Sean was one of our instructors on the Canadian Rockies Academy at Marmott Basin resort Jasper AB back in winter 08/09. Near to the end of the course Sean brought one of these machines to the resort. I have to admit...when i first heard about 'a machine to find your stance' i was sceptical & apprehensive about the need for such a machine. One afternoon Sean invited us to try this machine out. I had a look at the machine and as Sean was telling us about it the idea started to grow on me. So I climbed on & got measured up.
Its a very simple process & doesn't take long at all. Its even quite fun if your with a group of friends all getting set.
Once i had my 'perfect stance' settings I adjusted my bindings. Didn't need a massive adjustment.. little bit wider and just a few degrees out.
We all had our set ups complete & went for a ride...felt pretty good!
Unfortunately that was one of the last runs of the season.

Some time ago now, the following season, i remember being on a hill in Europe, near the end of the day. I realised I'd been shreddin all day with none of the aches or pains i use to get. I could stand on my board so comfortably all day long. I also then realised that my freestyle was improving..I found i was able to clear the knuckle of the jumps & riding features or just jibbin was much easier & more fun.
I can only now put this down to having my 'perfect stance' set up!
I currently teach in the UK at Hemel Hempstead Thesnowcentre. Englands newest indoor snow slope. I can honestly say.. I tell ALL of my students about this machine. Encouraging them to go get their stance set up when they purchase their own equipment. As i believe it has truly improved my riding. I have recently taught two of my best friends to ride, they have gone out & got their kit, been to TSA in MK & had their stance set up and I'm now looking forward to holidaying with them this coming season so i can really move their training on as I'm sure they'll be able to now they too will feel super comfy on their boards.

I fully endorse this machine & will continue to spread the word of Stancefind!

George Richardson CASI Snowboard Instructor

After 12 years of boarding i was very interested (if a bit skeptical) as to how this stance machine would perform. Within 15 minutes my stance had changed quite considerably, width and angles. The feeling of adjusting your stance while on the machine certainly put my skeptic mind at rest! When i put this to test on snow it had an amazing effect. Much more response due to the proper alignment of my joints to the board, feeling more natural than anything previously. The extra width in my stance gave me a more relaxed position on the board, and my switch riding also improved technically with a bit of practice due to the new stance. Sean certainly knew his machine very well along with the body structure. Not only did my riding feel more natural but i now know more about my body than ever before!

Thanks Sean

Antony Etheridge CASI certified snowboard instructor Turoa, New Zealand

I had my stance analysed after a few days riding. I knew something wasn't right due to the aches and pains I was getting at the end of each day. Sure enough I was a long way from my 'perfect starting point' - which is what StanceFind aims to provide. I adjusted my board and was keen to hit the slopes for a test...
The difference was amazing, suddenly I was able to just take an edge when I chose to, no elaborate setting up and weight shifting, it all just happened easy as!! I felt like I had been fighting with the board before and not always winning, but now even switch just came easily and smoothly. Don't snowboard without getting it checked.. that's my advice.
Ian F, CRA 2010

I probably had 30 days total before i used the StanceFind machine. I set-up my board myself, not knowing how much set-up makes a difference. My riding kind of hit a flat spot. Things were uncomfortable that i don't think should've been, and i wasn't picking up any new stuff. After using the StanceFind my body wasn't sore for no reason. It also got me over the hump in my riding. I am now able to spin easier because my body is comfortable, and my carving is effortless. I suggest checking it out for yourself, it's only gonna help your riding out. Thanks guys!
Derek Merideth,
Incline Bar and Grill. Copper Mountain, Colorado

The Stancefinder machine made a big difference to me, I found that my board setup was quite a way out making boarding more strenuous that it should be. Once I had changed my settings to the ones found by Stancefinder I noticed that boarding felt a lot more natural than before. Now I can spend longer on the slopes and feel less exhausted at the end of the day.
Jack Orton.

I used to think that my boots hurt, but then it was suggested that my bindings were in the wrong position. I had them set up in the shop and thought that it was ok. I used the stance finder machine and since then my skills on a board have gone from strength to strength. I would recommend this machine to every snow boarder. Best of all my feet and legs don’t hurt anymore!!!
Sam Thompson

From playing a great deal of sports, my legs were used to getting a bit of a hammering and as I thought it was part of the fun of snowboarding holidays that they did even more so on the slopes. Since going on the Stancefind machine, I realised this should not have been the case. By having and using my natural stance, boarding is now so much more comfortable, my legs don't hurt and even better is there are no lasting effects the day afterwards. Meaning when holidaying from the UK no time is lost off the slopes due to tired limbs.
Dominic MacCarron

For the last 4 years I have always rented my snowboard and paid very little attention to the position my bindings were in. This year I purchased a board and bindings and had my stance calculated by Sean's machine. I cannot describe what a difference it has made to my snow boarding experience. My stance feels more natural and pains I used to get in my calves and thighs have gone completely. I strongly advise any snowboarder, novice or expert to try this machine.
Rob Worthington

Before using the stance machine I found that by the end of a day boarding my legs were very often very tired and movement was sometimes restricted. After I had been on the machine I found that my legs were no longer as tired after boarding and also that my stance appeared to be a lot more natural. Improved balance was also a benefit of using the machine as I found that my stance was better, meaning I was able to control the board more easily and occasionally when I was caught off balance I was able to correct myself which previously I was not able to do. Before using the stance machine boarding used to be very uncomfortable, now I hardly notice the previous days exercise. An excellent invention.
Les Worthington

Sean dialed in my proper stance by making only minor adjustments of 3° in the front and no change in the rear and about 1 inch wider. I immediately felt more balanced and my edge control became much more stable and responsive. For such a small change the resulting effect was amazing. Thanks Sean!

After changing my stance to match the outcome of my StanceFind experience, I found additional comfort in my ride as well as enhanced control.

Thanks, James

hi
settings that i was advised for my perfect stance: left foot + 12, right foot - 3, width 50cm
settings that i had worked out through a lot of adjusting and farting about: left foot + 29, right foot - 9, width 53cm
i adjusted the bindings to your settings and i have been snow boarding since. i thought i was going to go down the slope on my arse. the first couple of runs was ok but did not feel 100%, but on the third run it was amazing it felt has if the board was part of me, it was unreal! even my boots felt comfortable for the first time since i brought them.
i would just like to say thanks very much
regards
carl

I had a go on the stance find at the Ski and Board show at the NEC 2 weeks ago but I was only wearing trainers. I've been snowboarding for seven years and have often played with my stance setup to see if I could make things easier so that I could ride all day without being too tired the next day. The results of the brief test on the machine indicated that the setup I'm currently riding is very close to what's best for me, wow!

I'd love to have another go to see what difference fresh legs and my snowboard boots would make, please can you let me know how I may be able to arrange this.