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Stance Settings for Junior Beginner

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Poster: A snowHead
Hi, Can anybody help me with advice on stance settings for my sons new board.

Boy, 9 Years old, Boot size 4, Board size 126 Nitro Brawler, Burton Bindings.
Average height and weight for his age.
Currently set at -15 +15

He is floating leaf quite confident now and i am getting him to try and learn his turns.

Rides regular but often switches. How i dont know, because i still find that difficult!!

He has been over a couple of jumps (to my horror) at the Chillfactore in Manchester and is keen to do more freestyle. But i am trying him to link his turns first.

Any advice is welcome, look forward to hearing from you all.
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I found kids do switch around for no reason, I had one I was teaching go switch up the t bars the ride normal down. I would leave him as he is, 15 -15 is good, if he ever figures out goofy or regular properly then maybe back the rear off between -6 and -12 but 15 -15 wont kill him. I like it that he boards at that age and is set up duck, good work Very Happy
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Thanks Stab. Kids seem to have more bottle than us older folk.
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oh god, I am older folk Crying or Very sad
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stab, Grampa wink
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DJADS, I'd suggest starting him at less of a duck stance to begin. The reason he keeps spinning around is because he isn't properly "weighting" the necessary edge to keep the nose of his board travelling downhill. If you angle his stance at front foot positive 12 to 15 degrees, rear foot -3 to +3, he'll be somewhat coaxed into learning how to utilize his lead foot properly to manipulate the board. Most people dont realize (in the beginning at least) that the lead foot is the primary tool used by snowboarders, and requires that more pressure is applied to the lead edge with the lead foot (either heel or toe depending on the direction you want to go) to prevent unwanted spins on the snow. Even in powder snow, although the weight is transfered over the rear leg by shifting your hips, the lead foot is still initiating the "torsional twist" necessary to begin carving/turning. If you're around Chamonix this winter, I'd be glad to set up a few hours of lessons (at a friendly price) to get him on the right track. Been instructing for years in the US and Europe, but moved on to a bit of a different role this season and will have some free time for private sessions. Drop me a note if you'd like, otherwise best of luck and thanks for allowing your boy to join the darkside!
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