General
stance
What does stance mean?
A skater's natural riding position, defined by which foot leads: regular (left foot forward) or goofy (right foot forward).
"What's your stance, regular or goofy?"
Origin
General 'stance' meaning a way of standing, specialized to board sports.
Frequently asked questions
What does stance mean in skateboarding?
It's your natural riding position, defined by which foot leads: regular is left foot forward, goofy is right foot forward.
How do I find my stance?
A common test is to see which foot you'd instinctively lead with when sliding or which foot you step forward with, that's usually your leading foot.
Is regular or goofy better?
Neither is better, it's simply personal and about which foot forward feels natural to you.
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