Binding Covers

I typically put my boards on the roof rack of my car and we drive up the mountain through all sorts of weather.  Recently, I've noticed dirt and debris getting into the crevices of the bindings.  The buckles sometimes will not latch to the straps.  It has a gritty feel when it does buckle.  Not to mention they get pretty filthy altogether, especially when we travel during storms.  Decided to use women's nylon stockings to cover the bindings.  Cut up the legs and stretched it out over the binding.

In theory, the stockings act like a filter, keeping the dirt out and the nylon material dries in seconds in the wind.  So I should have dry, clean bindings to start the day.  I didn't find any product similar to my idea.

Do you have this issue and if so, what do you do (if anything) to protect your bindings from the elements?

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you could always take them off... probably save you a couple bucks on gas too for aerodynamic reasons

i think the saran wrap is a good idea!

problem with putting the board inside the car is that you lose space for passengers. Typically, you can only take 2 passengers if you take the equipment inside.

i second the plastic grocery bags! i did it last year.. but then i broke down and bought a yamika cargo box. problem solved!

Originally posted by shwazy Originally posted by dy3versity i think the saran wrap is a good idea! Really...I cannot get that sh|t to stick to anything.

In my experience the only thing it does stick to is itself.  So I guess if you wrap it around the board enough times it'll cling to itself and stay in place.

The best way to keep your board clean is to simply buy a board bag and place it in your car. The only problem with that is you have to have the space in your car to do it.

hey this is a good thread. good to know this info thx.

I've seen people wearing these covers on their bindings actually at the slopes.  They're probably made out of spandex or something.

If you don't have to put it on your roof it makes sense to just ride with it inboard.