Snowboard Bindings Angles & Width Breakdown!

[@tommiebennett]

*correction/ clarification. Ryan Knapton does not ride Posi-posi but I was trying to illustrate how you can get good board control, and have very dynamic riding. I apologize for any confusion.

[@Typhoonis88]

Ryan Knapton is a crazy madman that should be no ones initial go to for setup! The way he moves that gigantic board is not normal

[@FJDH11]

so what is Ryan's actual stance angles?

[@BamSandle]

@@FJDH1115, -15

[@adpbobcat]

​@@FJDH11+ and - 15

[@coolbrotherf127]

I don't use bindings, I just hold on really tightly with my toes. Takes doing kickflips way easier.

[@dragonxz61]

Thanks bro you saved me $160

[@nathanyellll]

@@dragonxz61jeez that’s cheap bro. Save your ankles

[@sachamason3116]

@@nathanyellllwdym cheap

[@nathanyellll]

@@sachamason3116 perspective. Sorry Random person on the internet. We live differently and clearly voiced our opinions. 😁

[@ruoplay8149]

@@sachamason3116 a good pair of bindings easily cost 200-300 dollars, with some even being around 400. 160 is really fairly cheap for bindings yeah

[@chrispayne1071]

Most Excellent! I was playing about with discs on a channel and two older regular hole boards (Process, Custom and Flow Whiskey.. such a useful video and overhead shots make binding issues so much clearer. PS I’m trying to improve big time and I’m 71 on 3/17/24!

[@daviddetweiler7658]

What i've learned over the years is to dedicate a slow day on the hill (maybe with a new person) and play with width vs angle vs highback angle to really learn what works. Sometimes you find with your fitness level you can adjust your stance.

[@djdramatical]

I ran into Tommie yesterday at Keystone. He took a few minutes to chat with me. Super nice guy.

[@lucasrocha633]

Thank you Tommie the most helpfull video!! I'm confused with bindings distances because change my beginner 148cm 4x4 Rossi board to channel system 154cm (Burton Custom camber) angle it's easy I like 15 front foot and -6 back foot but every video I watched people talk about angles not about bindings distances and positions and you talk about everything..

[@kevin_howell]

I only ride directional boards and ever since switching to posi/posi my riding has improved tons! +21/+9 for me...

[@dmart9642]

I have a Rosignol sashimi direction bored I absolutely love it. Unfortunately here on the East Coast we don’t get enough snow I feel like I’m curious to if you ride on the East too or on the west I feel like on the east I have to ride more +12 to -9 to adapt to the harsh ice over here but thinking about trying a posi posi stance what do you think?

[@kevin_howell]

@@dmart9642 I live in the Austrian Alps so we get a variety of conditions but mostly good snow... posi posi makes carving way easier for me. Try going +18/+3... not a drastic change but might take a little getting used to.

[@Derkenblosh2]

I went posi posi the first time after 20years... Epic! Running +12 +25 by the end of the year

[@2coolforyourdog]

When you‘re doing squats and after finding the appropriate one, how do you measure the stance? From middle toe to middle toe? From middle of the ankle to the middle of the other ankle? Because depending of where you will measure you will get different results. Thx! 👍

[@kevin_howell]

@@2coolforyourdog i don't measure... i just stand on the board and move the bindings around to whatever width feels good...

[@Black98Raven]

Thanks for the video! I had a boarding lesson today and my instructor set my bindings to be straight, I had issues with turning all day so hopefully setting them right will help next time!

[@user-ds2yw2ct9n]

Yes, I mimic you sentiment, life was a complete misery before I have arrived to a stiff camber board. Severe crashes and caught edges on flat, rocker and whatever crap was found in rental shops about 5 years ago before camber boards made a comeback flushing lots of that crap out of the market into the freestyle and freeride niches.

[@dwightgentz1302]

Thanks for demystifying the binding setup for newbies.

[@flyingspinach6399]

Great video ! Completely agree with your personnal set up, having the same (+15 / -15 true twin camber)

[@tommiebennett]

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[@JDenim88]

That’s crazy. Was researching this will doing dishes and your doing a live video. Dope timing.

[@Banditt_Red]

I’m hitting up keystone for the first time next Tuesday I’m so excited

[@wyattparks2002]

How was it ?

[@Banditt_Red]

@@wyattparks2002 Rad

[@UnratedPlayer21]

awesome video dude. thank you. appreciate all the details. super helpful for beginners

[@robcarr8505]

Another great video!!! The "nerdy guy" glasses caught me off guard! Hilarious!! 🤘🤘

[@cococastro7466]

I love your channel Tommie. Your work excels in every video. Keep it up!.

[@sbelljr]

Ill give these width drills a try, thanks! A couple additional variables to consider: snowboard boots will change your ankle mobility, and some bindings have tilted foot pads that would make wider stances more comfortable vs flat ground. So definitely have to feel out your full setup on the hill.

[@mikeperrotta9506]

so glad Tommie threw in a tidbit on what each stance types does and particularly how wide vs narrow could affect feel. I'm 5 ft 2 and have a 21 inch ( which i determined using a jump test (i think form one of his previous video)) width but may try jumping down a bit just to see if i feel more mobile that way.

[@tubeliyou75]

Thanks for this tipps, always good to get some insights from others how to find out sertain things, even though I am a Snowboarder since a longtime. I have also been a Vertskater for over 20 years (now I still skate, but don't have the needed power anymore to ride Vertramps). This is why my stance is more like max. a +9 and a -6 or -9. 😊

[@rik-keymusic160]

Man you went to japan! How awesome!! That would be a dream come true for me… some day I’ll hope to board over there ! ❤ ありがとうございます

[@jarret9084]

setting my board to go ride at bogus basin tomorrow! Thumbs up!

[@tommiebennett]

Thanks boss!

[@KlukePhoenix]

4 weeks late but wanna go to bogus

[@stn2993]

been doing that 15/-15 for around 10 years. started experimenting recently as in pow it's a bit uncomfy as I have powder twin. so moving slowly to 15/-12 and next tot try is 15/-9. takes some mental effort to try new idk why =)

[@mmtot]

At the end of the day it's all down to personal preference and what feels best for you. I ride +27 - 9.

[@MaryAgbro]

Awesome! I just came across your channel, really great tips! Thanks

[@teacherguy5084]

Angles can also be affected by your personal bone and joint structure. I am slightly toed-in when I walk, so I ride +12, -3 because more separation (example +15, -6) leads to sore knees for me. I think the drills you show for determining stance width should be used for determining stance angles as well; the guiding principle is that snowboarding shouldn't hurt at the end of a long day, other than plain muscle soreness. Additionally, riding posi-posi at some point affects width - 30 years ago I was riding +45, +30 because the board I was learning on was so narrow the toe and heel drag killed me otherwise. My stance was about 17" rather than the 22" I used once I got on a board wide enough for my size 13 feet.

[@oscarcillo11]

very good video explaining all angles for diferent styles

[@andrehilariophoto]

another amazing video. Thanks for all your tips Tommie

[@r606seville4]

hello from Russia with love!

[@JohnCarrFitness]

There was a snowboarding comp in mammoth this weekend and most of those small kids were riding +9 and -9. I was pretty surprised to see that

[@andersberg756]

Maybe their hip mobility means they can still rotate a lot? I have poor outwards rotation in the hip, so a narrower angle restricts rotation too much although comfortable when standing upright. Also try squatting with straight feet, kids can do it but most western adults not... Those damn chairs! :-)

[@frankkhamo4293]

Hey man I ride a Burton easy living Flying V board. I’m right footed but ride goofy/switch. Natural stance I feel awkward haha . I also ride +15 -15 👌🏂

[@usausausausa]

Best video out there. Thx Tommie.

[@jeffmoxham4467]

Thanks very much. When measuring feet do you measure middle of foot to middle of foot ?

[@hjrc746]

So helpful. Thanks!

[@javirides8054]

Tommie, what about measuring from shoulder to shoulder?

[@livefreeandshred9818]

I've been snowboarding for 28 years now. Since I was 6 uve ridden camber boards and probably 22 of those years stance gas been 15/-15 and doe the past 2 years I've been on a hybrid rocker board and I hate it. Going back to camber. I feel like I should experiment with my stance after watching this.

[@Boom-ou1vb]

I've been riding the same amount of years and always rode camber. I have a few hybrids now and I like them as well. Comes down to personal preference. Personally I like a long traditional camber for max speed and hard charging. On a resort where I mostly ride groomers and some trees I like a more playful hybrid board with both rocker and camber. I also have a Burton Pow Wrench that's flat with reverse camber at the nose. This one is great for bombing powder and quick decisive turns. It might be because I like to switch up what I'm doing so much but I can also see how you could stick to camber and be ok with doing that.

[@jayylon2]

Very helpful information Brodie!🏂🏼🦍

[@tribalart88]

Where did you get the orange jacket from, perfect for low light conditions?

[@dangelobarrios8084]

Excellent video!

[@betnon]

@3:38 Does Tommie mean -3 or positive 3? I think he is saying to go either 0 or NEGATIVE 3 but it's not 100% clear and I would really like to know so I can set up my board for tomorrow :(

[@thomasroy5833]

Nice job on this vid.

[@throughmyears]

Massive thanks for all the Knowledge! The Discord link seems to have expired, any chance you can update it?

[@PeytonNichols-x2l]

I have a capita pathfinder, first nowboard. I made plus. 27 negaive 27. is that too much ? size 151 wide

[@floccgotti7095]

When you dropping the new hoodies??? Need that baby blue and grey like yesterday 😅

[@tommiebennett]

Yoooo!!! The hoodie is dropping in 2 week! Sooo excited

is it recommended to start with a directional board rather than a normal twin one ?

[@CarveyKeitel]

I appreciate the info, but…What about forward tilt?

[@rgled10260]

Hey I’ve finally got to the stage of buying my own board and can’t wait to test it out in January. I’ve gone for a DC PLY hybrid camber board with union strata binding and dc control dual boa boots. Do you think I’ve made a good choice for my first time gear? Have no idea to properly set my board up and find what I like but this video and my holiday will hopefully sort that 😀 thanks

[@brianbarnettadventures]

I use a 21.5’ stance. 24 degrees in front, -6 in back. How should you ‘center’ your stance? My board has a reference stance, but how should I shift the bindings? I feel like my back binding is too far to the rear of the board. I am not a park rider yet, and am constantly trying to adjust my stance.

[@N7Steve]

Ryan Knapton is not a good example for a positive carving stance, as he uses a duck symmetrical stance (as you can see in the video) and an ultra wide board (+30cm waist). Anyway, great video and very good explanation!

[@FJDH11]

He is also a big boi, so he can really move that board with all that body mass..

[@sierralewis5610]

What about stance being closer or farther from front? My board only has 6 holes for each foot so do I choose to be closer to the nose of the board or farther? Very helpful tips! Thank you!

[@JohnCarrFitness]

You usually keep them both at the same holes of the opposite side. Unless your in pow or it’s a one directional board

[@levizz1277]

hi, I'm from Germany. 1 question: what board length is your Burton Blossom? I'm 170cm tall and have shoe size 44, and the bindings on my new Burton Blossom (152cm) are too big. Thank you

[@Lucas_Collins]

I can my seem to get my angles stance right after a few tries. I know it had a lot to do with getting used to my new board and being an intermediate rider, but the factory holes definitely feel like too wide of a stance for me.

[@pierregoutorbe3180]

so usefull thx from france

[@nigelconder4299]

@tommiebennett. Hey Tommie, I'm happy with my stance (free style) but the question I have is my board length. I want more control from my board and currently use a board that is 153cm in length. I'm 5'4" and think my board is too long. Can you give me some suggestions? I want to try Burton Stepon

[@Jonar-Nar]

What board and size are you riding this season?

[@Zunslksksz]

Thank you so much

[@m4nu507]

How about board length? Is there another video coming up about that?

[@Kornatzz]

You just need time to adjust to riding switch. Keep on practicing and it will feel more and more natural to you

[@6to8john]

This is a great video, well said, we’ll put together. It can be pretty intimidating for people who are new to snowboarding to figure this stuff out. Kudos to all this good info. Do you ride the cartel or cartel x binding?

[@ShmeegleSon]

sick thank you!!

[@jimw8615]

Can u carve well with duck stance?

[@KrasonSnowboardCrew]

Hey Tommy, what’s your binding size and boot size? Thanks.

[@tommiebennett]

My dood, size 8 boots and small bindings

[@frollo888]

Hey Tommy why do you have/prefer Cartel Re-Flex and not the EST version?

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

At 6'2 215 its always difficult for me to find my Ideal stance width having long legs. Ill try these tests this season 😅

[@dmart9642]

You’re board must be a lot longer too he is only 5’5 when I Hurd that my jaw dropped for his body type he makes it look so effortless and easy 😂 6’2 215 sounds like a challenge keep it up tho Brodie

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

@@dmart9642 I love snowboarding but definitely easier for smaller people 😂

[@67zuluxray]

I’m also 6’2” and started in the 90’s riding and instructing on an asym alpine board posi posi with hard boots. Switched to soft boots and less aggressive posi posi for many years (not as instructor) but have now been instructing for 8 seasons riding 15 -15 23” wide typically on a 164 wide camber board. Took some adjustment but now love the versatility, improved range of motion, and much easier switch riding.

[@JST13]

Yoooooo thank you!

[@jasper_colorado]

Looking for some good padded shorts for under my pants. What do you recommend?

[@seanbaker1627]

The Burton total impact shorts are great. Won’t even know you’re wearing them

[@seanhuntsman7834]

I’ve got mine at 9 n -9 riding regular . But tommy, when I try to ride switch , that front (ride) leg just won’t give . I don’t feel agile at all. Any thoughts?

[@kent426]

what about the back lean angle on the bindings?

[@leonwillett4645]

yooooooooooooooooo a Burton Blossom! Are you riding it? What do you think of it???

[@MarcosPolos-w4j]

Thanks mate

[@momosanyukihira4714]

rail rider normally won't set it so narrow right since it is harder to balance?🤔

[@kevinc2522]

What is the distance (cm) between the center of your bindings?

[@Ahomesteadersdream]

So let’s say you’re watching this video on the toilet… look down at your feet right now. That’s a great place to start and go hit the park!😂 Add just a few degrees towards the front of your board, and go ride the entire mountain with comfort and style! You’re welcome.

[@jefferysmith9320]

I think the first step is to determine which is your dominant foot. Are you riding Regular, or Goofy? Not being taught how to determine that caused me some learning problems. 25 years later, I'm good!

[@deadpoolmoto3814]

I ride with a 30+ and -15. Everyone thinks it's stupid, but I blame riding horses my whole life. Duck feet life.

[@bagieta21]

thanks man

[@timm4930]

Hi Tommie ,sorry if I missed it but are you riding a 51 ?

[@AsherAdesse-m4k]

I don't understand how a camber board is good in powder? Isn't your nose being pushed down the whole time your riding?

[@laokon]

Most cambers have at least a little nose lift, some have early rises to help with that. There might be sth with the arc that gives some spring tension while navigating pow (since it does in normal riding))

[@sbespn3820]

The funnest boards I've ridden in powder have S camber or setback camber and are tapered and directional. You can ride true twin camber boards in powder ok but you get more leg burn, not as much float, and are more likely to tomahawk.

[@LucasMendes-gd2to]

Hi, I ride 19+ front and 15 - back, I fill comfortable, is it to turn? Any one know?

[@soma808]

When talking about posi posi stances, he shows Ryan Knapton who rides symetrical duck -12 +12...

[@tommiebennett]

Read the pinned comment. I addressed that lol

[@alfredoventura4727]

Have you tried Est bindings?

[@AnonymousBoarder]

EST is not Channel. Those are reflex bindings on channel, EST bindings can ONLY be used on channels (in reply to the deleted comment that says Tommie used EST bindings😅)

[@maxkrug2000]

I have 12 inches.

[@Mtree40]

Maxed width duck stance all day bruh 😂

[@notreally5255]

Did I skip the part where he explains the knee angle or he didn't talk about it?

[@AlexanderBerezovsky]

Can someone post updated discord link please?

[@Shroomskyoffical]

im 5 foot 10, 155 pounds, with a size 9 foot. is a 153-154 perfect for me?

[@Shroomskyoffical]

for a directional twin

[@wyattparks2002]

I’m 5’10” 150lbs I ride a 156 cm directional twin feels super comfortable to me

[@WilliamSung86]

13:39 i died

[@nicolai4k]

Guru

[@luxe8746]

I just ride 12 12 reference on my blossom

[@_GreenShadow_]

15/15 4 life

[@Divinestarrrr]

Grade A content

[@TiesiogJazokas]

What the hell. When my front foot was 15° its so much pain on my foot. :/

[@Casbear]

Shuan wide

[@biggieb8900]

number 9....burgerking foot lettuce

[@winterzahn]

you lost me when showing Ryan Knapton as posi posi example

[@svdv2000]

Deffelly

[@giladlavi4393]

But Ryan rides duck

[@tommiebennett]

Def a valid point and added a pin’d comment addressing that. Thank you

[@giladlavi4393]

@@tommiebennett huge honor sir, added the comment bc you put a vid of him while talking about how +/+ is good for carving🤙🏻 Super impressive that he and you carve like that with duck stances

[@jakenewman2135]

Does this really need to be 20 minutes though? I liked the video but felt like it just kept going