Binding angles - Snowboarding Forum

dibuten · 08-15-2009, 08:10 AM

Hi guys. Greetings from Russia.
My question is about binding angles. I know it depends on personal preferences but as a newby I need a starting point for research.
Are there any differences for Directional and Twin tip boards , for freestyle and freeriding ?
Will be very appreciated to get your help.
Thank you.
Dimi

ghostovan · 08-15-2009, 08:31 AM

M8t check this link cyrilic no supported)) (btw, it's in Russian

) in a few words - set +21 / +6 then, after couple of runs you'll start to adjust bindings basing on your own feel (don't forget the screw driver).

ETM · 08-15-2009, 08:36 AM

I ride +15 front -8 back for free riding on a directional board. I find extra angle on the rear binding only causes discomfort. I also have my stance set back 2". Riding switch like this is just about impossible.
If you ride a non directional twin tip board then ideally you will set the bindings at the same angle eg +15 front -15 back which will make it just as easy to ride switch as it is normally. You will want your stance dead centre with this type of setup.

dibuten · 08-15-2009, 09:15 AM

Thank you for fast responce.

Now it's time for experiments

08-19-2009, 01:59 AM

i have also just started and i find that +18 and -9 is really good!

alex is w0rd · 08-23-2009, 09:15 PM

i personally ride a twin tip board with a centered stance. my binding angles are exactly +15 and -15.
this makes my board exactly identical when riding switch. this is mainly for park riding, i dont feel any difference in switch.
usually when riding all mountain you will have your angles not as "ducked" as 15/15.
something like 18/9 or 15/5 (just random examples) is what you would use for a beginner/all mountain stance.
the best way to discover what works for you is just play around with it for a couple runs until you feel something comfortable.

when it comes to board shapes, twin tip just means the nose and tail are exactly the same shape, so riding switch is the same. also usually the flex will be the same. this is for freestyle.
directional means the nose and tail are differently shaped, and the bindings are set back for deep snow, powder, etc.

08-23-2009, 10:04 PM

15/15 on a true twin

Reede · 08-24-2009, 12:56 AM

I was riding +15/-5 for a while and last week while in NZ changed to +18/+9 and I found the forward stance gave me a noticable amount more power to my toe side edge, with a duck stance I find my front leg gets absolutely destroyed after a day of riding while my back leg stays fresh for the entire day. With a foward stance the wear on my legs is a lot more even and it also makes long toeside traverses a lot easier to endure.

The obvious drawback being that this stance is not as good for park or riding switch, which I don't do anyway.

The real answer is experiment and find out for yourself, but in my own experience I have found forward stance to work best for me.

08-15-2009, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
dibuten Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	Binding angles Hi guys. Greetings from Russia. My question is about binding angles. I know it depends on personal preferences but as a newby I need a starting point for research. Are there any differences for Directional and Twin tip boards , for freestyle and freeriding ? Will be very appreciated to get your help. Thank you. Dimi

08-15-2009, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
ghostovan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 80	M8t check this link cyrilic no supported)) (btw, it's in Russian) in a few words - set +21 / +6 then, after couple of runs you'll start to adjust bindings basing on your own feel (don't forget the screw driver).

08-23-2009, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
alex is w0rd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: dirty jersey Posts: 232	i personally ride a twin tip board with a centered stance. my binding angles are exactly +15 and -15. this makes my board exactly identical when riding switch. this is mainly for park riding, i dont feel any difference in switch. usually when riding all mountain you will have your angles not as "ducked" as 15/15. something like 18/9 or 15/5 (just random examples) is what you would use for a beginner/all mountain stance. the best way to discover what works for you is just play around with it for a couple runs until you feel something comfortable. when it comes to board shapes, twin tip just means the nose and tail are exactly the same shape, so riding switch is the same. also usually the flex will be the same. this is for freestyle. directional means the nose and tail are differently shaped, and the bindings are set back for deep snow, powder, etc. Last edited by alex is w0rd; 08-23-2009 at 09:18 PM.

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08-15-2009, 08:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
ETM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hokkaido in my mind Posts: 1,362	I ride +15 front -8 back for free riding on a directional board. I find extra angle on the rear binding only causes discomfort. I also have my stance set back 2". Riding switch like this is just about impossible. If you ride a non directional twin tip board then ideally you will set the bindings at the same angle eg +15 front -15 back which will make it just as easy to ride switch as it is normally. You will want your stance dead centre with this type of setup.

08-15-2009, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
dibuten Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	Thank you for fast responce. Now it's time for experiments

08-19-2009, 01:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
jennetti Guest Posts: n/a	i have also just started and i find that +18 and -9 is really good!

08-23-2009, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
burtonrider287 Guest Posts: n/a	15/15 on a true twin

08-24-2009, 12:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Reede Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 398	I was riding +15/-5 for a while and last week while in NZ changed to +18/+9 and I found the forward stance gave me a noticable amount more power to my toe side edge, with a duck stance I find my front leg gets absolutely destroyed after a day of riding while my back leg stays fresh for the entire day. With a foward stance the wear on my legs is a lot more even and it also makes long toeside traverses a lot easier to endure. The obvious drawback being that this stance is not as good for park or riding switch, which I don't do anyway. The real answer is experiment and find out for yourself, but in my own experience I have found forward stance to work best for me.