Video Tutorial: How to Replace Burton Step On® Toe Hooks

As one of the critical points of contact in the Step On® system, it’s important to know how to replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks. While it may seem like a daunting task, it can be completed in a few short minutes with just a handful of commonly found tools.

This guide explains the reasons you might need to replace your Step On Toe Hooks, how to get the spare parts, the tools required, and how to complete the replacement.

• Reasons to Replace Step On Toe Hooks
• How to Get Replacement Step On Toe Hooks
• Tools Required to Replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks
• How to Replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks: Video Tutorial
• How to Replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks: Step-by-step Instructions

Reasons to Replace Step On Toe Hooks

There are three main reasons you might need to replace your Step On Toe Hooks including wear, failure, or style/aesthetics.

1. Wear: If your toe hook is showing signs of wear, sourcing a replacement and proactively installing it will reduce the chances of missing a day of riding.
2. Failure: Failure of a toe cleat is a safety issue that should be addressed immediately. If the toe cleat of a Step On boot won't remain secured in the binding’s toe hook, stop riding and replace it immediately to avoid potential injury.
3. Style/Aesthetics: We get it, your style and the aesthetics of your gear is as unique as a snowflake. While it wasn’t an intentional design of the Step On system, we’ve seen riders swap toe hooks between sets of bindings for new color combinations. If the bindings are the same size and mounting style, this is perfectly fine so long as the steps in this guide are followed.

How to Get Replacement Step On Toe Hooks

If your Step On Toe Hooks have failed, reach out to the Burton Guides and they will be happy to send you replacements, free of charge. Please be prepared to provide photos of your damaged equipment. This is an uncommon situation, but rest assured, we have your back to ensure you get the value you expect out of your Burton equipment.

If you are simply looking for spare toe hooks, you’ll have to purchase them. These parts are available for purchase on the Burton website under spare parts & accessories category.

Tools Required to Replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks

To replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks, you’ll need two tools.

1. Flathead screwdriver
2. Rubber mallet

How to Replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks: Video Tutorial

How to Replace Burton Step On Toe Hooks: Step-by-step Instructions

Ready to replace your Step On Toe Hooks? Begin by removing your bindings from your snowboard, then follow these simple step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Remove Footbed from Baseplate

Start by removing your footbed from your baseplate. This is a tool-free process that can be done by prying off the tabs toward the heel of the footbed with your fingers or a flathead screwdriver.

Step 2: Remove the Toe Hook Assembly from the Baseplate

Next, remove the toe hook assembly from the baseplate. This can be done by placing a flathead screwdriver in the gap between the toe hook and baseplate and prying it off.

Step 3: Remove Springboard from the Toe Hook Tower & Replace

Now remove the springboard from the toe hook tower and replace it with the new one. Springboards are sent out in sets of four and are unique to each of the four towers in a pair of Step On bindings, so be sure the number on the springboard matches the number on the tower it is being installed on.

Step 4: Slide Toe Hook Assembly Back Into Baseplate

Using your hands, slide the toe hook assembly back into the groove of the baseplate.

Step 5: Set Toe Hook Assembly with Mallet

Use a rubber mallet to strike the toe hook to ensure it is fully nested in the baseplate groove.

Step 6: Replace Binding Footbed

Finally, replace your binding footbed. This is a tool-free process; just use your hands to align and snap the footbed into place. That’s it, you’re done. Stop reading and go have fun on your snowboard.