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Hi againI ride regular foot, not goofy.  My rear boot extends one inch over the heel and one inch over the toes.  My front foot hangs a bit less because I cant that one about 15 degrees forward.    I wear Burton Moto boots.  These are the ones with the boa system.  They have the thin pull cords, not the BOA twist knob.  I was advised to pull the chords very tight.  I was told by the salesman that these are a relatively soft boot.   Originally, I had Burton Cartel bindings with the toe strap.  But those were cramping my toes.  Yesterday I bought some Ride “Beta” bindings.  These have the strap going over the instep.  This strap can be converted to a toe strap.  You can use the front strap on either the toes or the instep.  The salesman also suggested I buy the Burton “Elevator” plates.  These are two spacer plates.  One goes beneath each b

Hi againI ride regular foot, not goofy.  My rear boot extends one inch over the heel and one inch over the toes.  My front foot hangs a bit less because I cant that one about 15 degrees forward.    I wear Burton Moto boots.  These are the ones with the boa system.  They have the thin pull cords, not the BOA twist knob.  I was advised to pull the chords very tight.  I was told by the salesman that these are a relatively soft boot.   Originally, I had Burton Cartel bindings with the toe strap.  But those were cramping my toes.  Yesterday I bought some Ride “Beta” bindings.  These have the strap going over the instep.  This strap can be converted to a toe strap.  You can use the front strap on either the toes or the instep.  The salesman also suggested I buy the Burton “Elevator” plates.  These are two spacer plates.  One goes beneath each binding.  They elevate the rider about a half inch above the board.  The salesman was saying that this elevation might give me the bit more leverage and response with the snowboard that I am seeking.  Perhaps I need a board that has a narrower waist?  Thanks for your opinions. 

If you have one inch overhang on heel and toe, seems to me like you have the right width board.  You may have actually been renting a non-wide board and got used to the over-ease of edging on that setup.  If you have never taken a lesson before I highly recommend it.  A good instructor can show you efficient stances for performing heel-side and toe-side manuvers.Riser plates I do not recommend.  They are just kinda contraversial.  I question their structural integrity/safety at times.  Not that I am totally against them.  They DO offer better leverage as advertised.  You may want to try them, but again they are not something I recommend to people.I do recommend nice, performance insoles for your snowboard boots.  I have ones called “Down Unders” and I really like them.  I also like the new Burton Insoles and some Dr Sholes models.  They can increase overall comfort and performance on the board.The FIT of your boots is very important too.  Too large and your foot can move within the boot and toes can hit the end.  Too small and toes will hit the end too.  Yes, you want your laces tight.  Perhaps very tight, but not too tight, i.e. hindering comfort or blood circulation.Additionally, new gear needs to be “broken in”.  The first couple times out with spankin new gear is fun but is never optimal.