Thanks for the reply PAboarder. Yes, the problem as you outlined is common in guys 6ft and taller. With a longer inseam and higher center of gravity, you guys often find it too difficult to easily stand up from sitting position. Since you are standing up to ride more often from kneeling, toeside riding becomes much more comfortable from the get go (which is opposite for most others).Now, the smaller board may have a little bit to do with your trouble, I wouldnt be quick to place most of the blame on that. It is most likely an issue with the bindings than the board. Let me explain a little bit.If you are turning from toeside to heelside and finding that the board is then “slipping out” from underneath you, then you need to adjust the bindings' “forward lean” adjustment. It is the most important adjustment to be made on snowboard binding
Thanks for the reply PAboarder. Yes, the problem as you outlined is common in guys 6ft and taller. With a longer inseam and higher center of gravity, you guys often find it too difficult to easily stand up from sitting position. Since you are standing up to ride more often from kneeling, toeside riding becomes much more comfortable from the get go (which is opposite for most others).Now, the smaller board may have a little bit to do with your trouble, I wouldnt be quick to place most of the blame on that. It is most likely an issue with the bindings than the board. Let me explain a little bit.If you are turning from toeside to heelside and finding that the board is then “slipping out” from underneath you, then you need to adjust the bindings' “forward lean” adjustment. It is the most important adjustment to be made on snowboard bindings. This can be done on almost all bindings including most rentals. (Of course the beauty of owning your own gear is that you can “dial in” all the adjustments to your preference and have it be the same each time you go out to ride.) If you are still renting, you will find it well worth the few extra minutes to check the adjustment of the bindings while still in the rental shop. In fact I recommend having one of the employees advise and assist as most will be eager to do that for you.How do you know if it is right?When strapped in to the board with your boots on and laced up good, perform a mock heelside riding position. (You might want to be near a counter or wall or something to help with balancing here.) Your center of weight should move to balance over the heel edge of the board, and you knees should be slightly bent. If your weight shifts too far back and past the heelside edge of the board and your knees are able to lock out, you need to make the adjustment to the forward lean. I MEAN you NEED MORE LEAN![smg id=26]In addition to forward lean, binding position is also a factor. When strapped in to the board with your boots on and laced up good — take a neutral stance on the board and look down. Your toes and heels should hang slightly and equally over the toe and heel edges. Personally, I prefer a quarter inch on each side, but everyone has their preference, but too much or too little or an imbalance can lead to poor performance, imbalance, undue fatigue, and more. Of course too much overhang can cause boot drag and cause some nasty wipe-outs.Well I hope this advise helps you. I recommend learning more about this by searching this site for the term “forward lean” as there is more knowledge out there on this subject. Let me know what you think!Peace,Frost-E
