Stomp Pad Basics

How to Correctly Mount a Stomp Pad on a Snowboard

You've heard of it... maybe one even came with your snowboard bindings. But what exactly is a stomp pad, and how do you correctly position one on a snowboard? Answers to your stomp pad questions ahead ...

What is a stomp pad?

When you get off the chairlift on a snowboard, only your front foot is in the binding. Your back foot must rest on the snowboard until you can come to a stop and strap or step it into the binding. But what if you need to make a turn on your way down from the chairlift, and your back foot slides all around on the slippery surface of your snowboard? Enter the stomp pad.

A stomp pad is a place for your rear foot to get some traction on the way off the chairlift. Simply place your back foot on the stomp pad, and steer yourself away from the chair and any other obstacles until you're in a safe place to get into your bindings.

How do I correctly mount a stomp pad?

Your stomp pad may be round, square or rectangular.
Whatever the shape, all stomp pads should be placed alongside the rear binding on the inside (see picture).
Peal off the paper backing to reveal the sticky side, and press the stomp pad down onto the snowboard. You should be able to place your foot next to the rear binding and have the stomp pad directly under your boot.