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Removing Boots from Binding (Clipping out) For athletes with step-in bindings, there are several types available; each one is unique and should be practiced according to the instructions that come with the bindings.       Skill Progression   Your Athlete Can: Never Sometimes Often Unbuckle rear binding first Remove rear boot from binding without losing balance Remove front boot from binding without losing balance Remove leash while securing snowboard             Teaching Points Begin by loosening the rear binding straps. Loosen binding straps so that the boot can be removed easily. Remove rear boot from the binding without losing balance. (Athlete may feel more comfortable sitting while doing this for the first few times).   If the athlete has stopped snowboarding (i.e., for the day or for a break), remove the snowboard completely:   Loosen the binding straps on the opposite foot so that the boot can be removed easily. Remove the front boot from the binding without losing balance. (Athlete may feel more comfortable sitting while doing this for the first few times). Remove the leash while securing the snowboard. When setting the snowboard down, the snowboard should always be set down on the bindings to prevent runaways.     Faults & Fixes Chart     Error Correction Athlete falls over while clipping out Slow down movement Sit down on the ground while clipping out Snowboard runs away from athlete Secure snowboard with leash Set snowboard on bindings

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