Best Snowboard Stance , Binding Placement - PART 2

The Follow up to Our Stance Angles EPI - ( Part 1 )
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[nathanbi]

I've been riding for 37 years, started in 1986 (Burton Performer) and am now 50 riding a Jones Project X and Burton Mystery Skeleton Key...I have learned more from you two, in this ONE VIEDO, than anyone else in my entire career. I need to ride with you two and have you assess me to help tweak my gear to optimize! If you are ever in the USA Northeast please let me know so we can ride together! AMAZING info, delivery of said info, and humility. Cheers lads!!!

[madokaydlz]

Thanks from France guys. There is a lot to learn from this podcast !

[easternsierrahikeandfly]

Once again amigos, you guys nailed it with those techy details that so many people dont realize how it can change their riding style or even maybe riding pains... Mark is a wizard and it would be really cool if you guys did a vid on dialing in the turn! styles of turns, different key motions of the body, weight shift through a turn, utilizing the effective edge, and different boards/shapes binding configurations for carving seamless turns in pow or on cord. Anyhow sorry for the long winded recommendation, you guys have been exposing some serious nuggets for people and I love hearing your insights. Peace from mammoth lakes!

[shanesplanetshane]

As a rider in the southeast and just a middle aged carver. I always seem to ride set back or with a LOT of rear weight. Solid sheets of ice, you just gotta be flexing on that rear edge all the time. At least, thats what has saved my bacon a few times. Of course, I am a total hack, but falling is falling, new or old. I used to have a wider stance. I had to narrow it as my knees are getting older and Im having to ride more centered posture. I do miss the width for how it gave me more twist on the slab. At a narrow125lbs and 6'3", twisting the board up isnt all that easy. . Awesome series, thanks guys!

[creekertodd]

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[nol]

Love all the positivity and Stoke u guys

[NorthernMapleOutdoors]

Thanks for the great info guys. This couldn't have come through my feed at a better time. A few weeks ago I finally dusted off the board and got back on the slopes for the first time in about 10 years. I did make some binding adjustments trying to make things little easier on the old bones but I was just going with gut instinct. I wasn't too far off base but this will definitely help me dial things in properly. Looking forward to more good stuff!

[jessehill]

Your analysis on width matches what I think I’ve found myself. At 6ft 34” inseam I always rode about 21.75” but never really knew if it was right. Got a little longer 160cm and set back board to use in the deeper snow we got this season and last trip felt like I kept getting kicked around in heavy wet snow so first I set both bindings back then I finally move one binding out (rear) which brought it to about 22.5” and all of a sudden I had way more control over the board and could keep the rear where I wanted. So the last run of the day I figured I still don’t really feel stretched out so let’s try one more position wide (front one this time) to 23.375” and now I think I have found my stance. I have a lot more board control, more leverage over the board so I can whip it around easier and I think it’s also taken some strain off my lower back since I’m more squared down with my knees. Now i am really curious to try same width on my centered board and see if it helps that one too. So the wider stand and malavitas autocant has worked out well for me last trip, has probably been one of my better days controlling the board.

[AMac]

Yeah 5'8" crew, keepin it real! I wasn't expecting that when you said 23" stance width. I have average proportions (neither stubby or long legs) and 21" has been my go-to. Going to try 20 and maybe even 19+ with more aggressive +/+ for carving this season.

[adamblum]

You guys are awesome!!! No Thank You!!! Such valuable information and wow incredible videos of you guys on the mountain so amazing. I wish I could come visit you guys.
I am turning 60 this year and I think I started snowboarding 15 years ago when my kids first started. I am more of a visual guy and was hoping in the future you could do a video where you show the setup / installation in combination with having multiple people stepping in the bindings and strapping in to show the differences. I have to say after watching your videos I question if I am doing anything correctly. I have always been a hands on guy so when I started I setup not only my board but my kids boards approximately shoulder width apart and 12 deg positive for both feet. My kids are pretty good and hopefully I did not screw up their progression. As for me I ride a 163 wide with size 12 boots and stand at just under 6' and 205lbs. I still struggle being comfortable at speeds over 25mph and wonder if that has to do with a lack of confidence related to my stance / setup. Can you provide any advice / suggestions> I ride regular with my left / leading knee not the greatest as I have had ACL surgery and it gets sore. I use K2 Cinch bindings as this old man also has a stiff back and it help get in and out. I refuse to take up Pickleball!! I will continue watching and learning any advice is greatly appreciated!!

[moromoro]

Thank you teaching us how to snowboard 🏂 lot better. 🎉🤙

[sugarplumflyjelly]

A+ technical content. Thank you. Please do dedicate an episode to risers, heel rise, and cants--I use all three, but there are so few options out there.

[jwhite]

Thanks again for a meaningful video on very helpful channel. So much knowledge is imparted in the nuances and detailing of a particular experience concerning wha#ever piece of gear. There has never been so much to choose from, but we all can’t try everything- I really appreciate your/y’all’s insights.

[theleedoism]

Thank you for this series. Sending both of these videos to my board buddies

[tscc]

I came to this video for different reasons, but noted that the formerly secret board is a Mega Death. And I agree, that "minute" stance adjustments make a world of difference with this board. When I got mine, I set my stance width to what I had on my Ravine, the MD's ref stance being wider, I put my front foot binding a hole towards the back. Oh boy, what a mistake that was.

[aaronspacefood]

Drinkin' tall-bois and talking about snowboards, heck yeah!

[brent]

Awesome content guys. Stoked I stumbled across it! Would love a video on cambers and board size selection. Super generic but you dudes communicate this stuff so well

[terrycalhoun]

wow thank you guys so much what a grat vid, great content.

[recca]

Wicked informative. I feel like I figured out most of this from constantly testing diff angles/stances, but the risers are a wicked idea, always thought forward lean would be the same front/back, and rotational highback sounds interesting to play around with. Great tips!🙏

[tbaart]

After the last video on binding angles I’ve been messing with mine almost every day. I’m still trying to figure out what works best for me. On my dart I found it easier to put my bindings as close to the nose as possible so I can have more control over the huge nose.