Best Laces Technique

What is the best technique for tying up laces on snowbaord boots so they stay tight?

Cross tie them up on between each loop.  That gives it a little more tightness and won't fall out during your ride.

Laces loosen?  Or boot softens as it conforms to your foot during the day?

If it's just the knot coming untied, why not double knot it?  I like that cross-tie idea though.

As for the boot loosening as it forms to your foot for the day, well, that'll happen.  Re-tie it.  I personally like to tighten my boots in the morning, walk around for a few minutes, then re-tighten them to take up the slack.  But then again, that's why I ride BOAs, very easy to tighten it back up.

I was taught this at a shop one time and I find it works really well. Tighten up the lower part of the boot as you normally do (ie. the flat part across your boot up towards the ankle). At the ankle, loop around the hoops there twice. This basically locks the lower part of your boot from loosening and you can then freely tighten the top half of your boot.

It kind of provides a double zoning like many of the speed systems out there. It also helps lock up the laces in the lower boot leading up to the ankle, should stop it form loosening up so much. If you find the top is loosening up then a double knot or an extra double loop at the top can help solve that.

Not sure about regular ones, but I love my super laces :P

They might also be loosening up after a few runs because of all the flexing you do while riding.  I double knot at the very end (like I do my sneakers and shoes).  If you want to make your laces super tight, I used to use this lace "hook" for hockey skate laces.  It was a metal hook with a handle for your hand, so it lets you pull the laces tight with all of your fingers.  Mine even folded up compactly in my pocket. 

I usually tie my shoe before i put them on so that they stay tight then unwrap keeping them tied and just loop them back on. they stay tight throughout the day.

I had this same exact problem, so I went to REI and this guy taught me how to tie them tight, U double cross each time goin up the boot, that way the knot doesnt slip.

Wow nice tip Muse, never seen that before. Will try next time, even though I have no problems with my boots coming loose.

worst laces technique = boas !    

I have celsius boots which come with a buckle kinda thing between the toe laces and the ankle, helps a lot plus I get the zoning type of thing since it locks it out completely. I've only had to tighten my laces a few times when I was riding.

vans jaimie lynns come with ALOT of lace..but i just double knot them and tuck them in..simple

Originally posted by Muse25 I found this helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbuCotDuRLM

It is good link with the comparison between different lacing systems:

Originally posted by kimchijajonshim Originally posted by Muse25 I found this helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbuCotDuRLM That.  Buddy who plays hockey taught it to me.  It won't help if you just have poor boot fit, but it'll help if your problem is that the boot's getting loose over the course of the day.

my laces never gotten loose but that is a good idea

Being a hockey player since I was 5. I've always tied my boots with the "Hockey Style" Lacing. My Kids 4, 6, 8 who all snowboard use the hockey style tie and we never have to stop and tighten up boots though out the day. I've gone to using the BOA and it the best hands down.

Yeah I went back to traditional lace after seeing that video and haven't looked back. It definitely helps and makes it more adjustable than some of the speed lacing systems.

for traditional you should wrap around the laces before putting them on

boa laces are the best. seriously

also for boa, if you want cheap replacement laces, use coated fishing leader, its made of stainless steel so wont rust, has like a 400lb breaking strength (not 100% sure) and costs like Au $5.00 for 10 meters.. I used that on my boots and they worked fine, and now have soo much spare in my spare parts bag i can fix another 5-6 boots!

Thanks akuraau for the tip and Muse25 for the clip!  Dual zoning with traditional lacing is exactly what I need because my lower zone always feel to tight for me.  I'm glad I came upon this thread

^ I do the same thing, but that's because there's alot of excess lace for me. 

not everyone likes boa..... I hate it

i cross tie mine, whats BOA?

I don't understand why some people hate BOA. I LOVE 'EM! I rode 10 years on regular laces, 3 on BOAs, and I think they're great.