How to Fix a Boa Dial and Lace on Your Snowboard Boots
If your Boa snowboard boots aren’t tightening anymore or the lace has snapped, don’t panic — it’s one of the most common snowboard boot issues and it’s super easy to fix. In this quick tutorial, Dylan from The Ski Monster walks you through how to repair your Boa dial and lace so you can get back on the mountain fast.
Why Boa Laces Break
Most Boa cables snap when snowboarders rest their snowboard on their back foot when riding the chairlift. The steel edge grinds against the lace, frays the cable, and eventually causes it to break. Luckily, BOA systems are designed to be serviceable — and replacing the lace only takes a few minutes.
Tools and Parts You’ll Need
-
Replacement Boa lace kit (check the size listed on your boot’s tongue — for example, 140 cm)
-
Small pliers
-
The Boa dial that came with your boot (you’ll reinstall this later)
You can order replacement parts directly from BOA’s support page or from most snowboard boot brands.
Step-by-Step: Replacing Your Boa Lace
-
Remove the Boa dial.
On newer models, twist clockwise and it will pop right off. Older ones might need pliers or twist in the opposite direction. -
Release the old lace.
Create a loop and push it through until the cable disengages from the housing. Pull it out completely. -
Thread in the new lace.
Start in the center and feed it through the same path as the old one, making sure both sides are equal in length. -
Attach the lace to the Boa dial.
Feed it through the longer hole first, loop it back through the next one, and repeat once more to lock it in place. Keep tension on the cable so it stays snug. -
Reinstall the Boa dial.
Line up the teeth, press it back into the housing, and twist counterclockwise to re-engage. -
Test it.
Spin the dial to tighten the boot and pull to release. If it spins smoothly and releases properly, you’ve nailed it.
Quick Video Guide
Watch Dylan’s step-by-step repair tutorial below:
Final Thoughts
Boa systems are designed for convenience — and that includes easy maintenance. Whether you’re at home or in a ski lodge, you can replace a broken Boa lace in just a few minutes. Keep a spare Boa lace kit in your gear bag so a snapped cable never ruins your day on the mountain.
Shop: Snowboard Boots