaan, or send us a photo of the broken part and the binding's model name. We would rather identify it for you than process a return on a five-euro screw.

What to expect

• Parts are specific to model and generation. The same brand name is not enough — check the year, and check Re:Flex versus EST on Burton.
• Ratchets and ladder straps wear as a pair; replacing only one usually brings you back for the other.
• Binding screws are M6 and need the right length — too long and you risk the board's base, too short and it strips.
• Discs must match your board's mounting system, not just your binding. Channel and 4x4 are not interchangeable.

Why buy from Behind The Pines

We are a snowboard shop in Amsterdam with a workshop, so we see which parts actually fail and we keep those in stock rather than the ones that look good in a catalogue. If you are not certain which part you need, ask us before ordering. We can usually identify it from a photo.

Frequently asked questions

My ratchet slips. Do I need a new binding?

Almost never. Replace the ratchet or buckle and the ladder strap together and the binding is as good as it was. A slipping ratchet is a worn part, not a dead binding.

What is the difference between Burton EST and Re:Flex?

EST bindings mount directly into Burton's Channel and only fit Channel boards. Re:Flex bindings use a disc and fit almost anything, including the Channel. They take different mounting hardware, so check which you have before ordering.

How do I know which generation my Union bindings are?

The model name is printed on the highback or moulded into the baseplate, and the generation is usually part of that name — Exoframe 3.0, 4.0, 5.0. If you cannot find it, send us a photo and we will tell you.

What size screws do snowboard bindings use?

M6, in a length matched to your disc and board. Too long and the screw can reach the base of the board; too short and it will not hold. If you are replacing a lost screw, bring one of the remaining ones in so we can match it.

Can I change my highback for a stiffer one?

Yes, on most models, and it is the single cheapest way to change how a binding feels. Stiffer gives you faster heelside response; softer is easier to tweak and more forgiving in the park.

Shop snowboard binding parts at Behind The Pines Amsterdam

Browse the full Union collection and Burton collection, complete bindings in Snowboard Bindings, or the rest of the workshop side in Snowboard Tuning Tools and Snowboard Maintenance & Accessories.