Nidecker bindings come in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large (for adults). We recommend to always physically check if your boots fit into our bindings, and that the straps fit well. For Supermatic bindings this is especially important to allow th

<h1 itemprop="name" id="isPasted">What size binding for my boots?</h1><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer"><div itemprop="text"><p>Nidecker bindings come in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large (for adults).</p><p>We recommend to always physically check if your boots fit into our bindings, and that the straps fit well. For Supermatic bindings this is especially important to allow the boot to slide in &amp; out easily.</p><p>Our binding to boot sizing-chart, found <a href="https://assets.ndk.group/m/46006bc73b2582ba/original/W24_NDK_SUPERMATIC_BOOTS_BOARD_Size-Chart.pdf" target="_blank" style=" text-decoration: none;">here</a> for the Supermatic bindings and <a href="https://assets.ndk.group/m/298d19fce45c2bd7/original/Nidecker_Flow-Size-Chart-Boots-Bindings-correlation.pdf" target="_blank" style=" text-decoration: none;">here</a> for the rest of the binding range. You can also find this information on all our product pages, and it is as accurate as we can get it.</p><p>Not all brands size their boots the same, and there can be differences in volume of the boots, so if possible, please try to make sure that your boot works for that binding size and try them in person if this is available to you.</p><p>If you are in the overlap zone and there&apos;s no way you can try them yourself, we recommend going with the bigger binding size to make sure getting in &amp; out is as easy as possible. If you go with the smaller binding size, it might be tighter to get in &amp; out, but you will also find more of a locked-in feel.</p><p>Between sizes Medium and Large there is a jump in strap-size (S/M versus L/XL straps), so that is also a factor to consider how much strap you want to cover your boots, as well as the change in ride-feel which comes from a smaller strap versus a bigger one.</p><p>Although we&apos;re compatible with all snowboard boots on the market, of course Nidecker boots give the best in &amp; out experience with all Nidecker bindings.</p></div></div>

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Ready to buy a Nidecker board but unsure about the right size? Here’s the scoop on sizing Nidecker boards based on the expertise of our design team and decades of innovation in snowboarding.These sizing guidelines consider your weight, height, boot s

<div data-block-id="block-8374f158-f4c5-4b4f-bdb3-e397c6b8b634" id="isPasted">Ready to buy a Nidecker board but unsure about the right size? Here&#x2019;s the scoop on sizing Nidecker boards based on the expertise of our design team and decades of innovation in snowboarding.</div><div data-block-id="block-f89a8832-75d0-4798-805b-164cf0f34759">These sizing guidelines consider your weight, height, boot size, and intended riding style. Choosing the correct size will help you get the most out of your board&#x2019;s performance and truly feel the ride that each Nidecker model was crafted to deliver. Keep in mind, if you&#x2019;re too heavy or light for a particular size, the board may feel softer or stiffer than intended.</div><div data-block-id="block-b8d8e648-bc58-4d4e-8488-a98ddd868da7">And for riders with bigger feet, check out the wide options available on select models. This will ensure a comfortable fit without compromising edge control or stability.</div><div data-block-id="block-b8d8e648-bc58-4d4e-8488-a98ddd868da7"><br></div><h3 id="1-rider-weight">1. <strong>Rider Weight</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Weight-Based Sizing</strong>: Nidecker snowboards are typically sized by weight range, as a board&#x2019;s flex and responsiveness depend heavily on rider weight. A heavier rider on a smaller board may experience less stability, while a lighter rider on a larger board may find it harder to control.</li><li><strong>Sizing Chart Example</strong> (General Guide):<ul><li><strong>110-140 lbs (50-64 kg)</strong>: Look for boards around 140-150 cm.</li><li><strong>140-170 lbs (64-77 kg)</strong>: Consider boards between 150-160 cm.</li><li><strong>170-200 lbs (77-90 kg)</strong>: Boards in the 158-168 cm range are ideal.</li><li><strong>200+ lbs (90+ kg)</strong>: Opt for boards 160 cm and above.</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="2rider-height">2.&#xA0;<strong>Rider Height</strong></h3><ul><li>While weight is more critical, height can also influence board length. Taller riders may prefer longer boards for added stability, while shorter riders might enjoy shorter boards for maneuverability.</li><li><strong>Rule of Thumb</strong>: When standing a board on end, the top should reach somewhere between your chin and nose.</li></ul><h3 id="3boot-size">3.&#xA0;<strong>Boot Size</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Standard vs. Wide Models</strong>: If your boot size is US 11 or larger, you may benefit from a wide board. Nidecker offers wide sizes to accommodate bigger feet and prevent toe and heel drag during turns.</li><li><strong>Boot Fit</strong>: Always ensure your boots align well with the board width to maintain good control and edge hold.</li></ul><h3 id="4riding-style">4.&#xA0;<strong>Riding Style</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Freestyle</strong>: Shorter boards offer easier spins and tricks, ideal for park riders.</li><li><strong>All-Mountain</strong>: Mid-length boards provide a good balance of stability and maneuverability, suitable for various terrain.</li><li><strong>Freeride/Big Mountain</strong>: Longer boards are more stable at speed and offer better float in powder, preferred for off-piste and big mountain riding.</li></ul><h3 id="5nidecker-model-specifics">5.&#xA0;<strong>Nidecker Model Specifics</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Directional Boards</strong> (e.g., Thruster, Escape): Often slightly longer for stability and power in turns.</li><li><strong>Twin Shape Boards</strong> (e.g., Sensor Plus, Merc): More versatile sizing; shorter lengths are great for freestyle, while mid to longer lengths suit all-mountain versatility.</li></ul>

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Finding your natural snowboard stance is indeed key to maximizing comfort, control, and performance on the slopes. Let's break down the fundamentals to help you get there.

<p id="isPasted">Finding your natural snowboard stance is indeed key to maximizing comfort, control, and performance on the slopes. Let&apos;s break down the fundamentals to help you get there.</p><h3 id="1regular-vs-goofy-stance">1.&#xA0;<strong>Regular vs. Goofy Stance</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Regular</strong>: Left foot forward.</li><li><strong>Goofy</strong>: Right foot forward.</li><li><strong>Finding Yours</strong>: Stand naturally and have someone give you a gentle push from behind. Whichever foot you naturally step forward with to catch yourself is likely your leading foot on a snowboard.</li></ul><h3 id="2-stance-width">2. <strong>Stance Width</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>General Guide</strong>: A good starting point is setting your stance width to about the same width as your shoulders. You can adjust wider or narrower from there, based on comfort and riding style.</li><li><strong>Effects of Stance Width</strong>:<ul><li><strong>Narrow Stance</strong>: Easier to pivot and spin, which is great for freestyle.</li><li><strong>Wider Stance</strong>: Offers more stability and control, especially for freeride or all-mountain styles.</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="3stance-angles">3.&#xA0;<strong>Stance Angles</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Beginner Recommendation</strong>: Start with a &#x201C;duck stance&#x201D; (e.g., +15&#xB0; front foot, -12&#xB0; back foot). This stance is balanced and works well across all riding styles.</li><li><strong>Freeride Stance</strong>: If you prefer carving or riding forward more often, try a more forward stance angle like +18&#xB0; / +6&#xB0;.</li><li><strong>Freestyle Stance</strong>: Riders who like riding switch and park tricks might go with a symmetrical duck stance, like +12&#xB0; / -12&#xB0;, for easy switch riding and balance.</li></ul><h3 id="4experimenting-and-adjusting">4.&#xA0;<strong>Experimenting and Adjusting</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Start Small</strong>: Once you have a basic setup, ride a few runs to feel how your body responds. Small adjustments in angle and width can make a big difference.</li><li><strong>Common Issues</strong>:<ul><li><strong>Turning Difficulty</strong>: A stance that&apos;s too wide or too forward can make it harder to initiate turns.</li><li><strong>Lack of Balance</strong>: A narrow stance may make balancing harder, especially on rough terrain.</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="5try-and-tweak">5.&#xA0;<strong>Try and Tweak!</strong></h3><ul><li>Take a few runs with each adjustment, note how it feels, and keep adjusting until you find the stance that feels natural.</li></ul><h3 id="goofy-or-regular"><strong>Goofy or regular?</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-5b4a25c5-e8ec-439b-8b87-8687fce7269d">If you are new to snowboarding your first decision to make is whether you are goofy footed (right foot forward) or regular footed (left foot forward).&#xA0;**Your dominant foot is typically your back foot as the back foot provides the power steering.**&#xA0;The front foot provides balance and direction and is usually your less dominant foot.</div><div data-block-id="block-b6c84b01-25e1-4a06-92e4-5a60e659e1ac">Which foot do you step up a flight of stairs with first? Which foot do you naturally kick a soccer ball with? The answer to these questions is likely your back foot.</div><p><br></p><h3 id="choosing-a-stance-width"><strong>Choosing a stance width</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-ddd3e9a0-0871-4dbc-a635-db9503bdfcb0">**Stance width plays a critical role in your balance and turning ability on a snowboard.**&#xA0;There are several different theories as to how wide of a stance is best. What width will work best for you will come down to personal preference. Longboard, surf style riders tend to prefer a narrower stance as it keeps your hips in and allows you to pivot your weight quicker edge to edge than if your legs were spread wider. Technical freerides and terrain park riders often prefer a wider stance that offers added balance stomping airs and holding it together bombing through rough terrain.</div><div data-block-id="block-fd1e20a6-232c-46bf-a6a8-1bd387e47f93">Until you develop a defined favorite riding style, most riders will find a slightly wider than shoulder width stance to be a good starting point.&#xA0;**A just wider than shoulder width stance offers good stability and a powerful jumping position.**&#xA0;Use this chart to find a stance width range that traditionally works for riders of these heights.</div><table><thead><tr><th><br></th><th><br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Height</strong></td><td><strong>Recommended Stance</strong></td></tr><tr><td>&lt; 5&apos;1&quot; / 155 cm</td><td>17-19 in / 43-48 cm</td></tr><tr><td>5&apos;2&quot; - 5&apos;4&quot; / 156-163 cm</td><td>19-21 in / 48-54 cm</td></tr><tr><td>5&apos;5&quot; - 5&apos;8&quot; / 164-172 cm</td><td>20-22 in / 48-56 cm</td></tr><tr><td>5&apos;9&quot; - 6&apos; / 173-184 cm</td><td>21-23 in / 53-58 cm</td></tr><tr><td>6&apos;1&quot; - 6&apos;4&quot; / 185-193 cm</td><td>22-24 in / 56-61 cm</td></tr><tr><td>&gt; 6&apos;4&quot; / 193 cm</td><td>23-25 in / 58-63.5 cm</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p><div data-block-id="block-950e258f-ae1c-41ec-b715-92c62dca0c2d">For most boards, your ideal stance width should be within an inch of your board&#x2019;s reference stance. Reference stance is the stance location that the dimensions of a given model/size board are designed around. You&#x2019;ll find the reference stance location and width measurement printed on the topsheet inside the insert packs. With your bindings set on the Reference Stance you are positioned with the intended stance setback relative to the effective edge. Stance setback varies by model from 0-3 cm.</div><div data-block-id="block-873fa8ca-4201-41bf-915b-103fb3765648">**If you prefer a narrower or wider stance than the Reference Stance, you must move each binding in or out the same amount of holes.**&#xA0;If you move one binding in and one binding out from the marked reference stance positions you will be riding the same stance width, but you will not be centered in the board&#x2019;s sidecut. Riding in the Reference Stance is not critical, but it unlocks the intended board performance.</div><div data-block-id="block-c65277a4-bc80-475b-87d3-12c75e9d7c1c">The maximum stance width of a board model/size is 1.6 inches (4 cm) wider than the Reference Stance. The minimum stance width of a board model is 3.1 inches (8 cm) narrower than the Reference Stance.</div><div data-block-id="block-c65277a4-bc80-475b-87d3-12c75e9d7c1c"><br></div><h3 id="choosing-stance-angles"><strong>Choosing stance angles</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-fcda04d7-628e-4839-8482-8c5d6d3dbdcf">**The angles of your front and back binding play a huge role in how you can move your body over your snowboard.**&#xA0;Your hips and knees align and move in different ways depending on which direction your feet are pointing.</div><div data-block-id="block-5b9b68a3-ee35-4b98-9540-52176f96bfe1">It&#x2019;s safe to say every rider will want their front foot angled toward the nose of the board.&#xA0;**Angling your front foot towards the nose allows you to keep front foot pressure driving into a turn.**&#xA0;The baseplate of your binding or split board hardware will have angle markings that read 0-30 degrees in two directions.&#xA0;**Angling your binding toward the nose is referred to as a positive angle relative to setting your binding at zero.**&#xA0;Setting your binding at zero aligns it completely perpendicular to the edge.&#xA0;**Most riders will find a front binding angle of +15-21 degrees is ideal.**&#xA0;Racers and more surf style, turn focused riders often run a more aggressive front foot angle (+21 degree or more) as it opens up your hips toward the fall line and allows you to rock deeper into toe side turns.</div><div data-block-id="block-c4a1a4ac-4003-42d3-90a6-b71172154120">While all riders benefit from angling their front binding toward the nose, there are several different schools of thought on the best direction to angle your back binding. Your personal riding style and anatomy will determine what back binding angle club you belong to.&#xA0;<br><br>The three back binding angle styles are:</div><h3 id="positive--positive-"><strong>Positive / positive (+/+)</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-f6dc5036-5bd5-42fc-858a-895f00f2aed8">If you angle your front and back bindings toward the nose you are riding positive/positive (+/+). Riders who run +/+ typically run only a few degrees of positive angle in the back binding (+3-6 degrees). By slightly turning your back binding toward the nose it aligns both your knees into the same plane and makes it easier for you to dive into toe side turns more aggressively. Running positive angle on your back foot does make riding switch more challenging but the &#x201C;crossed up&#x201D; feeling can be overcome with experience. Running +/+ angles on directional board models is ideal as these board shapes aren&#x2019;t designed to ride switch.</div><p><br></p><h3 id="positive--zero-0"><strong>Positive / zero (+/0)</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-68e323dc-066d-49f6-9146-81ee47d4820a">If you angle your front binding toward the nose and keep your back binding set perpendicular to your edge at zero degrees, you are riding positive/zero (+/0). Setting your back binding at zero is a very common back binding stance angle. By keeping your foot straight across the board, you can lean into front side carves and ride switch without cross loading your knee. Setting your back foot at zero is a great place to start as you experiment with the angle of your front binding and stance width.</div><p><br></p><h3 id="positive--negative-duck"><strong>Positive / negative (duck)</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-c4ddc5e4-6b99-4fc8-a9cc-2515ef3a80e5">If you angle your front binding toward the nose and angle your back binding toward the tail you are riding positive/negative, otherwise known as a &#x201C;duck&#x201D; stance. Terrain Park rippers who ride switch a lot and free riders who like to run a wide stance for added balance often prefer a duck stance. These riders typically run only a few degrees of negative angle in the back binding (-3 to 6 degrees). That little bit of negative angle can drastically improve your stability landing switch and will help your body look less &#x201C;crossed up&#x201D; riding switch.</div><p><br></p><h3 id="setting-back-stance-for-powder-days"><strong>Setting back stance for powder days</strong></h3><div data-block-id="block-6a98eb76-1034-491e-a5ce-ef82fe1e2565">On deep powder days keeping your nose afloat is critical. Setting your stance back so that your board is set up with more noise than tail can definitely help on the deep days and especially if you are riding a twin or directional twin shape. Start by setting your stance back 1-2 in (2-5cm) and try to setback each binding the same amount relative to the reference stance.</div>

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All Nidecker boots come with heat moldable liners. You do not have to heat mold your liners, as they take the shape of your feet after wearing them about 10 days. But if you want to speed up this process and get a perfect fit from day one, you can he

<p id="isPasted">All Nidecker boots come with heat moldable liners.</p><p>You do not have to heat mold your liners, as they take the shape of your feet after wearing them about 10 days. But if you want to speed up this process and get a perfect fit from day one, you can heat mold the liners either in a Nidecker Authorized retailer or at home.</p><p>You can download the Heat Molding Manual&#xA0;<a href="https://reamaze-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/48jeqq8f8qnb16bm8v99yrmydnc9?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3D%22Heat%20Molding%20Manual_Digital.pdf%22%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF-8%27%27Heat%2520Molding%2520Manual_Digital.pdf&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIATA2FHRYN443HAXOO%2F20250124%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250124T100401Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=3600&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=f331de3f1da718daf1d0ac9969fbf4ab62843c6056fe4bf6152b8e48c1f6af3a" target="_blank" style=" text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</p>

Nidecker Boots Heat Molding Manual

All our boards are tuned and waxed in the factory, so they're ready to ride straight out the wrapper. That said, it never hurts to give your board an extra wax – especially when the base is brand new or it's been stored for a while. All Nidecker boar

<h1 id="isPasted">Do I need to wax my new board before riding it?</h1><p>All our boards are tuned and waxed in the factory, so they&apos;re ready to ride straight out the wrapper. That said, it never hurts to give your board an extra wax &#x2013; especially when the base is brand new or it&apos;s been stored for a while.</p><p><br></p><h1 id="what-is-my-new-boards-factory-edge-angle">What is my new board&#x2019;s factory edge angle?</h1><p>All Nidecker boards come with a 90-degree factory edge angle. You may adjust the edge angle to tune the board to your riding style or local conditions.<br>Maintaining your edges is crucial for maximum performance.<br>Nidecker dealers and professional ski/board tuning shops will offer the best tuning services. Find your local dealer <a href="https://www.nidecker.com/en/find-a-store" target="_blank" style=" text-decoration: none;">here.</a></p><p><br></p><h1 id="should-i-de-tune-the-tip-and-tail-edges">Should I de-tune the tip and tail edges?</h1><p>Nidecker boards come lightly de-tuned from the factory. It is not mandatory to de-tune your board more, but if you feel the tip or tail of the board is still catchy, you may de-tune further using sandpaper or a file at the contact point.<br>For questions about de-tuning, contact your local dealer <a href="https://www.nidecker.com/en/find-a-store" target="_blank" style=" text-decoration: none;">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><h3 dir="ltr" id="isPasted"><span style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 30px;">Letter Size Meaning:</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The letter following the size of Nidecker boards signifies the waist width of the board, and corresponds to the following chart:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>N: &lt;240mm</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>M: 241-250mm</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>L: 251-260mm</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>W: 261-270</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>XL: &gt;270mm</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;">It&apos;s to allow you to have a quick indication of the board&apos;s width without having to check the product data for every model &amp; size.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;">If you know what size binding you need, or you already have your bindings, then great. If not, then this letter can also be used as a guide to show whether you need M, L or XL bindings to go with your board.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Finally, on special boards you might find other identifying letters, such as GL on our Tracer; here, the G signifies it&apos;s the Goofy version of the board. R (RL) would signify it&apos;s the Regular version.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="text-decoration:none;">*Please note that the above is a general rule, to which there are a few exceptions depending on the snowboard family &amp; shape.</span></p><p><br></p><h1 id="what-is-a-blem-board">What is a Blem board?</h1><p>Every single one of our snowboards and split boards are carefully handmade - over 120 humans are involved in the process.<br>However, some of our technologies, features and high-end precision processes demand major attention and occasionally a cosmetic blemish can occur&#xA0;in production.&#xA0;Cosmetic&#xA0;blemishes include minor pits, bumps, dimples, die-cut blems, scratches, an edge-to-base gap or a misprinted graphic.<br>If the cosmetic blemish respects our tight manufacturing tolerances in all other ways, and does not affect performance in any manner, we call it &#xAB; Blem Board &#xBB; and it is sold at a discounted rate.<br>Of course, Blem boards <strong>have&#xA0;premium&#xA0;performance, and meet all our technical specs &amp; manufacturing standards. They are covered by our standard warranty and have never been ridden.</strong><br><strong>What happens to products that do not respect our&#xA0;blem or performance&#xA0;tolerances?</strong><br>The absolute goal here is to reduce waste as much as possible and avoid putting usable products in the trash. The vast majority of our products which don&apos;t ride as well as we need them to or have significant cosmetic imperfections don&apos;t become Blems. We recycle them into skateboards via our longtime relationship with NoK boards. Learn more about the process here: <a href="https://nokboards.com/en/concept-eco-friendly-skateboards/" target="_blank" style=" text-decoration: none;">https://nokboards.com/en/concept-eco-friendly-skateboards/</a><br>If the imperfection is so big that it won&apos;t make it to NoK, we&apos;ll recycle the board in situ and reuse whatever components we can.</p>

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