My View and Experience on the Snowboard Stance!

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3 жыл бұрын

My dood! In part 1 we are get nerdy about my stance and my experience on finding my right stance. Your snowboard stance is about finding the balance between performance and comfort. I hope you guys enjoy this video and join me on the live Q&A Tuesdays at 7pm MST if you have any questions.
My stance:
Im 135 pounds and 5'5"
21.5" wide
15/-15
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@ap5672 3 жыл бұрын

Someone who understands giving advice with context rather than just throwing out numbers.

@patthesoundguy 3 жыл бұрын

That is what I most tell young riders when I'm out on the hill. The stance can make it or break it. I have spent 30 years playing with stance from before the 4x4 base plate was introduced and that was what made it possible for me to explore different stances and find what works. I also have found that over time your needs and tastes can change so young riders don't be afraid to play with different stances. I ride hard boots more often than not now and it took me quite a while to really dial in my set-up.

@nickburnley5041 3 жыл бұрын

duuuuude, so much fun filming with you today. I really hope this video helps someone find their sweet spot stance. I'll see you on the hiil and as always, LETS GOOOO

@mpix00 3 жыл бұрын

A great way to start out with your width and stance angle is to do a yoga squat where you put your hands together like a prayer, then bend your knees until your elbows touch your knees. This is your balanced, center core position of your body .The space that your feet are apart is your distance that your bindings should be apart from center of foot to center of foot. Now take notice of the angle of your foots position and that is what you should set your binding angles at:)

@ljshoreslokal 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!! I normally set my binding width & angle with my board on carpet. I strap in and squat down and do a couple jumps to see how comfortable everything is all while the carpet protects your board.

@Wetsloppytomatoes Жыл бұрын

What if my feet are together and not apart?

@michaelmoody935 3 жыл бұрын

Best snowboarding stance vid ever. I’ve been dying to know, so I consider myself a connoisseur of vids on this topic

@ernestonajar9353 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos and the energy, as a former surfer/skater going thru the pains of learning how to snowboard, I can truly say your tips are freaking helpful...

@PierluigiOlmati 2 жыл бұрын

Great advices! Everything makes sense to me. For statistics, I am 184 cm tall, stance 56 cm, 12/-12 deg on a true twin tip 159 cm long traditional camber board. I agree with the concept that knees should bend along the direction of feet.

@michelleshafagh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love your style.

@RandySnarsh 3 жыл бұрын

I always go for the smallest stands you can have on the board so you have max length on each side from the bindings to the nose of the board. makes it easier for riding switch and regular in powder too.

@tylercrabtree2178 3 жыл бұрын

road for a long time as 15 -15, the last few years I've been at 17 -13. on twin powder boards. i love the extra power going forward in carves but hardly notice the difference when switch. Gotta Love some toe to toe. the feeling of gravity shift hoping from toe to toe never gets old.

@leom5028 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation 👏, I've been riding over 15 years and tell you what, even tho it's so convincing to try this myself, i just dont have the time to change them all up, i need to shred. Update: come to think of it🤔 maybe that's why i haven't been able to progress into 360's and flips yet.

@endo-poptart 3 жыл бұрын

Good shit man 🤙🏼 I just subbed and loving your content! Great tips on all aspects of shredding the gnar. I'm an older boarder who just got vacknin after 5 yrs off. Way too long but loving it. Getting used to a new board with a camber rocker profile. Just been all camber in the past. Not much difference. Anyhoo, ill be looking for more videos 🤙🏼✌🏼 Stance: I'm 5'10" 180lbs 24" +15/-15

@ogcongo 3 жыл бұрын

Lit video 🔥 I’m going to try out 15 / -15 tomorrow!

@billmullane3514 3 жыл бұрын

I actually used +18 +6 and it helped me carve in regular and switch! It stopped me from wanting to revert in switch

@PaleCentaur 3 жыл бұрын

Man, seeing this video makes me miss riding at Breckenridge. I need to head back there in the next couple years!

@AA_OnTheEdge 3 жыл бұрын

Also different boot size, brand, binding combination may also affect the actual stance angle, I find that when I pair my Burton size 8 boots with Burton size M binding(which my boot is on the lower end size that fit the binding) , the toe cap tend to push my angle about 2 degree inward both foot when straping on. But this thing doesn't happen when I ride with Flow size M binding( which my boots is on the upper end that fits the binding)

@jasonsong86 3 жыл бұрын

15/15 and about 21-22 inches wide for my 31 inch inseam usually works pretty well in most condtions.

@willdykema 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Super informative. I know you have a video about riding switch but do you have any advice for doing tricks the opposite way you’re used to. For example my nose butter tricks are way better than my tail butters. Also way better at spinning right (frontside regular and switch backside). I’ve been practicing them and they’re really difficult to progress.

@Stereotype77 3 жыл бұрын

I'm at 24/27 in the front and either -3/0 in the back. That's my carving setup. Most hardcore carvers (in Japan esp) have a double positive setup (both facing front).

@Daz555Daz Жыл бұрын

I used to run a variety of stances depending on the terrain or board I was riding. Used to range from a directional duck stance to a full posi posi stance. I'm in my mid 50s now and a number of knee issues caused by mountain bike and football injuries mean I now only ride posi posi. So in a way I've gone back to riding how I did in the early 90s when really we were all posi posi to be honest. So my switch riding is now gone really but to be honest ripping it forwards only was how I started back in the day so I've come full circle.

@lowkey-doki 3 жыл бұрын

12 & 12 for a great switch freestyle stance!

@mitchelljarvis2944 3 жыл бұрын

on my pow set up, going directional, and trying various widths, it wasnt comfortable. I went back to a 15/-15 and felt comfortable and fine on powder. Guess I gotta revisit the directional cause it is supposed to be better for that type of riding....

@j.s.6080 3 жыл бұрын

I ride 12 / - 12 and bindings far enough apart that my forearm fits between them, which is 52 cm. Works fine for everything.

@Thatguyoverthere760 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel today and I’m already hooked !!! Subscribed and hit that bell too lol. My question may be kinda dumb but if you got a directional board can you still set it up as a twin by shifting everything forward or is this a bad idea ? Also do you have videos on camber vs rocker etc. ? Looking to get a more flexy board instead of traditional. Any recommendations ?

@justinbeaver9652 3 жыл бұрын

Will definitely try and tune in on Tuesday and ask, but do you detune your edges for riding rails at all?

@Carlos-ip2ir 3 жыл бұрын

I see you practicing that sick carve

@CJ-yl2nu 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy you are straight boss.

@sethmolano2150 3 жыл бұрын

Yo!!! Little off topic, I have the same helmet. Did you take out the inner liner? I appreciate you my man! Keep the stoke high!

@nicokypreos 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@aaronalvarez2646 3 жыл бұрын

Yup trying out the -15/15 stance.

@brzeelee36 3 жыл бұрын

well done

@adaml5473 3 жыл бұрын

i used to ride 15, -15 but I changed to 12, -12 and I feel WAY better

@isabelle5386 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel :)I was wondering how do you find "reference" stance on your snowboard? Is it just a matter of mounting your bindings in the middle?

@kaimcguire5086 3 жыл бұрын

Your snowboard should have some kind of reference mark on the topsheet

@BoZhaoengineering 3 жыл бұрын

I always apply the narrowest hole for mounting my binding. Wide stance seems useless to me. I only need the maneuver ability to perform.

@stokedawg8653 3 жыл бұрын

Yeewwwwwwwwww!!!

@NorthEast_Rider 3 жыл бұрын

If I ride 18/-15 for park, what would be a comparable stance for directional carving?

@croninnicholas9063 2 жыл бұрын

Do canting plates still exist? I used to have some 25 -30 years ago. Helped a lot with wide stance

@tanneryarbrough8214 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'5" What is a good starting point for measuring stance width? My bindings are set as far apart as they can go on my 168W board and it still seems a tad narrow

@chrisfleming8690 3 жыл бұрын

What's a good starting point to set up bindings for 6'3, 212lbs?

@phabloagr 3 жыл бұрын

I tried 15-15 and 12-12 19” and always hurts my feet and knees. So now i use 5-5 -19

@ellstackeradventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@headreddedstepchild6177 3 жыл бұрын

I ride a Twinpig +18 -15 comfortably, does this negatively affect my tail butters?

@seancolwell3815 3 жыл бұрын

How long are your legs (inseam). That is surely a factor. It was for me.

@briantaylor7226 3 жыл бұрын

Best stance for aggressive carving at high speeds? For the past two seasons or so I've been 9 (back) 12 (front), set back with wider stance (front foot in the normal, balanced spot, back foot almost all the way back--second hole to last). I'm 5'10", 215....just wondering if anyone else has recs on this type of stance for the purpose mentioned. So far this has worked well for me, but I'm willing to experiment. Thanks!

@justinlarson5676 3 жыл бұрын

What points do you measure from to get your stance width? Is it from the center of the insert packs?

@justinlarson5676 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video tommie! really digging your content.

@Chaugar 3 жыл бұрын

Tommie, How tall are you and what is your weight? I'm 5'4" 160-165 lbs and also ride a 21.5" stance. I have ridden148-156cm boards. Do you ride mostly twin boards or Directional twin?

@Chops00 3 жыл бұрын

I used to ride a super wide stance and tore my lateral meniscus. I’ve riden same stance as you for about 8 seasons now

@scottpetrie8707 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Guess I’ll hit you up on chat or…. How many dudes you know that are 6’3, 240 lbs with a 14 boot? The struggle is real

@oitotheworld23 Жыл бұрын

6’ 3”, 190 pounds, 13 boot…I rock a 24 1/4” stance. I guess that’s super wide but whatever

@SunshineInEb 2 жыл бұрын

Tommie you are the slope instructor from South Park!

@jacobcappuccilli5720 3 жыл бұрын

yo tommie i notice you are always wearing this jacket. is it the nano puff or is it the micro puff ?

@leaaae4638 3 жыл бұрын

Can I change the binding stance when board is wet? Would it rust the hole for where the screws go? Cuz it is a bitch trying to dry the water in the holes while on the mountain. Also for my stance width. I find myself most comfortable with 18.70 to 18.75 inches, but no matter what I just cannot get my binding to this length unless I do a setback. Meaning I move 5mm (.20 inches) of my front binding closer to center. Trust me that 5mm saved my knees. I duno why. But I use a true twin board. Duno if just 5mm set back on true twin board will be able to take advantage of the board. I'm 5'3 tall using a 142cm true twin board with a union force binding. Will bigger board have different length in space between the screws on the board? Cuz I really want to have twin board and 18.75 stance :(

@Matthew-re9pb 3 жыл бұрын

My stance will vary depending on which kind of board i will be using 12/-12 ( Gnu Finest ) ... or 6/-6 (Capita Superdoa) for park riding 15/-6 ( Lib Tech Goldmember) for Freeriding/Pow

@AerialDP 2 жыл бұрын

My Dude , and comments , my dudes

@joshborax8764 3 жыл бұрын

I like aggressive carving but I’m looking to do more switch riding and park. Any suggestions on what angles I should ride?

@bartrock8234 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on your skill level and riding style. Me personally needed quite a while to adjust from a forward stance to a neutral duck stance. I would suggest that you slowly reduce step by step until you hit neutral stance. However I prefer a slight forward stance like 15/12 as I did pure carving before

@joshborax8764 3 жыл бұрын

@@bartrock8234 awesome, thanks

@TrevorCardozo 3 жыл бұрын

Posi/Posi forever

@BrapDank 3 жыл бұрын

6’2” 12, -12 22.5 stance width 157cm board

@LaNdRyXxKiNgXx3 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ride a camber or hybrid?

@monkeypawism Жыл бұрын

How tall are you? I ride the same size boards but I find myself at 20"-19.5"

@Vincent28281 Жыл бұрын

How tall are you? And what size is your board?

@hoakpsp3 3 жыл бұрын

This is my third year 🏂, I ride right foot forward. Oddly I skate left foot forward getting on and off the lift. Is this even normal?

@endisnye 3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact opposite issue, I typically ride regular but am switch for skating. In year two I parlayed that into actually riding switch. I'd say it's a good thing

@mail_liw 3 жыл бұрын

Wait there are other ppl that do that too lmao I thought I was an anomaly

@homealone5087 3 жыл бұрын

No it's not normal. Don't worry about it too much tho. Just dedicate a foot for skating, and then practice both goofy and regular once you strap in. Once your more comfortable on your switch riding you could even mess around with what foot you skate with.

@skipskipper99 Жыл бұрын

Do you want to use the refrence stance posted on your board?

@sweatyyeti1193 3 жыл бұрын

+17 -28 no idea why but it works

@jamesjamila279 Жыл бұрын

Tommie, what’s your height, weight and boot specs?

@ayadal 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. What is your weight, and boot size?

@Edward-yf3hp 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ride dead center on your board as a twin or are you more back, thank you

@tjbroomfield2024 3 жыл бұрын

he tells you at 3:10, twin board at reference is centered

@cookiecracker6266 3 жыл бұрын

5'5" tall, 155 pounds, what stance do you recommend?

@sawyerscialdone3313 3 жыл бұрын

9 9

@superbad123 3 жыл бұрын

where is Ryan Knapton???????????????

@johnpacedrums 3 жыл бұрын

+27/+6 for carving, +21/-3 for pow. I almost never ride switch so duck has no benefit for me.

@Jay__EL 2 жыл бұрын

Riding 21, -21 here. Ultra duck stance 🤷‍♂️

@stefansimionescu9727 3 жыл бұрын

You said u ride 21.5 inch , Duck Stance on 15 Degrees And also said that u mostly ride boards between 149-151 Q: What's your height and weight ?

@lambmaster 3 жыл бұрын

I think he said in another video he was 5 foot 5

@cTHREEEz 3 жыл бұрын

21.5" on a 149-151 board just sounds crazy wide to me. Do 149-151 boards really have a reference stance of around 21.5"? I have an evil twin 159 and the reference stance width is 22"ish.

@joeldiaz7619 3 жыл бұрын

Tommie, how tall are you?

@corykalina 3 жыл бұрын

5'5"

@kimsoundchick 3 жыл бұрын

Funny, I'm shorter but heaver than you...... same set up and board sizes.

@koncretesurfer5295 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a semi-pro skateboarder. Mines set at +21/-24.....this to much? Union forces/Ride Burnout 149cm. Like when I bent my knees with anything more straight inward my feet feel like they want to push back to bigger angles...