In this video I break down binding angles for powder versus carving, and I’m doing it through the lens of biomechanics—what your hips, knees, and feet can actually do when you change stance angles. The big takeaway is why positive binding angles can be such a cheat code in powder: they open the hips, make it easier to move “bigger” with less fight in your joints, and they naturally encourage larger, smoother turns. And let’s be honest—when you’re in trees or variable snow, you’re not out there laying perfect trenches anyway. Then I contrast that with flatter angles and why they can feel more powerful across the board, especially if you’re using more foot steering and torsional flex to get the board to do what you want. I talk about how stance angles change the way you pressure edges, how quickly you can rotate, and how much leverage you get for driving the board. I also share the powder angles I personally run, and I end with the same message I always try to push: play with your stance. Small changes can completely transform how your board rides, and there’s no “correct” setup—just what works for your body and the snow you’re riding.