Double Positive Binding Angles on Korua Shapes Pencil

It's a wet one out there, with a side order of chunky snow. As you know, here is Whistler we love a good rain storm on the mountain early January. The optomistic ones out there were hoping the freezing level would stay low and today would be one of the deepest and best powder days of the year, maybe a little too optimistic...

Sadly, despite our best efforts the rain overcame and didn't stop all day. I had one day to ride the Korua Shapes Pencil; one of their flagship boards. Their float camber has camber until just in front of the front binding and rocker nose, giving great hold in carves and helping give Korua their reputation as carving machines. Considering the conditions it seemed like a great idea to try something I haven't done in many, many years... Riding double positive board angles, or euro style.

Front foot +24 back foot +9

Bindings were set central in recommended stance width, riding now drive bindings and 32 TM-2 boots.

First Impressions:

Initially felt a little weird and good to remember what the board setup was, but after a minute or so started to get used to feel. It's important to try different timing and weight distribution on the turns to understand what works and what doesn't .

Midday:

After a few laps got a better feel for the snow and able to get a bit more aggressive. Noticeable less back leg ache from trying to be aggressive throughout the turns compared to more duck stance.

End of Day:

Very happy with going double positive today, fun way to mix up the day and try something different on the snowboard. Would be great to try this out on a "proper" powder day.

Have you tried riding double posi? How did you enjoy the experience?