Snowboard and binding compatibility is a really important part of finding the right bindings, 

for obvious reasons–getting bindings that don’t fit to your snowboard aren’t going to be very useful!

Below I will outline the 4 main binding mountain systems (2 of which are now not very common) used by snowboarding manufacturers.

The good news is that most systems are compatible with each other – and if not, you can often find base plate disc attachments that allow them to be compatible.

The 4 Main Binding Mounting Systems

Different binding mounting systems have different insert patterns. By that I mean that there are different patterns of holes drilled where the bindings are to go. 

These pre-drilled holes allow you to screw your bindings into your board.

Some systems will give more stance options than others in terms of stance width, angles and the position of the bindings across the width of the board.

Binding System #1: 4 x 4

This insert pattern is now very uncommon – most boards now come with the 2 x 4 pattern (or the Channel if a Burton board). 

The exception to this is some cheaper boards and youth boards which often still come with a 4 x 4 pattern.

The first is simply known as the 4 x 4 system. Aptly named for the two rows of holes that are 4cm apart and there are 4cm between each hole on each row. 

There are usually 3 holes per row.

Both the 4 x 4 and the 2 x 4 systems use 4 screws for mounting bindings.

Binding System #2: 2 x 4

The next one is the 2 x 4 system. Similar to the 4 x 4 system except that the holes on the rows are only 2cm apart. 

This allows for more stance width options than the 4 x 4 system. There are usually 6 holes per row.

This is the most common pattern for snowboards today.

Binding System #3: 3-Hole (3D)

All new Burton snowboards now use the channel system. However, if you buy and old Burton board it may still have the old 3 hole (3D) system.

Most snowboard brands use the first two systems (and mostly 2 x 4). However Burton has used a couple of different types. 

The first of the Burton systems is the 3D system.

This system uses 3 screws to mount the bindings (in a triangular pattern).

Binding System #4: Channel System

Burton’s current mounting system is the channel binding system. Bindings are attached to a track insert and then can move along the track

 (a.k.a. rail or channel) until they are in the desired position and then are screwed in place.

You can have virtually any stance width you want with this system. You can also move the binding up and down width ways so that you can vertically align your bindings on the board.

Your bindings also flex really well with the board because there is minimal hard contact between the board and bindings – meaning that there is virtually no dead zone.

Burton EST bindings are designed to work with the channel system but most other bindings are compatible or have an optional disc that is compatible.

From:snowboardingprofiles  Last Updated: January 18, 2024 by Nate

https://snowboardingprofiles.com/snowboard-and-binding-compatibility-which-bindings-fit-which-boards