You have all your equipment, now what?
If you buy your snowboard equipment in a store, they’ll likely be able to set up your board for you.
If you’d like to change the initial board setup or if you bought your equipment online, read on!
I won’t be going into what hardware to use or how to screw bindings into your specific board. Look up your specific gear to find that information.
Determining Your Snowboard Stance
Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart and do a few squats.
Notice the angle of your feet when you are squatting, try with your feet straight and then again with your feet angled out.
Whatever feels more comfortable is a good starting stance.
Binding Directionality
If you’re not interested in switch riding (riding with the opposite foot in front), try a non-symmetrical stance where your front foot is angled a bit further out.
This is a good technique for beginners because this stance can help you initiate turns when first starting out.
If you are interested in switch riding, you might want to have a symmetrical stance where both your feet are angled outward similarly.
This is also known as the “duck stance”
Example: I’m someone who enjoys riding regular and goofy, and I squat with a wide-angle stance, so my bindings are -15 (left) and +15 (right)
Try it out, then make adjustments. If you are feeling discomfort, try a different stance. Everyone is different and has different preferences!
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