76. What's the Deal with Convenience Bindings?

In Episode 76 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan discuss the rise and reimagining of convenience bindings in snowboarding. They explore the different styles and technologies behind these bindings, comparing them to traditional strap bindings. The episode features listener questions on snowboard culture and progression tips, as well as insights on the benefits and drawbacks of various binding systems, particularly for beginners, industry's future, and the influence of snowboard competitions. They conclude with a discussion on the evolving perception and adoption of convenience bindings in the snowboard community.00:00 Introduction and Listener Questions 04:14 Snowboarding Culture and Social Skills15:56 Convenience Bindings: A Deep Dive34:28 The Importance of Binding Fit and Movement34:40 Exploring Different Types of Bindings35:05 Personal Preferences and Experiences with Bindings35:35 Convenience Bindings for Instructors36:59 Performance and Style Considerations40:50 Convenience Bindings for Beginners43:33 Innovations in Learning Areas44:56 Historical Context of Convenience Bindings46:52 The Future of Convenience Bindings57:25 Hot Takes on Snowboarding Competitions01:04:31 Podcast Recommendations and Final ThoughtsThis Week’s Hot Take: What’s the best snowboard contest?Calls to Action:Subscribe, share, and leave a review!Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingVisit our new website: www.learnedfromsnowboarding.comThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming!Next Week’s Episode: Pet Peeves!The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Email: [email protected] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

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