Is it possible and how to add more snowboard mounting holes ?
fotimrocks
2008-09-29 21:18:22 UTC
I just bought a new snowboard (LIB DIY 08) and the front foot mounting holes are too far back. I was wondering if it is possible or even a good idea to add my own mounting holes.
Six answers:
snwbrdr960
2008-09-30 09:07:38 UTC
No, it's not a good idea.
It's more than just a hole that a screw goes into. There is a threaded insert in there that is put in between the layers of the board when it's made.
I tried finding the board you mentioned and didnt find it, but I'll guess that it's more of a freeride board than it is a freestyle park board that has the holes drilled more on center to the board which helps with rails and riding switch.
anonymous
2008-10-01 13:03:00 UTC
It is possible. The first thing you need to address is what size your snowboard is. Secondly, what you want to do with it. After you have picked all that out, you will need to go to a specialty snowboard shop and buy some p-tex. P-tex is the base that covers your board, a little if you have a wood core and alot if you have a fiberglass core. Next you need a drill press. Using a standard hand held drill can make your entry angle off and create balance issues when you stop. After you have a drill press, Place your board at an angle aligning the factory holes up with where you want your new holes. If you have a burton, you will need a steel insert because they come with factory inserts in the board. Place your board wax side up and begin drilling. Drill two holes on the side that you want to move on and one hole on the side you do not. Flip your board right side up and insert a blind rivet. Then flip your board back over and fill the hole with a little wood compound no matter what your core is. Let it settle for a day and fill the rest of the hole with p-tex. Iron over a layer to make it smoothe and your ready to ride.
shredutahpow
2008-09-30 18:54:09 UTC
t bolting is an option man but its a pain in the padded a##. You basically have to drill a hole up from the bottom of your board all the way through to insert your t bolt, then your normal binding mounting hardware screws into that on top, it isn't a good idea. It can mess up your board if not done right, and ruins the integrity of the board by drilling through the layers that are supposed to be there for flex, and torsional rigidity, and such. If you're stance isn't wide enough, sell that thing, and get a Burton ICS board.
No, it's not a good idea. Snowboard manufacture is complicated, you really don't want to be messing with something quite fundamental with your board.
But more importantly, why do you think the holes are too far back? I think it's more likely that you are making a judgement based on an incorrect assumption. Snowboard manufacturers have been doing this for years, there's not much chance that they put holes in the wrong place.
Get O\/\/ned Upon
2008-09-30 09:23:40 UTC
There is no way that the holes are too far back, unless you bought a youth size or if your 7 foot tall.
if your under 6'4" your stance should be under 25" and all boards can handle a 25in stance.
endlss.winter
2008-09-30 14:02:45 UTC
Contrary to what all of the other people are saying, it is possible to add new holes to your snowboard. It's called t bolting. I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself though. Search for a qualified shop that does it. If it's done wrong, you will completely screw up your board.