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Proper Way Mounting of Snowboard Stomp Pad
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


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The evolution of snowboarding has caused a lot of improvements to the sport. With its popularity came new materials to be used when snowboarding. Along the boards came bindings, clothing, boots and accessories such as snowboard stomp pads. Snowboarding companies continuously devise ways to further improve the craft.

Snowboard stomp pad is an accessory that has to be an essential part of the snowboarding paraphernalia. It is a form of protection to keep from slipping off the snowboard. It is being attached to the top of the snowboard to provide the grip needed to keep the feet in place. It also helps control the snowboard. Aside from the protection that it gives, it helps make the user a professional snowboarder because of the comfort that it gives. It allows you to make movements more flexible, safe and fun.

Snowboard stomp pad types come in shapes like round, rectangle or square. It can be bought directly from snowboarding stores. But if one is creative enough to make an improvised stomp pad, the better. Making your own stomp pad is easy. All that is needed is a sticker and a traction material. It is a sticker on the other side and a traction pad on the other that is being placed along side the rear binding.

To properly mount the snowboard stomp pad, peal the cover of the sticky side and attach it to the snowboard. Make certain that the sticker will hold under any condition and temperature. If it is properly placed, your foot should be next to the rear binding and the stomp pad should be directly under your boot. Snowboard stomp pad that is placed properly will give enough flexibility on the board. It also gives better traction between the board and the feet.



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