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infamousbrown
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2 posts		 Mar-11-08, 03:08 PM (pst)
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"Stance question"
 
   I'm new to boarding and I've just learned to carve somewhat confidently. My setup is at +30 and +15. I was able to carve really aggressively on the toe side but a couple of times I had a little trouble getting back to my heel side.

Would going down to +21 +9 or +6 make getting back on my heels easier?


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ridecolo78
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 Mar-11-08, 03:40 PM (pst)
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1. "RE: Stance question"
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   Make sure the highbacks on your bindings are semi-parallel to the heel edge


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rasmasyean
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237 posts		 Mar-11-08, 06:20 PM (pst)
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2. "RE: Stance question"
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   In general, it’s easier to carve with more steep angles. Maybe you just need practice. Many people find that they are better at toe-side when learning to skid. Maybe being on toes is more “natural” than leaning back on your heels? Dunno.


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rasmasyean
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237 posts		 Mar-11-08, 06:27 PM (pst)
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3. "RE: Stance question"
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   Also, since you’re “new to boarding”…read this to make sure you’re not confused between “carving” and “skidding”. There is a big difference as the former is an “advanced” technique.

http://www.snowboarding-essentials.com/info/guide/snowboarding/carving.html

In this video…notice how this dude’s trail is a thin line and he never “scrapes” the snow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUsKsFufXUQ


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infamousbrown
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2 posts		 Mar-11-08, 08:04 PM (pst)
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4. "RE: Stance question"
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   Thanks for making the distinction. I'm a long ways from what that guy was doing in the video.


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