5 SIGNS YOUR GEAR IS WRONG

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[srt]

Out of the box you need to adjust your bindings to center your boots. Over 75% off people i see that don't center there boots.

[wiki]

“Peace out shredder”
Me: “DAMN YOU TURTLES!”

[DanielChandonnet]

Keep it up, im a convert from the yard sales because of you.

[willdykema]

Great video im just adding a little personal opinion as a professional instructor. I am a believer that most people(maybe even everyone) should ride enough forward lean to match their default shin angle. So just stand on your board as if you were riding flat base and put the high back forward until it gently touches your boot. For some people this is literally zero if they stand very tall in their boots, for some people it’s a lot of they have more bend in their ankle by default. My reasoning is that it doesn’t make your biased towards your heels but it also doesn’t leave a bunch of slack in the system. (Also this isn’t just my opinion most slope style riders I’ve met rock a few clicks of forward lean and they do fucked up stuff on rails going very fast). That being said of course it’s personal preference and if you’ve been riding with no forward lean since you learned it will feel super weird at first and maybe that adjustment period isn’t worth it. Different strokes different folks

[huzrokhayzur]

"find the gear that is right for you"
That ain't no side quest, that's the boss fight. Figure the gear out is so taxing and expensive...

[RoseAnneLivao]

Your video is a must-watch for anyone who wants to maximize their gear’s potential. Thanks for helping us stay ahead of the game, Ed! 😊

[LucasE]

Don't settle for factory boot fit if it isn't working for you. Aftermarket structured insoles and adhesive foam pads for adding to your liners to fill in places of extra volume or alleviate pressure points helps.

[InsaneGeraldo]

I find that a lot of people have two different setups depending on what they are trying to ride on any given day.

[shaunmilor]

Reverse camber is fun on small jumps but I struggle with it on the bigger stuff in mammoths park. I also just got the union Ultra bindings that are a set 6* forward lean, hated em at first and took a ton of falls on rails but now I love em. They force me into proper posture and I m actually able to do tricks I couldn’t before.

[blueishllama]

i really loved you stressing on the boot that feels most comfortable. I've been riding the same boot for 3 years and probably will the next 3 years. Also like you said the fundamentals are huge, I have been riding true twin for 3 years on 5/10 flex and hit butters, boxes, switch, and jumps. Like you said though that came to my attention is if you want that easier butter you "'have" to have that softer board to make it easier.

[Singletrackeatr]

Flow bindings are the only way to go. I rode unions (various models) for years. I got on some Flow NX2 Fusions last year and I’m never going back. They are super responsive, comfortable, and very quick to get into.

[SkyCrimsonSnow]

Sound advice, thank you! I just tried the high back angle tweak (someones "pro tip")and it didn't work for me. You convinced me not to attempt "getting used to it" so now I'm back to the straight out the box setting!

[lucatonipeperoni]

Highly recommend boots with thermo fitting. Was searching for years for a thight fit without my feets hurting.

[haydensoltvedt]

Toe and heel strap adjustments are super obvious ones to adjust but often overlooked

[seanp]

Best thing you can do is test your setup on carpet before you hit the slopes. My reference stance is 15, -12, 22.5” ish, 3 forward lean, but I always test it and adjust, do 10 or more half squats, pay attention to how your lower body feels, and then play with edge control, how does the board rock on toe/heel edge on a flat surface? Is it easy/comfortable? If yes then probably the right for you setup. Every year it changes just a bit so I just go with whatever is most comfortable on that trip, always had really good luck doing this. Also remember that smooth and relaxed when riding helps prevent edge catches too.

[luckyndg]

"Genuine Ostrich!" got my thumbs up and a subscription

[willboutte]

The boots and bindings are facts. I rode the Vans Verses and had they fit snug end to end, but the space above my toes was terrible. Then my new Falcors had 3 screws loosen on my lead foot. That was my worst crash - Chicane on Park City/ Canyons Village. I went back to my old boots….

[bigdubya]

There is something about the slappy and playfulness of my rocker board that just can't be replicated with my normal camber deck. I'm not using it for all-mountain or groomer shredding, but for a fun day on the hill nothing beats it.

[pretzel]

I'm a bigger guy(6'2, 200lbs/188 cm, 90 kg with a boot size of 44 EURO or 11 US), so the board's width is really important to me. Under most circumstances, I will only buy boards wider than 26.3 cm and I will not buy anything narrower than that. I love the stability of wider boards in all conditions, especially powder, I really feel like I am surfing in the powder with wide boards and I love that feeling. I know riding wider boards in the off-piste will be harder but that is fine with me.

[charliechristian]

Good general rule of thumb is that you should always feel like you are having a blast, not like you’re fighting your gear to stay stable or go where you want to go. If you don’t know how to tune your bindings or your stance just go to a hardware store and get a big Phillips screwdriver and take it to the hill with you try out a couple different stances and configurations and do a few runs with each.