Stance question. Switch from 0/15 to 15/15?? - Snowboarding Forum

uberR · 02-21-2010, 11:51 PM

So Ive always ridden 0 in the back, 15 in front. Never been a problem, and id consider myself an advanced rider. Can ride switch fairly comfortably, but never have gone to 15/15.

I believe for park this would be a benefit and just coming off hits and riding out or onto switch might feel more comfortable with 15 on both. I never bothered to learn much about stance advantages. Anyone care to share their opinions on this? Thanks!

linvillegorge · 02-22-2010, 12:08 AM

Only one way to find out - try it!

Though, going from 15/0 to 15/-15 would be pretty extreme. I'd try something like 15/-6 first and work my way up to 15/-15. You may find something in the middle that works better for you. I ride 12/-6. I tried 12/-12 and 12/-9, but they just didn't work for me. 12/-6 was where it was at for me.

Technine Icon · 02-22-2010, 12:23 AM

Its funny because I actually did this 2 years back. Since I had started I was riding with the back angle at 0, so I was nervous about changing it just like you are. However, trust me, after a run or two, you'll actually find that it makes your riding better.

uberR · 02-22-2010, 12:23 AM

So what did you switch to Technine? Somewhere in between 15 and 0 as suggest, or 15?

02-22-2010, 12:30 AM

Funny b/c when i started i went 15/15 then all my friends were like wtf are you doing, so i switched to 0 in the back and stayed 15 in the front and didnt really think anything off it.

02-22-2010, 12:35 AM

Ive been riding 12/-3 and i just recently changed both my setups to 12/-12 on a whim as well. I really don't know why ha

Fizzlicious · 02-22-2010, 12:52 AM

IMO, definitely makes switch riding easier but like it's been said you should probably do your stance changes in moderation rather than simply changing it on the dot. I moved up from 15/12 last year and before that 15/6, just gotta find out which one feels comfortable for you really.

Tarzanman · 02-22-2010, 12:56 AM

I'm going to go 90,-90 and show you whippersnappers what huge angles are all about!

uberR · 02-22-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tarzanman

I'm going to go 90,-90 and show you whippersnappers what huge angles are all about!

BALLER!

krazykunuck · 02-22-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarzanman

I'm going to go 90,-90 and show you whippersnappers what huge angles are all about!

i want video of that,

02-21-2010, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
uberR Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 60	Stance question. Switch from 0/15 to 15/15?? So Ive always ridden 0 in the back, 15 in front. Never been a problem, and id consider myself an advanced rider. Can ride switch fairly comfortably, but never have gone to 15/15. I believe for park this would be a benefit and just coming off hits and riding out or onto switch might feel more comfortable with 15 on both. I never bothered to learn much about stance advantages. Anyone care to share their opinions on this? Thanks!

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02-22-2010, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,499	Only one way to find out - try it! Though, going from 15/0 to 15/-15 would be pretty extreme. I'd try something like 15/-6 first and work my way up to 15/-15. You may find something in the middle that works better for you. I ride 12/-6. I tried 12/-12 and 12/-9, but they just didn't work for me. 12/-6 was where it was at for me.

02-22-2010, 12:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Technine Icon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,252	Its funny because I actually did this 2 years back. Since I had started I was riding with the back angle at 0, so I was nervous about changing it just like you are. However, trust me, after a run or two, you'll actually find that it makes your riding better.

02-22-2010, 12:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
uberR Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 60	So what did you switch to Technine? Somewhere in between 15 and 0 as suggest, or 15?

02-22-2010, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
SHOTGUNABEER Guest Posts: n/a	Funny b/c when i started i went 15/15 then all my friends were like wtf are you doing, so i switched to 0 in the back and stayed 15 in the front and didnt really think anything off it.

02-22-2010, 12:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
MauiWowie Guest Posts: n/a	Ive been riding 12/-3 and i just recently changed both my setups to 12/-12 on a whim as well. I really don't know why ha

02-22-2010, 12:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fizzlicious Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 110	IMO, definitely makes switch riding easier but like it's been said you should probably do your stance changes in moderation rather than simply changing it on the dot. I moved up from 15/12 last year and before that 15/6, just gotta find out which one feels comfortable for you really.

02-22-2010, 12:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	I'm going to go 90,-90 and show you whippersnappers what huge angles are all about!