Burton Grom Bindings: Everything You Need to Know
Burton Grom bindings make it easy for even the smallest riders in the family to get into snowboarding, with easy-to-use features designed specifically for little hands and feet. This collection of youth snowboard bindings from Burton includes options for boys, girls, and toddlers, and delivers exceptional control and performance that will last for many seasons of family fun.
In this guide, we outline everything you need to know about Burton Grom bindings so you can get the perfect pair for the kiddo in your crew.
- Burton Grom Bindings: Developed with Input from Kids and Parents
- Easy-to-Operate Designs
- Grom Snowboard Binding Models Explained
- How to Install & Adjust Burton Grom Bindings
- Burton Grom Bindings FAQs
Pro tip: If they’re old enough to stand, they’re old enough to stand sideways. Burton makes gear for kids of all ages so parents can decide the right time to get their kids started with snowboarding.
Burton Grom Bindings: Developed with Input from Kids and Parents
One of the reasons that kids (and parents) love Burton's youth snowboard bindings is that they are based on real input from riders and their families. Burton binding engineers collected decades of on-hill feedback to identify the unique challenges that children encounter while snowboarding and applied those insights to create the most kid-friendly snowboard bindings available. The result? Burton Grom bindings.
Easy-to-Operate Designs
Independence on the mountain is a big part of falling in love with snowboarding and we believe that kids should be able to operate their gear all on their own. To make that a reality, we focused on designing Burton Grom snowboard bindings specifically for tiny hands. And to create these easy-to-operate youth bindings, we added oversized buckles and release levers, and simplified the straps. But we quickly realized that some features weren’t as intuitive for the youngest of shredders, so we went back to the drawing board and literally re-engineered certain components with ease-of-use in mind. For example, the release lever on Step On® Grom bindings operates with a push instead of a pull (a decision based on real-world testing with kids).
Pro tip: These simplified controls extend beyond Grom bindings to the entire line of kids’ snowboard boots and toddlers’ snowboard boots, which feature oversized BOA® dials and easy-to-use hook and loop closure straps.
Grom Snowboard Bindings Models Explained
As of 2024, there are three main models of Burton Grom snowboard bindings, with each model offering unique advantages and benefits.
- Kids’ Burton Grom Disc bindings
- Toddlers’ Burton Mini Grom Disc bindings
- Kids’ Burton Step On® Grom bindings
Kids’ Burton Grom Disc Bindings
Kids’ Burton Grom Disc snowboard bindings are a soft-flexing, easy-to-use strap snowboard binding for youth riders who wear a US size 1K to 7K (Mondo 20-25) snowboard boot. Thanks to a universal disc mounting interface, Kids’ Grom Disc bindings are compatible with nearly every major snowboard mounting system available, including 3-hole, 4-hole, and The Channel™.
Kids’ Grom Disc Bindings are built from bomb-proof polycarbonate, have a lifetime warranty on the baseplates, and a one-year warranty on the straps and hibacks.
Toddlers’ Burton Mini Grom Disc Bindings
Toddlers’ Burton Mini Grom Disc snowboard bindings are our smallest bindings, designed to fit itty-bitty boots ranging from US size 7C to 13C (Mondo 13.5-19.5). The single Smack-It Ratchet buckle makes strapping in to Mini Grom bindings quick and painless and ensures a comfortable fit for these soft-flexing bindings.
The Mini Grom’s reliable polycarbonate construction combined with its universally compatible disc mounting interface means that these bindings are ready to grow with your little one as they graduate from the introductory Riglet snowboard to the Mini Grom. If your little one is ready to start on a larger snowboard, check out the After School Special, which comes with Mini Grom bindings pre-installed.
Kids’ Burton Step On® Grom Bindings
Bring the ease of Burton Step On to your kids with Step On Grom snowboard bindings. These kid-sized hands-free snowboard bindings allow for easy-in and easy-out action all day and will fit boots ranging from US 11C to 2K (Mondo 17.5-20.5) thanks to an adjustable design.
The short-glass and nylon construction of Step On Grom delivers a medium flex for responsive yet forgiving performance, and its disc mounting interface is universally compatibility with almost any snowboard out there.
How to Install & Adjust Burton Grom Bindings
As of 2024, all Grom bindings feature a standard disc interface that is compatible with most major mounting patterns, including 3-hole, 4-hole, and The Channel, simplifying the process of getting your kid’s setup dialed in.
To install Grom bindings, you’ll need a compatible youth snowboard, the bindings (and included hardware), and a Philips screwdriver.
Installing Burton Grom Bindings: Step by Step Instructions
- Determine stance footedness: Begin by determining if your child is goofy or regular. There are several ways to confirm this, but we generally recommend starting with The Slide Test. While wearing thick socks on a wood or vinyl floor, have your child run and see how far they can slide. Whichever foot is in front during their slide is most likely the foot that should be in front for their snowboard stance. Review Goofy vs. Regular: The Official Guide to Snowboard Stances for more information on how to set up your kid’s stance.
- Identify the front of the snowboard: If the snowboard is directional, the nose (front) of the snowboard will likely be slightly longer than the tail (back). The nose may also be rounded, while the tail is flatter. If your child’s snowboard is a twin, it is perfectly symmetrical and you may need to reference the graphics for more guidance.
- Position the bindings: Place your child’s snowboard on a padded surface (like a carpeted floor) and position the bindings over the mounting inserts, with the front binding positioned correctly at the front of the snowboard. Insert the mounting hardware and loosely tighten the bindings so that your child can stand in them. Help your child pick a stance width and binding angles that are comfortable for them.
- Tighten down binding mounting hardware: Using a hand-held screwdriver, tighten down the binding mounting hardware
Pro tip: Never use power tools to install snowboard bindings. Power tools can damage the mounting inserts, mounting discs, and/or baseplates. Instead, use a hand-held Philips screwdriver and tighten until you experience moderate resistance. Additionally, never use any thread-lock products.
Burton Grom Bindings FAQs
We designed Burton Grom bindings to be simple to install and easy to use. But that doesn't mean we don’t still get a variety of questions from families, just like yours. Review these frequently asked questions about Burton grom bindings.
Q: How do I know if my child is goofy or regular?
A: There are a few different ways to determine if your child should be riding with a goofy or regular stance. The floor sliding test is one of the easiest. While wearing socks, have your child run and slide on a wood or vinyl floor. The orientation of their feet when they slide should reveal their snowboard stance (left foot forward or right foot forward). For more information about snowboard stances, including other ways to determine footedness, read Goofy vs. Regular: The Official Guide to Snowboard Stances.
Q: Are Kids’ and Toddlers’ Burton Grom snowboard bindings compatible with non-Burton snowboards?
A: Burton Grom snowboard bindings, which feature a disc mounting system, are compatible with just about every snowboard available, including three-hole, four-hole, and The Channel mounting interfaces. If you need help determining compatibility, please contact the ever helpful Burton Guides for assistance.
Q: Are Burton Grom snowboard bindings covered by a warranty?
A: Burton kids’ and toddlers’ Grom snowboard bindings carry a one-year warranty from the date of purchase on buckles, straps, and hibacks, and a lifetime warranty on the baseplates. Review the Burton warranty for all the details.
