When it comes to snowboarding, knowing whether you have a regular or goofy stance is the ultimate question. If you’ve ever surfed or ridden a skateboard, chances are you know what your stance is. If not, here’s a quick explanation:
Regular = left foot forward.
Goofy = right foot forward.
You may be asking yourself, why does it matter? Snowboarding is a sport that requires great balance, and finding your natural riding stance is key to boarding with confidence. Our rental techs ask which stance you use to determine how they position the bindings on your snowboard.
One quick trick to figuring out your natural stance is to stand flat-footed with both feet pointing forward. Think about something completely unrelated, and then fall forward. Which leg did you stick out to catch yourself with? If it was your left leg, chances are you’re regular. If it was your right leg, then you’re most likely goofy. And if you still can’t tell which feels natural, don’t worry—our rental techs will help you sort it out when you pick up your gear.