I always end up putting my snowboard outside a lodge and checking on it every 5-10 minutes. Now I can feel safe putting my snowboard out there knowing that it's locked up.
This thing is great to lock up your boards when you can't hold it anymore or just need to run inside for a break. I just throw this in my pocket and its not too light or bulky to still ride clean without feeling it. I used to have a lock that was much bigger and gave me bruises occasionally when I fell on it. I feel safe with this on my board because it is durable and seems to be plenty strong.