predominant force on the lower leg is the torque from the upper leg and torso. Since the foot is free to rotate on the board, the leg naturally rotates in the same direction as the upper leg, and the ability of the foot to rotate accommodates this. The two motions described leave the foot, ankle and knee in the best position to continue riding after landing, increasing the probability of a successful landing, improving overall enjoyment, and reducing risk of injury from a less-than-optimal landing. Techniques The rotating device is usually installed between snowboard and binding or integrated into the binding. There are two primary types of rotating bindings. The first type allows the snowboarder to rotate the snowboard boot binding in relation to the snowboard by pulling upon a tether or releasing a lock. Repeating and rotating in the opposite direction leads back to the original angle position. These bindings are mainly either for comfort in the line or for one-time adjustments at the start of a run. Except for locked-in adjustments at the start of each run, these bindings are essentially the same as regular bindings except for the ease of adjusting foot angles. The second type of rotational binding allows freedom of movement at all times, including throughout a ride. These help remove stress from your knees while riding and allow you to adjust your foot angle to an ideal position for a specific terrain. The rider's feet naturally assume the best position and angles for the fall lines and bumps in the ride, just as when skateboarding, during or wake-surfing. This is also true in landing jumps. The rider's feet will naturally assume the best position given the rider's motion and orientation prior to landing, and will move to the best position after landing to continue the run and set up the next action. This type of binding also allows the rider to orient his or her feet comfortably while standing and moving in lift lines. On the lift itself, the board can hang vertically with the foot straight up and down, relieving all stress on the lift and reducing interference with other boards and skis. The free-rotating bindings are becoming very popular when snowkiting due their ability to release stress and tension on ankles and knees. Products Broko Snowboard Bindings Quick Stance Swivler Plate & Binding References Snowboarding